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Best Assisted Living in Southwick, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Southwick, MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MA
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in Southwick, MA our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Southwick, MA.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Southwick:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living
Avg Walk Score: 20/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Southwick, MA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: —The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Southwick, MA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Armbrook Village
AL
IL
MC
Westfield (East Farms)
-Yes
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 53
Rank #416 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Southwick Village
AL
IL
MC
Southwick
-Yes
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 53
Rank #416 / 490
1 Bed / 2 BedNo

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Southwick.

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Overview of Armbrook Village
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Boasting over 30 years of experience in serving the older population, Armbrook Village is a well-established senior living community in Westfield, MA. The community allows its residents to comfortably age in place with various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Residents are provided the peace of mind and comfort of having an excellent team of care experts ready to attend to their needs and comfortable accommodations that offer them a serene space for relaxation.

Dedicated to creating a vibrant community, Armbrook Village offers its residents a full range of fun and exciting activities, including fitness classes, live musical events, and art sessions. Residents also enjoy an unparalleled dining experience with a great selection of meals served in an elegant dining room that fosters socialization and friendship-building. At Armbrook Village, residents have all the support and tools they need to live a meaningful retirement life.

Phone: (413) 568-0000

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Set on College Highway, Southwick Village is a retirement community in Southwick, Massachusetts, offering independent living. It also features a variety of one- and two-bedroom housing options in a three-story setting. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

The surrounding area is generally car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 20, suggesting that most errands and appointments require transportation. Moreover, the community’s transportation services benefit residents, allowing them to access amenities conveniently.

For interested families, an in-person tour will help them explore its services and programs and gain a better understanding of daily life.

Phone: (413) 729-3335

Contact Southwick Village

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE)
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Southwick, MA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Southwick, MA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Southwick, MA is approximately $5,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Southwick, MA?

Assisted living in Southwick, MA typically ranges from $4,800–$7,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Southwick, MA?

Assisted living facilities in Southwick, MA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover assisted living?

Massachusetts Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Massachusetts) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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