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The Residence at Orchard Grove
Shrewsbury, MA, is the location of The Residence at Orchard Grove, an assisted living community. Assisted living here starts at $3,655 a month.
Residents live in their own apartments, with a hand available for dressing, bathing, and medication. The layouts come as studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, which gives someone needing daily support a choice of size, and there are 80 beds in all.
A resident may bring a pet, since pets are allowed. An on-site spa and religious services for residents who want to worship are both available. The building is wheelchair accessible for residents who use wheelchairs, and the community opened in 1999.
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Pricing & Financial Information
The below pricing was updated on May 15th, 2026
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2.3 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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| Notre Dame du Lac | AL HOS MC NH PC RC SNF | Worcester | 110
Facility
110
MA AVG
81
Rank
#22 / 175 | No | 24 |
13
Facility
13
MA AVG
45
Rank
#215 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 26
Facility
26
MA AVG
22
Rank
#70 / 152 | - | Yes | No |
| The Residence at Orchard Grove | AL | Shrewsbury | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
81
Rank
#86 / 175 | Yes | 20 |
24
Facility
24
MA AVG
45
Rank
#172 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#54 / 152 | - | No | No |
| Christopher Heights of Worcester | AL | Worcester | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
81
Rank
#86 / 175 | No | - |
30
Facility
30
MA AVG
45
Rank
#154 / 243 | Traditional (80) | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 152 | - | Yes | No |
| Atria Draper Place | AL IL MC | Hopedale | 68
Facility
68
MA AVG
81
Rank
#115 / 175 | Yes | 18 |
47
Facility
47
MA AVG
45
Rank
#108 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#54 / 152 | - | No | No |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings | AL MC RC | Shrewsbury | 62
Facility
62
MA AVG
81
Rank
#124 / 175 | Yes | 17 |
11
Facility
11
MA AVG
45
Rank
#225 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#54 / 152 | A | Yes | No |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts
The Residence at Orchard Grove is located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Residence at Orchard Grove
Is The Residence at Orchard Grove in a walkable area?
The Residence at Orchard Grove has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has The Residence at Orchard Grove been in business?
The Residence at Orchard Grove has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Residence at Orchard Grove?
Yes, The Residence at Orchard Grove allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for The Residence at Orchard Grove?
The team at The Residence at Orchard Grove can be reached at massgismail@mass.gov.
Does The Residence at Orchard Grove operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Residence at Orchard Grove is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does The Residence at Orchard Grove have?
The Residence at Orchard Grove has 80 beds.
How much does The Residence at Orchard Grove cost per month?
Pricing at The Residence at Orchard Grove starts at $3,655 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
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