The Best Assisted Living Communities in Berkshire County, MA

"I went to Side By Side. The room there was very small, but the price was much more manageable. The ambiance was very good. It was down to earth as opposed to the other place that seemed a little bit higher class. The people here seemed lively and energetic, and the staff was superb. Emily was just delightful. The door we came in was into the eating facility, and the woman managing the serving area immediately greeted us to make us feel welcome, so I thought it was great. There were lots of people milling about. They were mobile and they knew the staff personally and they responded well to the staff."

"I have been in Springside Rehab & Nursing Center for 3 weeks now. I think it's very nice. They have mostly caring and very informative people. I have a nice little room all by myself, and I've only been eating here. I haven't gone out to eat but they do have a dining area and the food is pretty good and nutritious. The cleaning people are in and out of here a lot to keep the place pretty clean. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. When you see somebody, they ask you if you need anything or if they could get anything for you. They are very professional."

"The assisted living at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place was lovely, I'd move in there in a minute. They just completely redid it so the facilities are absolutely beautiful. The food did look delicious, we came at lunch and people were eating, and it smelled and it looked really good. The director there I wasn't as impressed with as the one at the other place I toured. My mother at this point couldn't take advantage of a lot of the amenities there, so it would be a difficult fit for her at this point. Everything was completely new and they have excellent options as far as deck dining, outdoor facilities, and inside, there was a beautiful library, and it was nice."

"Kimball Farms is all very, very nice. It's well-maintained and it's a lovely place. They've all been fantastic and above expectations. They have tons of things. They have movies, lectures, and a place where they can do their own gardening. They've got quite a bit that Mom hasn't explored yet, but I've seen what they have to offer and it's quite impressive. The dining area is outstanding. It's one of the huge upgrades from the previous place she came from. They have tablecloths. They serve the food with a metal cover so everything comes nice and hot. They serve very promptly. The staff is great. The activities are very good. Mom hasn't done them all, but they offer quite a bit. Compared to where she came from, what I'm getting for the money is quite valuable."

"Laurel Lake seemed very nice. It is an assisted living facility and they seem very flexible. He can go there for a week or two weeks, if my father wants to come up and visit, which is great. He doesn't need assisted living yet, he just needs independent living, and they were willing to look into that too. So I was very impressed by their ability to be flexible. The rooms were small but well-maintained. The staff gave me a very nice tour and they were very welcoming and also very willing to make any kind of accommodations necessary. "

"My cousin is moving to The Landing at Laurel Lake. The apartment has a little kitchenette, a little room, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The bedroom and the living room are 10 x 12. They're newly redone, carpeted, and painted. Actually, they're redoing the whole facility. They're in the process of moving new furniture into the common and dining area. The executive director took us around, and he was wonderful. We met the nurse, too. They explained everything to us and all our options. I've also tried their food, and it's delicious. And everything is brand spanking new."

"My mom was in Camphill Ghent for a while and she was in the assisted living. She stayed there for about 2 years. Overall, it's probably the best place in the world to go. The food is as organic as possible. It's phenomenal. That's where I wanna go when I get sick or old. The staff is friendly, warm, kind, knowledgeable and everything you would want. They're brand new, they're only like 5 years old. And it was also built in a farm field, so they have ponds, ducks, trees, and deer, and everything is environmentally friendly. Everything is organic, they don't even have wi-fi. They have internet, but it's on wires on the ground, so even for people who are sensitive to like signals and that kind of stuff. They have all sorts of art classes, pottery, woodworking, people come in and play music once a week, and they go on tours."

"I would absolutely recommend The Grand at Barnwell Nursing Home. My husband was there for over five weeks, in physical therapy recovery. The staff were welcoming and friendly. They have an advanced rehabilitation program which helped my husband to get motivated, mobile and walk again! My husband’s stay on the 3rd floor was a pleasant surprise. The staff were responsive, helpful, very funny and so patient with my husband. A shout out to the aides on the 3rd floor, especially to Abraham and Adrian! They are so kind and very funny. They made a difficult time so much easier with kindness and a keen sense of humor; both took the time to make sure that my husband was comfortable and comforted, particularly when he was having bad days. They helped with showers, made certain he had a proper diet, and would often check in on him to see what he needed. And no matter how many times my husband needed to be more comfortable in bed with pillows or supports (he asked for help a lot!), they always responded promptly with compassion and kindness. I didn’t know what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised. The entire staff was so helpful and friendly. They greeted us with a hello and a friendly smile. They made a stressful time so much easier; they explained to me what was happening with my husband’s care, what to expect and what needed to be done. Barnwell was wonderful to my husband myself and my family. I am forever grateful for their kind care and compassion."

"I want to say thank you for the care that you give my Mom at Evergreens Commons! I want to give a special thanks to the maintenance crew for the care & compaction that they give to our parents in their time of need! I love you all Thank you! I don't think we give enough thanks to all at Evergreen Commons from the Supervisors to the people that physically serve our parents everyday! Even the front desk that are first to take our call's to get us to whom we need to talk to the kitchen staff that makes their meals Thank you. Well I am so Thankful for your continued care giving. Also the aides Thank you from the bottom of my heart you make my Mom smile & laugh. Believe me before Mom came to Evergreen Commons she was not doing well at all. Now Mom is up and about going to bingo & functions. Just Thank you! If you want a place for your parent to call home get them in Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation & Nursing East Greenbush NY. I write this because this is the only way to thank them & give someone out their a place to turn to if they need a real home for Mom or Dad Happy Memorial Day"

"My mom was in Rosewood a month ago. As far as the rehab part -- the OT and the PT -- it was excellent -- very good. They included her in all the activities, they went and got her, and they brought her out because she wouldn't remember to go. They made sure she got up to breakfast, lunch, and dinner so she could be with other people at the table to eat, and that was great. So, if it was for socialization, it was wonderful. She participated in the activities, she did her PT and her OT, and that part was great; that part was excellent. She had to have wound care because she had edema, and her legs just got so big, they split, and she had to have wound care, but I am not sure if they were kind of qualified or really knew how to handle it. They wrapped and bandaged it, but they were supposed to use solutions and wrap it every other day, and I just don't think they knew how to do that or were trained how to do that. So for that part, she got better care with that in the hospital than she did at rehab. But all in one, it was a great experience, she loved it, and they were very good to her, but I also went every day to make sure that everything was done the way it should be. I absolutely would recommend Rosewood for rehab, but I don't know about the nursing home part because we weren't part of that. "

"My dad is currently in a nursing home now at Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The staff is extremely dedicated, patient, and caring. They've worked very well with me and my family to make sure my dad was comfortable. The outside is dated, but the inside has been remodeled within the last few years. It's clean, friendly, and it's small. It's based on three different wings, so he primarily just stays on one wing, which is good for him since he's a memory patient. I know that they have a memory wing that doesn't have great reviews, but he's on the rehab wing that has excellent reviews. They do different arts and crafts. They have music come in, church services, and a coffee cart daily. They do like shopping experiences and stuff, but he's not able to go. Their food is very good. It is a nursing home, so it's very expensive. But on his wing, I feel like he's been very well taken care of."

Welcome to Riverside Center for Rehab! Located across the street from the Hudson River, Riverside’s picturesque grounds offer the ideal setting for one to rest, relax and recuperate, while receiving unparalleled care and services. At Riverside, we are focused exclusively on providing the highest quality of personalized individual care to each resident. Riverside’s primary approach to resident care is team oriented, with residents and their families as the most important member. Working together as one large and supportive team, our goal is to listen and respect the wishes of every resident and family member, allowing them to give input and make decisions regarding their treatment, health care, food preferences and leisure time. This unwavering commitment to every resident and family has allowed us to consistently achieve the greatest levels of customer satisfaction. Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a modern fully equipped rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility that has been providing the highest level of short and long term care to the Hudson River Valley community for many years. Whether it is short term, Alzheimer’s / dementia care, or long term living – Riverside has earned an excellent reputation for providing superior care and quality services, in a comfortable and caring environment. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory

"We chose Ghent Assisted Living for my friend because it was closest to where she lived so her friends could visit. We've also known about this assisted living for many years and it looked like a decent place so that's why we said she would go there. She moved in last month and she's in assisted living. She seems to be doing well and I think her medical care has improved since she went there. All of her doctors are saying that she's doing better. She's not completely happy, of course, because she wants to be home but she understands that's not possible right now. For the most part, they're taking good care of her. The staff seems to be nice, my friend says they are very nice to her. I've had dealings with them too because I go and visit sometimes and they all seem to be helpful. I don't have any complaints there. She says that the meals are good although sometimes they're not that great. They have activities but she doesn't participate in them, unfortunately. They have an activity department and they do things but I don't think she's interested in that. The place could do some updating as it's a little old-looking. It's hard to tell because it's winter but they seem to have some patios and stuff outside. Of course, nobody can go out there right now."

Washington Elms is situated in the charming town of Bennington, VT. Located in a quiet setting, the facility is a short distance away from the historic downtown area, with proximity to restaurants, shops and health care facilities. The Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is located less than half a mile away.Washington Elms provides assisted living to seniors in a cozy, home-like environment. Residents have a choice of floor plans in private and semi-private rooms that feature bathrooms, kitchenettes and an emergency call system. Staff is available 24/7 and can assist with daily living, mobility issues and medication management. Parkinsons care and manual feeding services are also available. The facility provides scheduled health checks, and there are doctors and nurses on call.The facility offers a range of amenities for residents physical and mental health. Three meals are provided daily in the community dining room. Residents can relax in the large living room, read in the library or get pampered at the barbershop. The facility offers a variety of social, educational and recreational activities and events, including fitness classes and arts and crafts. Housekeeping, laundry and transportation services are also provided.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection