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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Hanson
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The facility is well maintained and offers multiple opportunities for the patients to participate in various activities and has a well balanced selection of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
All American Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in tranquil Hanson, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Hanson has many things people love in small town life and it is a nice quiet place to raise a family and settle down. Rural roads and natural beauty are part of Hanson's charm....
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They were engaging. My wife just didn't want to engage. The second thing was the staff they could've found different ways to engage her to get things done. The patrons over that facility are too old for her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Exceptional Living Spaces Suited for Later LifeThe exceptional design of this senior living community is in keeping with the aesthetics and high standards expected of every property managed by Everbrook Senior Living.Brookmeadow at Blue Hills features 91 units of rental senior living offering...
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Photo of The Current South Shore
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my husband recently passed away and my son and best friend encouraged me to sell my house and find a senior living community. I worked with a place for mom and one they suggested was The Current. The...
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.
The Current South Shore Seniors, living.At The Current South Shore we know that great care starts with a great team. Our leadership has a collective 100+ years of experience caring for South Shore Seniors. Our team includes Registered Nurses, Certified Dementia Practitioners and many other...
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Everything is a 5! Benchmark exceeded all of our expectations. The staff is amazing! They had really compassion and empathy for those suffering from Alzheimers and their family. At the end of my mother's...
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.
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9.1
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I would say they get a five on everything, except number six. Because I've never eaten the food and have no opinion. Also, on number eight, I have no opinion because I've never compared prices that closely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located in Plymouth County of Kingston, Massachusetts, The Inn at Silver Lake is the perfect assisted living community for you or your loved one. Our residents enjoy breathtaking views of lakes, gardens, woods and well-maintained landscaping. We are just moments away from area attractions such as...
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The family's overall experience with Proprietor's Green was a positive one. I believe that the overall value for the cost was good. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and was always knowledgeable...
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.
South Shore's new premier senior rental community with a continuum of care. Independent living offers spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes with attractive dining options, fitness program, library, theatre and much more. The neighboring Allerton House provides exceptional Assisted Living...
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8.5
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Not too big or small; many many choices each day for meals; they have a wonderful free car service; there is a heated indoor pool open every day. There are quite a few physical exercise classes, as well...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Imagine a picturesque setting, a carefree lifestyle, outstanding amenities, and personalized services provided by an exceptional staff. Imagine an elegant yet comfortable design, great neighbors, and an energizing atmosphere. Imagine The Village at Duxbury! Since opening in 1994, The Village at...
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I love my apartment here at Fairing Way community. I've enjoyed meeting. Many people who are very friendly people. I have met here. Have good things to say about it. Also I just like everything about it.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
FAIRING WAY AT UNION POINT"How You Live Starts With Where You Live"We are a non-profit and the only retirement community that offers a 95% refundable entrance fee to you or your estateSince opening in 2016, in South Weymouth at Union Point life at Fairing Way has inspired adults ages 55 and over...
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55 Floor plans available
7.3
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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...
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.
The Residence at Penniman Hill is ideally located just around the corner from the Derby Street Shoppes in picturesque Hingham. Whether enjoying historic Main Street, which Eleanor Roosevelt called “the most beautiful in America,” a harbor sunset, or the many charms of this lovely town, residents...
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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
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.
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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Photo of Heights Crossing
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6.0
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6.0
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The transition of my Mom from her home to the Heights Crossing Memory Care Unit has been wonderful. The entire staff has been compassionate and caring working with our family during this difficult time. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Heights Crossing, we’ve mastered the art of living well! We offer the highest quality Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®.We work hard to make every corner of the residence feel like your home, including our common areas. We’ve designed for gracious...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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Beautiful and quiet location on Silver Lake Reservoir. Fairly rural community. Have to travel by car or Wingate van for shopping. Rooms are a better than many of the other facilities I visited for my...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Hanson, MA

The average cost of senior living in Hanson is $5,673 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $5,224 per month.

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

Hanson, MA
$5,934/mo
$6,367/mo

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

Hanson, MA
$5,934/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,946/mo
Independent Living
$5,934/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,574/mo
Studio
$7,873/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,701/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,751/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,700/mo

Senior living costs in Hanson 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: Hanson, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHanson, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,934/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,946/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,946/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hanson, MA:$5,934/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hanson, MA:$6,946/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hanson, MA:$6,946/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hanson, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hanson 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.

Hanson, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Hanson, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hanson 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hanson, MA$5,635/mo$3,206/mo+75.7%
Massachusetts$3,593/mo$3,639/mo-1.3%
National$3,103/mo$2,981/mo+4.1%
Hanson, MA
2024 average cost:$5,635/mo
2023 average cost:$3,206/mo
Percent change:+75.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$3,593/mo
2023 average cost:$3,639/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,103/mo
2023 average cost:$2,981/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hanson

Recent reviews for independent living in Hanson

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.

Cornerstone at Canton

5.0
The Compass neighborhood at Cornerstone of Canton has been a blessing for my mom and my family. She was very reluctant to leave her home, but she finally did and has found a whole new life at Cornerstone and absolutely loves it there. Can't say enough about how wonderful it is, the activities, ...
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Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA

5.0
The communication with the family is very good. If there are any mistakes the community takes responsibility. They have done a good job at making my loved one is comfortable, social with other residents, and feels at home. There are three meals a day served and there are choices for the ...
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Hanson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hanson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hanson, 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 Hanson 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 Hanson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hanson, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hanson 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 Hanson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hanson, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hanson 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 Hanson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hanson, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
47%
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