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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hampden County, MA

Last Updated: 9/30/24

If you’re looking for independent living in the Hampden County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Hampden County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 25 independent living facilities in Hampden County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


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Hampden County Independent Living Facilities | 587 Reviews

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Last Updated: 9/30/24
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Average starting price $4,660/month
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Average starting price $2,875/month
Average starting price $1,196/month
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Hampden County, MA
Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT
5.0

My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Cedarbrook Village at Ware
4.9

Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean and well maintained facility. Bright and up to date environment. Wish we made the move sooner.

Day Brook Village Senior Living in Holyoke, MA
5.0

Day Brook Village is a wonderful facility. Apartments are clean and well appointed. And every person that we encountered and interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have us there. A very happy place.

Southwick Village

802 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077

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30 reviews

I have has lived at Southwick Village for several years. The community is set in a beautifully maintained campus with all the amenities I need as I age. Activities, food and most importantly, the staff are...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Southwick Village is a 55+ retirement community, located in the historic town of Southwick, MA. Nestled on 46 acres of towering trees and nature in a park-like setting, close to golf courses, hiking trails and quaint town amenities. Our spacious one and two bedroom cottages have plenty of room...

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Heritage Woods

462 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001

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26 reviews

The staff is great. They take great care of the residents and some of them go above and beyond. The facility is a little run down in places but nothing excessive. It's just that the building has been there...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...

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Ruth's House

780 Converse St, Longmeadow, MA 01106

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27 reviews

I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In 2012, JGS will celebrate 100 years of caring for the elderly in our community. When JGS was first established, the founders made a promise to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services - based upon Jewish traditions and values - to those facing the challenges of aging. Jewish...

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The Arbors at Westfield

40 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085

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14 reviews

I rate them all 5's. Right from the help I received from your organization through ever aspect at the Arbor's. I think the Arbor's is a fantastic facility and the staff was outstanding going above and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Orchard Valley At Wilbraham

2387 Boston Rd, Wilbraham, MA 01095

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9.2
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32 reviews

My mom is so very happy at Orchard Valley. The administrative staff is very flexible and easy to work with. My mom loves the food and the many activities that take place. The staff that takes care of her is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...

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The Reserve at East Longmeadow

741 Parker Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028

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56 reviews

Our experience has been excellent , we feel comfortable knowing that mom is being watched over and cared for. If there are any concerns about mom the staff will immediately call us to discuss any issues....

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...

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Armbrook Village

551 North Road, Westfield, MA 01085

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37 reviews

We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Senior Living Residences, LLC communities

Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...

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Day Brook Village Senior Living

298 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040

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10 reviews

I would rate Day Brook Village Senior Living with all 5s. We are only dealing with assisted living and not long term care at this time. The care has been exceptional, the communication above board...always...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...

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Holiday Bluebird Estates

1 Apple Blossom Ln, East Longmeadow, MA 01028

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41 reviews

My mom loves it at Bluebird Estates. It's a great place for her, instead of living alone in her house. No need for a car or cooking. Lots of activities. Hair and nails place there. People to socialize...

Provides: Independent Living
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Bluebird Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in Old Bluebird Acres, our grounds were once a thriving apple orchard and Bluebird Estates' scenic landscaping reflects the picturesque beauty of bygone days. You'll love the quiet serenity of our...

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The Wellington at Springfield

942 Grayson Dr, Springfield, MA 01119

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154 reviews

We are really happy. She is very comfortable and has met a few people. She has been painting a lot and sharing her paintings with the place which I think is really really positive. I would recommend it to...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...

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Keystone Commons

460 West Street, Ludlow, MA 01056

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8.4
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28 reviews

They have an amazing and wonderful variety of activities!!! Artsong, ballroom dancing, bowling, outside bbq and musical performances, new minigolf, monthly themed activities where all residents participate,...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...

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Holiday Quail Run Estates

50 Cardinal Dr, Agawam, MA 01001

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46 reviews

I would say that the staff is very nice and caring. We do not worry about our mom here because she feels safe and happy. Was a huge change for her and she is adjusting very well. We chose the Quail Run...

Provides: Independent Living
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Quail Run Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Springfield, you'll love the comfortable facilities, our friendly staff and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...

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Prosper at Monastery Height

110 Monastery Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089

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7.7
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38 reviews

Staff is very considerate and helpful. Before submitting an application confirm there is working heating and a/c in each unit. There has been no a/c since June. And not expected to be up and running until...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Built in 1923 and prominently overlooking the city of West Springfield, Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery was renovated in 1999 to become Landmark at Monastery Heights, Senior Living Community. The beautiful building overlooks 18 spectacular acres of lawns, walking paths, and gardens and house 105...

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River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls

7 River Mills Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020

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7 reviews

Our family had an in person tour and we really liked the River Mills. The person who gave us the tour was very informative and did a great job explaining things. Everyone looked really nice and everybody was...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Hallkeen Management communities

River Mills is everything you’d expect from a high-quality assisted living community, combined with the personal character and history of Chicopee, but with a longer term affordability that other communities aren’t offering. We look forward to inviting you to see and experience our thoughtfully...

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The Arbors at Chicopee

929 Memorial Dr, Chicopee, MA 01020

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10 reviews

We are very happy with where our loved one is at, we would not move her for any reason. It is a lot of money but for someone who takes advantage of all the different amenities that are offered it is worth...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sarawood Assisted Living

1 Loomis Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040

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4 reviews

Lovely! 28 residents, close to my house. The only problem is they do not assist with getting dressed. Feels very homey.

Provides: Assisted Living

Sarawood is an assisted living home with a capacity for 28 residents. All rooms are private. Some rooms have private half-baths and the others share a bath (usually no more than two to a bathroom). Sarawood is family owned and operated. Included in the rates are three meals daily, weekly...

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East Village Place

50 Benton Drive, East Longmeadow, MA 01028

8.0
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26 reviews

Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Watermark Retirement Communities communities

When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...

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Beaven Kelly Home

25 Brightside Dr, Holyoke, MA 01040

Provides: Senior Apartments

Providence Place At Ingleside

5 Gamelin St, Holyoke, MA 01040

Provides: Independent Living

Hampden House

190 Kendall St, Springfield, MA 01104

Provides: Assisted Living

Mason Wright Senior Living

74 Walnut St, Springfield, MA 01105

1 review

The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a waiting list that is pretty lengthy. I would rec...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Reeds Landing

807 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01109

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...

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Loomis Village

20 Bayon Drive, South Hadley, MA 01075

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Glenmeadow, a CCRC

24 Tabor Crossing, Longmeadow, MA 01106

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...

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Emmett Rooney Congregate

136 Wilson St, Ludlow, MA 01056

Provides: Independent Living
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Cost of independent living in Hampden County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Hampden County is 4,660 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of 3,507 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hampden County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 25 independent living facilities near Hampden County, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Hampden County, Massachusetts are Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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