Housing and Homeownership

HOUSING  

Our town and region have a number of housing options for seniors interested in subsidized senior-only housing, or mixed-age housing. Great Barrington senior housing options are listed here, and we encourage you to visit the websites of neighboring towns for more options in our region.

A note about subsidized housing: many Massachusetts subsidized housing residences require a Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Public Housing (CHAMP). The application can be found online here, or as a downloadable document here.

The CHAMP will cover your application to multiple housing options subsidized by the state. Before filling out the CHAMP, contact your residence of interest to determine to CHAMP is applicable.

Senior Housing in Great Barrington (income limits apply)

Bostwick Gardens, 899 South Main St., Great Barrington, 01230 (413) 499-1630 ext. 150  visit website

Brookside Manor, 909 S. Main St., Great Barrington, 01230, (413) 274-1142, visit website

Flag Rock Village, Park Street/Route 183, Housatonic, 01236, (413) 274-1142, visit website

Mixed-Age Housing

Christian Hill Commons, 27 Christian Hill Road, Great Barrington,01230, (413) 499-1630 ext. 150 visit website

Construct Inc., 41 Mahaiwe St., Great Barrington, MA, 01230, (413) 528-1985, visit website

Additional housing resources (including assistance with landlord/tenant related matters and other housing related matters).

Berkshire Housing

Berkshire Regional Housing Authority

RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING

At this time, our region’s retirement/assisted living options are market rate facilities that provide a range of services: independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care. In our immediate region, these facilities do not offer subsidies for lower-income seniors.

Kimball Farms, Lenox, Mass. kimballfarms.org

Geer Village, Canaan, Conn. geercares.org

Village at Laurel Lake, Lee, Mass. thelandingatlaurellake.com

HOME OWNERSHIP RESOURCES

Berkshire Community Action Council has range of supports for homeowners in our region, including weatherization, fuel assistance, heating and repair assistance. (413) 445-4503 Visit website

The Center for Ecological Technology provides home energy assessments and free or low-cost programs to improve energy efficiency in your home. Visit website.