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The Willows at Worcester

101 Barry Rd, Worcester, MA 01609

Independent Living
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Estimated Pricing

One Bedroom
Estimated $4,872
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,992

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,678
  • Average State Price: $4,408
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • The Willows at Worcester Description

    The Willows at Worcester is a community that offers independent living and is about 3.1 miles outside Worcester, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 making it the 11th highest rated community in the city out of 33 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

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    9.1
    The Willows at Worcester
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 25 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 33 communities in Worcester
  • Ranking in State: 120 out of 664 communities in MA


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Clean, updated, and well-staffed facility.
    • Impressive planning and execution of a quality retirement community.
    • Friendly staff and good care for residents.
    • Impressed by the setup and amenities, offering a comfortable retirement environment.
    • Described as a great place for retirees, likened to a small town with various activities.
    • Independent living in a 2-bedroom apartment with great food and services, ensuring safety and happiness.
    • Beautiful facility with residents expressing satisfaction.
    • Excellent dining experience with polite and attentive staff.
    • Parents are very happy living there.

    Negative Feedback:

    • Encountered a difficult and condescending sales representative, leading to an unsatisfactory experience.


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    Services

    Maintenance-free living

    Weekly housekeeping service


    Activities

    State-of-the-art fitness center

    Group classes

    Raised garden beds

    Outdoor bocce

    Horseshoes

    Art studio


    Community Amenities

    On-site banking

    Convenience store

    Postal center

    Indoor heated saltwater swimming pool

    Hot tub

    Spacious community rooms


    Room Amenities

    Cottages with private garages

    Campus-wide WiFi


    Dining

    Chef-prepared fare

    On-site restaurants

    Signature dishes

    Resident favorites

    Nutritional richness

    Sourcing locally


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation

    Private garages



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $88,588, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 29
      • Average Temperature: 51.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 135 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 186 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.9 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 5.09% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 19.97% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 12% Black or African-American, 18% Hispanic or Latino, and 60% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.65 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.44 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.36 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.74 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 149.0, Moderate Days 33.0, 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

    Shaw's
    1.5 miles away
    Price Rite
    1.5 miles away
    Price Chopper
    2.1 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    2.5 miles away
    Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace
    2.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    8/30/31 Grove St/Chadwick St
    1.6 miles away
    8/30/31 Gold Star Blvd/Chadwick St
    1.6 miles away
    30
    1.7 miles away
    30 The Trolley Stop
    1.8 miles away
    Target Lincoln Plaza
    2.9 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    1.4 miles away
    Santander
    1.6 miles away
    Worcester Credit Union
    1.6 miles away
    M&T Bank
    2.1 miles away
    Country Bank
    2.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus
    2.3 miles away
    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
    2.7 miles away
    Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
    2.8 miles away
    Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
    3.0 miles away
    Family Health Center of Worcester
    3.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.5 miles away
    Rite Aid
    5.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Worcester Pediatric Dental Group
    2.9 miles away
    OMG! Braces
    3.1 miles away
    Lakeside Family Dental
    4.4 miles away
    Shrewsbury Dentistry
    4.6 miles away
    Dr. William Dennis
    6.0 miles away

    Parks

    Nick's Woods
    0.5 miles away
    Shore Park
    0.6 miles away
    Morgan Park
    0.8 miles away
    Holbrook Forest
    0.9 miles away
    Indian Lake Park
    1.1 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Emmanuel Baptist Church
    3.3 miles away
    Saint Johns Catholic Church
    3.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Tatnuck Mall
    2.2 miles away

    Culture

    Harrington Performing Arts Center
    0.7 miles away
    Worcester Center For Crafts
    1.8 miles away
    Little Theatre
    2.3 miles away
    Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery
    2.4 miles away
    Fuller Theater
    2.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Fatima's Cafe
    1.4 miles away
    Ciao Bella
    1.6 miles away
    Min's Wok
    1.7 miles away
    Hot Table
    1.8 miles away
    Oak Barrel Tavern
    1.9 miles away

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