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 family has been treated so well as we transitioned my father with dementia into the assisted living memory unit at The Landing in Lee. They took the time to come and visit us and my father at the hospital a few times to help guide us and get to know all of us at a very stressful time in our lives. The facility is nice, and the staff and administrators are-always helpful. Questions and phone or text messages are answered very quickly which puts our minds at ease. Dad has adjusted well and is being well taken care of. He is respected and loved there. We would definitely recommend this facility to others when asked."

"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."

"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

"My mother recently moved to The Linda Manor from a nearby Independent Living facility. As she has been losing her sight she has needed more care. The staff at The Linda Manor has seen to all of my mother’s requests and needs. She is settling in and is very comfortable. The entire facility is clean and bright, and the staff is to a person cheerful and quick to help. They have worked with our family as a team to give my mother the support that she needs. They are quick to answer our calls. I highly recommend The Linda Manor."

"I toured for a friend of mine and it was very nice and welcoming. Residents were happy and speaking highly of the care they receive there. We are going to move forward with admitting her there. "

"For five years, my father was the Commandant of the Vermont Veteran's Home, during which time I made regular visits to a number of residents - particularly in the dementia wing where they worked primarily with Alzheimers patients. I was continuously impressed by the level of care provided to the patients, though at the time I did not recognize the importance of caring for the veteran's; many of them had served in combat in World War 2 and Korea and some of the dementia patients seemed haunted by their experiences. Since my time in Vermont, I enlisted and have served for the past six years in the United States Marine Corps. I am now pending a medical seperation for injuries sustained on duty, and my appreciation for the incredible amounts of effort the nursing staff put forth for the patients in their charge has grown with my new found perspective.The Veteran's Home was exceedingly clean, and the staff, both in the medical and the administrative departments made it clear regularly that their primary concern was for that of the patients. It has left a lasting impression on me that is contradictory to the popular idea that nursing homes are negative places. I have the utmost respect for the nurses, doctors, and the rest of the staff that care for our elderly. "

"I have a family member that has been living at Heartwood for 4 yrs now. The staff are friendly and always smiling when I come in to visit. The Administrator Laurie Park is kind and very compassionate, it was hard for me to admit my mother to a facility and when I had no other choice but to do so Laurie communicated regularly and checked in to see how everyone was doing and kept us informed of my mothers well being through the entire process. During the Covid outbreak when we couldn’t visit the facility Laurie communicated regularly with us to ensure our family members were being cared for and all their needs were being met. Up to this day anytime we go to the facility to visit she is always smiling and pleasant. She is one of a kind and you won’t find a better Administrator."