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Photo of Thirwood Place
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22 Floor plans available
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Everything is going well. I'm as happy about everything they provide, such as; food,activities, housing, inspiration, etc. Highly recommend.
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.
Thirwood Place is nestled on over 45 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, surrounded by wooded conservation land and overlooking scenic Flax Pond. While offering seclusion among these natural surroundings, Thirwood is conveniently located only minutes away from shopping, churches, medical...
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The staff in the dining facilities are very friendly. Housekeeping staff is reliable and do a good job. Nurses are slow to respond and don't seem to go above and beyond- just the basics. Staff for recreation...
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.
At Maplewood at Mayflower Place, you will find the nautical spirit and coastal charm of Cape Cod. Settled on 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, you can relax, breathe the fresh ocean air and enjoy the good things in life. Our continuing care retirement community is minutes from a variety...
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This is a very good and welcoming facility. The support staff is great! The level of support is great! The atmosphere is great! The programs to involve family with the facility and residents are great! ...
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.
Maplewood at Brewster will provide a healthy, invigorating environment for all seniors, as well as specialized assistance for those in need of memory care. The heart of Maplewood is embodied through an approach to assisted living that offers premier care to seniors who need some support in their...
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My 66 year old brother who lived alone has mild vision impairment and no longer felt comfortable driving. The inability to drive on Cape Cod created numerous hurdles. How does he grocery shop (and...
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.
Wise Living is a locally owned company that has been building retirement communities on Cape Cod for over 30 years. Our newest residence, Wise Living at Yarmouth, is Cape Cod's newest independent living community currently under renovation on Cape Cod. We are conveniently located on the mid-Cape...
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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry.  Stroll our beautifully...
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We brought Mom to Brewster Place five years ago at the same time we retired to Cape Cod. We chose it based on the warm feel, activities, and full service of having rehab and skilled nursing nextdoor. Mom...
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 spending every day as you wish, enjoying stimulating cultural and social activities while surrounding yourself with familiar furnishings in the privacy of your own apartment. Wingate Residences Assisted Living at Brewster, located in one of Cape Cod's loveliest and most historic...
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My mother is now safe and sound this winter at Heatherwood. It is a beautiful community maintained very well. The staff is extremely attentive to all of the residents. With a few snowstorms already this...
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.
Nestled comfortably amongst woodlands and walking trails, Heatherwood residents enjoy the many features of Kings Way, including the village green, Meeting House, General Store, tennis courts, pools and an excellent golf course.Our beautiful community mirrors the individual architecture of our...
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Cost of independent living in Harwich Port, MA

The average cost of senior living in Harwich Port is $5,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA with an average of $5,684 per month.

Independent living costs in Harwich Port, MA, vs. nearby cities

Harwich Port, MA
$5,852/mo

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

Harwich Port, MA
$5,852/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Harwich Port, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,615/mo
Independent Living
$5,852/mo

Independent living costs in Harwich Port, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,825/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,844/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,200/mo

Senior living costs in Harwich Port 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: Harwich Port, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarwich Port, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,852/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,615/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,615/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Harwich Port, MA:$5,852/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Harwich Port, MA:$7,615/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Harwich Port, MA:$7,615/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Harwich Port, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Harwich Port 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 Harwich Port, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Harwich Port 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
Harwich Port, MA$6,500/mo$6,182/mo+5.2%
Massachusetts$3,652/mo$3,567/mo+2.4%
National$2,981/mo$2,890/mo+3.2%
Harwich Port, MA
2024 average cost:$6,500/mo
2023 average cost:$6,182/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$3,652/mo
2023 average cost:$3,567/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,981/mo
2023 average cost:$2,890/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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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 Harwich Port

Recent reviews for independent living in Harwich Port

Everleigh Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA

5.0
I chose Everleigh Cape Cod because I wanted an apartment that had a lease. They do have a wide variety of apartment sizes to choose from. It is a newer facility so it will be nice when more residents are moved in here. I would recommend to others looking.

Royal at Harwich Village

5.0
I cannot express enough how amazing our experience has been with the Royal at Harwich Village. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and so caring. When we went for our first visit , we were very impressed with the facilities and all the activities they have available for the residents. We met with ...
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Southport On Cape Cod in Mashpee, MA

5.0
Clearly the folks who posted the first 2 reviews here are bitter. I am sorry they had a bad experience. They do not represent my experience at Southport, at all. The community is professionally managed. The governing body is made up of owners. The builder is pretty much gone except for a few ...
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Harwich Port independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harwich Port independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harwich Port, 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 Harwich Port 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 Harwich Port partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harwich Port, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Harwich Port 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 Harwich Port communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harwich Port, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harwich Port 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 Harwich Port offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harwich Port, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47%
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