Pricing ranges from
    $4,775 – 5,730/month

    Sarawood Assisted Living

    1 Loomis Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040
    • Assisted Living

    Lovely homey facility, delightful entertainment

    I'm very pleased with this lovely, homey facility close to my house-staff are smart, helpful, loving and nurturing. The piano player and Name That Tune entertainment were delightful; I'd love to have him back.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.42·(12)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.3
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, nurturing caregiving staff
    • Engaging musical entertainment programs (piano, "Name That Tune")
    • Home-like atmosphere and convenient location
    • Helpful front-line CNAs and attentive aides
    • Opportunities for social activities and outings

    Cons

    • Aging building with deferred maintenance and moisture-control problems
    • Medication-management weaknesses
    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and responsiveness
    • Inadequate administrative oversight and family communication
    • Inaccurate dietary accommodation communication and inconsistent food quality
    • Limited or poorly maintained amenities (pool, exercise equipment)
    • Sanitation and storage-practice concerns in nonresident areas
    • Exterior and parking maintenance deficiencies
    • Perceived poor value relative to cost
    • Inconsistent assistance with activities of daily living (dressing)
    • Allegations of staff substance misuse

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Family and resident feedback is mixed, combining positive personal interactions with recurring operational and facility concerns. Many comments highlight warm, attentive interactions from specific caregiving staff and engaging entertainment offerings, while other observations emphasize infrastructure, safety, and management shortcomings that affect perceived quality and value.

    Care quality: Reports indicate variability in direct care. Several families described compassionate, hands-on attention from particular CNAs and aides, but others described inconsistent assistance with basic activities such as dressing and delays in responsiveness. Medication management emerged as a significant safety concern, with accounts of frequent medication errors that point to systemic weaknesses in medication-administration processes and oversight.

    Staff: Staff strengths are evident in individualized, nurturing interactions and helpful front-line caregivers. At the same time, reviewers described uneven professionalism and responsiveness across staff shifts, suggesting gaps in training, supervision, or staffing consistency. There are also serious personnel-related claims, including allegations of staff substance misuse; these are notable and warrant follow-up by families and regulators as appropriate.

    Dining and dietary accommodations: Dining quality was described as inexpensive and inconsistent, and families raised concerns that specialty dietary accommodations (for example, gluten-free options) were not always provided as communicated. These observations suggest gaps in menu planning, food-preparation protocols, and accuracy of dietary communication to families.

    Activities and amenities: Social programming has positive elements — particularly live music and interactive events — that contribute to a home-like atmosphere. However, recreational amenities appear limited or poorly maintained: the pool was noted as unavailable or closed, and exercise options were minimal (a single treadmill). This combination reduces opportunities for varied physical activity and leisure for residents.

    Facilities and maintenance: The facility appears to be aging with multiple maintenance and moisture-control issues raised, including roof problems and mold-related concerns. Storage and basement conditions were described in ways that raise sanitation and storage-practice concerns. Exterior upkeep, including the parking lot and pool area, was also cited as needing attention. These infrastructure matters have implications for resident comfort, infection-control risk, and long-term asset management.

    Management and value: Several comments conveyed dissatisfaction with administrative responsiveness and the perceived value for the monthly cost. Families expressed concern that fees did not align with the condition of the building, the reliability of services, or the accuracy of representations about amenities and dietary support. Communication and oversight appear to be recurring themes driving this dissatisfaction.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The feedback pattern shows a facility with meaningful interpersonal strengths in caregiving and social programming but with persistent operational weaknesses — especially maintenance, medication safety, and administrative oversight. Prospective residents and families should seek up-to-date documentation on maintenance and remediation plans, inquire about medication-administration protocols and staff training, verify dietary accommodations in writing, and ask about current amenity availability (pool, exercise equipment). For current families, raising concerns directly with management and requesting timelines for corrective actions, plus monitoring medication and staffing practices, would be reasonable next steps.

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    Location

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    Sarawood Assisted Living is located at 1 Loomis Ave, Holyoke, MA, 01040.

    About Sarawood Assisted Living

    Sarawood Assisted Living sits in a quiet Holyoke neighborhood on the western side of the Connecticut River, tucked inside a restored Victorian mansion with room for up to 28 residents, and when you walk up the tree-lined street or into the cozy front room, you might feel like you've landed in someone's family home more than any big facility. The place takes residents 55 and over and welcomes some pets, so there's always a touch of home and companionship. Staff are available 24 hours a day, handling assisted living and memory care, including help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, and there's a high staff-to-resident ratio so folks don't feel overlooked. Residents get three home-cooked meals a day, with menus done up for special diets like diabetes or allergies, and guests can join at mealtimes. There's a big focus on activities, with bingo, gardening groups, arts and crafts, book club, and game nights inside, plus outings to local attractions like Holyoke Heritage State Park and the Wistariahurst Museum, so no one stays bored if they don't want to. There are community music groups, resident-run clubs, and plenty of seasonal celebrations, along with trips for shopping, farmers' markets, and scenic drives.

    Living spaces include private studios and suites, some with half-baths and others sharing a bathroom-usually just two to a bath. Every room's got access to high-speed Wi-Fi, and there's an elevator for easy access if getting around is tough. Services include weekly housekeeping, personal laundry and linens, private cleaning, and on-site haircuts. There's an outdoor patio and garden area, so folks can sit out, visit, or putter in the dirt when the weather's good. The staff coordinates doctor appointments and offers scheduled transportation for medical visits, groceries, errands, and any community event. Respite care is available, as are hospice care options and short-term stays. Non-ambulatory needs and wheelchair use are supported, with safety features like emergency alert systems in place. Sarawood welcomes both English and Spanish speakers and runs an all-inclusive price, accepting insurance, VA benefits, checks, credit cards, and different payment options, so families have flexibility. Residents can expect privacy, a comfortable routine, and social opportunities in a quiet, friendly setting surrounded by parks, green space, and the simple charm of an old New England home. Reviewers give Sarawood an average of four out of five stars, and many comment on the friendly, dedicated staff and the peaceful, homelike atmosphere.

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    Sarawood Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,775 per month.

    Sarawood Assisted Living offers assisted living.

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    No, Sarawood Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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