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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
The Arbors Assisted Living At Amherst is a large 78 bed community that offers assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Amherst, Massachusetts and is part of the The Arbors network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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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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