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Independent Living in Massachusetts

Overview of Independent Living in Massachusetts

When it comes to senior living, Massachusetts is a great choice for you or your loved one.

The most populous state in New England, Massachusetts features a distinctive blend of natural beauty and treasures of U.S. history. The Berkshire Mountains in the western region are a convenient getaway for coastal residents around Cape Cod Bay, and the famously upscale islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard sit just off the state’s southern shores. As one of the country’s original Thirteen Colonies, Massachusetts is rich with early American historic sites like Plymouth and Salem. Within Boston there’s the timeless North End neighborhood, along with popular tourist spots like the USS Constitution and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. The amount of variety within reach to those who call Massachusetts home makes the Bay State an exemplary retirement destination.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 160 independent living communities in Massachusetts.

The median monthly cost of independent living in Massachusetts is about $3,000.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Massachusetts

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Brookmeadow at Blue Hills

2121 Central St, Stoughton, MA 02072
9.9
Review Score
26 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jodi A - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

From the first day we were welcomed for our tour , my mom felt like she was home. The kindness we were greeted with that day continues, and we knew we had made right choice. There was no better feeling...

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Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
9.9
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44 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Trisha - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom is a resident at Atria Longmeadow Place. She is now on the Memory Care floor that has a smaller number of residents and she can't come and go without supervision. My mom is very happy and well cared...

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The Residence at Cedar Dell

628 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747
9.9
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29 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Joan D - I'm a current/former resident or client

I love Cedar Dell. I feel like I am on a cruise, and I am a life long cruiser. You are waited on hand and foot. The residents and staff have been so nice and welcoming. The restaurant makes you exactly...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Hingham

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The Residence at Penniman Hill

276 Whiting St, Hingham, MA 02043
8.8
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16 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Jean C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mother was a resident at Penniman for about two years. She was in Assisted Living for a year and a half and Memory Care for about four months. The care she received at Penniman Hill was outstanding. The...

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Brookmeadow at Blue Hills

2121 Central St, Stoughton, MA 02072
9.9
Review Score
26 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jodi A - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

From the first day we were welcomed for our tour , my mom felt like she was home. The kindness we were greeted with that day continues, and we knew we had made right choice. There was no better feeling...

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5 Floor plans available

Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
9.9
Review Score
44 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Trisha - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom is a resident at Atria Longmeadow Place. She is now on the Memory Care floor that has a smaller number of residents and she can't come and go without supervision. My mom is very happy and well cared...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Beverly

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Colonial Gardens

105 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, MA 01915
8.7
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58 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Becky - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Everything has been a 5, the experience has been perfect. What we really like about the Colonial gardens is the great food and all the different activities. They have flexible meal options, and the staff are...

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Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
9.9
Review Score
44 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Trisha - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom is a resident at Atria Longmeadow Place. She is now on the Memory Care floor that has a smaller number of residents and she can't come and go without supervision. My mom is very happy and well cared...

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Holiday Summer Place

20 Summer Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
9.8
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51 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
D'Neil Duffy - I live or lived in this community

I would rate Holiday Summer Place very good. We just got a new activities director and she is doing a great job. The community is expensive but based on the experience I have had so far, I would absolutely...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Worcester

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Tatnuck Park At Worcester

340 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602
9.5
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26 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Memory unit is in same facility so if one spouse needs it the other can easily spend time together It is a lot of money, but my loved one seems well cared for.

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Christopher Heights of Worcester

20 Mary Scano Dr, Worcester, MA 01605
9.4
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5 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Donna - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom was previously a resident at Christopher Heights of Worcester. My mom only lasted for two weeks there before checking herself out, but they were fabulous people! I was very thrilled with everything!!!...

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Dodge Park Rest Home

101 Randolph Rd, Worcester, MA 01606
9.4
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36 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Paul - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My loved one was a resident at Dodge Park Rest Home and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. My experience with Dodge Park Rest Home was that they were a very reliable and honest...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in West Springfield

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Cedarbrook Village at Ware

73 South St, Ware, MA 01082
9.8
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37 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Cate L - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their...

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Southwick Village

802 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077
9.8
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30 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anne S - I'm a current/former resident or client

I have has lived at Southwick Village for several years. The community is set in a beautifully maintained campus with all the amenities I need as I age. Activities, food and most importantly, the staff are...

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Arbors of Hop Brook

403 W Center St, Manchester, CT 06040
9.7
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16 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very friendly staff, very approachable. Only one meal per day covered in monthly "rent", but that keeps the cost down somewhat. I've only seen my dad's apartment, which is a studio. But it's bigger than...

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Top cities in Massachusetts for independent living

8.9
Worcester, MA
25 facilities
8.7
Plymouth, MA
11 facilities
8.6
Hingham, MA
20 facilities
8.5
Beverly, MA
23 facilities
8.5
8.3
Springfield, MA
25 facilities

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