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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Braintree, MA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 46 independent living facilities in Braintree, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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My Dad lives at this community, and we love it! It's a beautiful community, and the staff and residents are wonderful. It provides all sorts of activities and care for a great price.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Springhouse is located in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston, across from the Faulkner Hospital and within walking distance of the Arnold Arboretum and public transportation. Springhouse is a not-for-profit community located on 13 acres of conservation land. We are within minutes of the Chestnut...
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Have a close relative living at Emmanuel House and could not be happier . She shares a two bedroom with large living room & kitchen facilities.Housekkeeping is great and cannot say enough about the how...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Connemara Senior Living Campello (formerly Emmanuel House Residence) offers safe, enjoyable and affordable assisted living within an attractive apartment retirement community. A wide range of individualized services are available, enabling residents to enjoy their independence to the fullest.Our...
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All staff friendly and helpful Free electric, $[fee removed] A month towards [fee removed]?dining, daily crafts, cocktails & music Thursdays, Fridays dances, transportation, once a week maid, patio, washer &...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Vineyard Community Living, older people enjoy friendships, old and new. We don’t replace existing family and friends, but surround our residents with a larger sense community and offer respectful, quality services.We know it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference; like...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Providing exceptional, quality housing and services while preserving the independence, rights and dignity of our residents in the most professional, respectful and caring manner. The Foley Senior Residences is an affordable independent and assisted living community that opened in the spring of...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We have two residential apartment communities in two convenient locations in Canton, MA. Canton Estates is for those who want spaciousness, convenience and comfort in a contemporary environment. We have short term leases available. Our locations are all easily accessible from Routes RT. 1, 128,...

Cost of independent living in Braintree, MA

The average cost of senior living in Braintree is $6,627 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taunton, MA with an average of $5,270 per month.

Independent living costs in Braintree, MA, vs. nearby cities

Braintree, MA
$6,627/mo
$6,698/mo
$6,603/mo

Independent living costs in Braintree, MA, vs. state and national averages

Braintree, MA
$6,627/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Braintree, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,134/mo
Independent Living
$6,627/mo

Independent living costs in Braintree, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,287/mo
Studio
$7,157/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,075/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,878/mo

Senior living costs in Braintree vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Braintree, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
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Community typeBraintree, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,627/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,136/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,134/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Braintree, MA:$6,627/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Braintree, MA:$7,136/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Braintree, MA:$7,134/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Braintree, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Braintree and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Braintree, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Braintree have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Braintree, MA$4,297/mo$3,216/mo+33.6%
Massachusetts$4,196/mo$3,866/mo+8.5%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Braintree, MA
2024 average cost:$4,297/mo
2023 average cost:$3,216/mo
Percent change:+33.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,196/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Braintree

Recent reviews for independent living in Braintree

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Fairing Way - A Rice Eventide Community in South Weymouth, MA

3.9
It's a good environment for our age group and the amenities and activities are sufficient enough to keep us engaged and comfortable. We picked this community, because of the location and cost.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Braintree independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Braintree independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Braintree, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Braintree independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Braintree partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Braintree, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
71.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Braintree independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Braintree communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Braintree, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Braintree independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Braintree offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
68.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grove Manor Estates, Sunrise of Braintree and Residences at Highland Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Braintree, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 46 independent living facilities near Braintree, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Braintree, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place and The Gables at Winchester. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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