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The Arbors Assisted Living At Amherst
130 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
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The Arbors Assisted Living At Amherst Description
Amherst, Massachusetts is a historic New England town with a vibrant local culture. UMass Amherst, Hampshire College, and Amherst College keep things lively during the school year and peaceful and sleepy during the summer months. Set on 12 acres of scenic hillside, Arbors Assisted Living Residential Community in Amherst, Massachusetts offers personal care and the comforts of home in the privacy of your own apartment. Are you a veteran? We proudly welcome many veterans to our Assisted Living Community in Amherst.
Amherst, Massachusetts is conveniently located close to Route 91 and the Mass Pike for easy access to Springfield in the south, Boston in the East, The Berkshires to the West and Vermont to the North.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The Arbors has received a variety of reviews highlighting the community's strengths and areas of concern. Many reviewers praise the leadership and staff for their compassionate and cautious approach during the pandemic, ensuring no cases of COVID-19 within the facility as of July. The food and activities are also commended for being generous, delicious, and enjoyable.
Residents and their families appreciate the attentive care, services, and the safe, supportive environment provided. The staff's deep care for residents and their families is frequently mentioned, along with the facility's ability to create a genuine home for those with dementia, complete with personal touches like allowing support pets.
However, there is a critical review concerning the care provided, mentioning a tragic incident where a resident fell and passed away after it was advised they did not need overnight watch care. This review highlights concerns about staffing levels and the friendliness of some staff members.
Despite this, many families express deep gratitude for the stress reduction and quality of life the Arbors provides for their loved ones. The community is described as a place where residents can make friends, engage in activities, and receive highly skilled care. The management and staff are praised for their communication and responsiveness, even in challenging situations.
Overall, the Arbors at Amherst is highly recommended by several reviewers for its compassionate environment, skilled care, and the quality of life it offers to residents.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Amherst which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 39,833 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $101,801, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 29
- Average Temperature: 52.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 130 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 197 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 1.0 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.4 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.48 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.62 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 163.0, Moderate Days 18.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Big Y
0.3 miles awayStop & Shop
0.5 miles awayTrader Joe's
1.3 miles awayAldi
1.4 miles awayMom's House Chinese Food Market
1.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Amherst Community Health Ctr (In)
0.2 miles awayAmherst Community Health Ctr (Out)
0.2 miles awayBig Y
0.3 miles awayAmity Place (In)
0.3 miles awayAmity Place (Out)
0.3 miles awayBanks
PeoplesBank
0.6 miles awayBank of America
0.6 miles awayGreenfield Savings Bank
0.7 miles awayPeople's United Bank
0.9 miles awayUMassFive College Federal Credit Union
0.9 miles awayHospitals
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
6.8 miles awayVA Medical Center
7.8 miles awayEmergency Off-Hour Gate
8.0 miles awayHolyoke Medical Center
12.6 miles awayProvidence Behavioral Health Hospital
14.9 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.2 miles awayWalgreens
5.9 miles awaySerio's Pharmacy
6.4 miles awayCVS
8.4 miles awayCVS/pharmacy
13.8 miles awayDentists
Rigali and Walder Orthodontics
0.8 miles awayDemaio Orthodontics
0.9 miles awayAmherst Dental Group
1.3 miles awayAspen Dental
1.4 miles awayRiver Valley Dental
3.2 miles awayParks
Pratt Field
0.1 miles awayAlexandra Dawson Wildlife Reserve
0.4 miles awayHadley
0.4 miles awayUMass Amherst Sunwheel
0.4 miles awayTown Common
0.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Church of Christ, Congregational
18.8 miles awayShopping
Hampshire Mall
1.2 miles awayMountain Farms Mall
1.6 miles awayThornes Marketplace
6.3 miles awayHolyoke Shopping Center
13.7 miles awayEastfield Mall
15.8 miles awayCulture
Kirby Theater
0.6 miles awayStirn Auditorium
0.7 miles awayMahar Auditorium
1.2 miles awayRand Theater
1.3 miles awayBowker Auditorium
1.5 miles awayRestaurants
The Hangar
0.2 miles awayGinger Garden
0.3 miles awayJohnny's Roadside Diner
0.4 miles awayFriendly's
0.6 miles awayLa Veracruzana
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This community is licensed by the state of MA. It is a large-sized community with 78 total beds.Disclaimer
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