Senior Independent Living
Worry-Free Living
Your fee includes all of these services:
- Daily delicious meals with seasonal menu selections
- Bi-weekly housekeeping services
- Maintenance services
- Secured building and closed-circuit cameras
- All utilities, including heating, air conditioning, electricity, water and sewer
- Cable TV and WiFi
- Reserved on-site parking for your vehicle or for your visitors
- On-site exercise equipment
- Health and wellness and social activity programming
- Transportation to shopping, medical appointments, and select activities, if needed
- Future home care services
- Maintenance services including lawn care, landscaped grounds and snow removal
- Membership in the Resident’s Association
- Personal care coordination
- Trash removal
Worry-Free Living
Your fee includes all of these services:
- Daily delicious meals with seasonal menu selections
- Bi-weekly housekeeping services
- Maintenance services
- Secured building and closed-circuit cameras
- All utilities, including heating, air conditioning, electricity, water and sewer
- Basic cable TV and WiFi
- Reserved on-site parking for your vehicle or for your visitors
- On-site exercise equipment
- Health and wellness and social activity programming
- Transportation to shopping, medical appointments, and select activities, if needed
- Future home care services
- Maintenance services including lawn care, landscaped grounds and snow removal
- Membership in the Resident’s Association
- Personal care coordination
- Trash removal
- Select maintenance services including lawn care, landscaped grounds, and snow removal
- Membership in the Residents’ Association
- Personal care coordination
- Trash removal
Amenities
Our focus is on hospitality with your wellness in mind compatible with our supportive service options to maintain your independence as you age.
We offer a wide variety of social programs and activities. You can explore new things or interact with like-minded friends in a relaxing social environment. Whether it’s a book club, gardening, a movie, museums, theaters or sporting events — there are unlimited social life opportunities associated with the Residences at 89 South.
The Café at 89 South
This centrally located gathering spot is available to catch up on the day’s news with a friendly neighbor and for freshly-baked pastries, coffees, teas and juices, fresh fruit as well as continental breakfast items. Residents can also meet up in the afternoon or evening to enjoy between-meal snacks and beverages.
The Porch at 89 South
Bask in the sun on a beautiful afternoon or evening and enjoy the views and the passersby’s as you sit in our comfortable rocking chairs.
The Trellis at 89 South
If privacy is more your preference, the Trellis may be the area you gravitate to in the rear garden area.
The Health and Wellness Advantage
Group and individual exercise programs with state-of-the-art strength and cardio equipment are available with personalized training, fitness assessments, health clinics, and our wellness lecture series.
Personal Care Coordination
The Residences at 89 South can assist with your short-term or longer-term health needs should you ever need support in managing and coordinating care.
Transportation Services
In retirement, you may slow things down, but you never stop moving. Here at the Residences at 89 South, we make it so you don’t have to! With our scheduled transportation options, you are able to retain the mobility you’ve always enjoyed and the ability to travel where you want to for shopping, medical appointments and other points of interest.
10 Reasons To Choose Berkshire Place
Extraordinary Care and Services
Expect the best for you and your loved ones. Berkshire Place is consistently ranked at the top of all senior care facilities in the Berkshires.
Compassion and Trust
Our caring staff builds close relationships based upon an understanding of each person’s life history and interests.
Gorgeous New Facilities
Over 125 years of experience went into the creation of our new facilities with the latest in senior care and modern conveniences.
100% Private Bedrooms
Feel safe and comfortable. Keep your dignity. Every room is a private room with a private full-bath.
We Will Spend Time With You
U.S. News reports that our nursing staff has about 33% more time available than the Massachusetts average. That means more time for you and less waiting for care.
Continuum of Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
We’ll be there for you when your needs change. Keep your relationships with friends and caregivers as you get older.
Local Management
No need to wait for a decision from a faceless corporate executive. Our team is empowered. Every decision is made right here by people who know you.
Great Food
We buy locally and bring in top-quality ingredients. Meals are what you would find at a fine restaurant and can be customized for your preferences.
Affordable Rates
We offer more and charge less than others providing an excellent all-inclusive value. We’re a non-profit We don’t send money to out-of-town investors, but instead reinvest locally into our resident programming, staff, and facilities.
Berkshire Based Since 1888
We love the Berkshires and are active in the community. Our Board of Directors members are well-known local people who care about what happens here.