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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Middlesex County, MA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Middlesex County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Middlesex County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 28 independent living facilities in Middlesex County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Longwood and Mission Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Cambridge and Nashua.

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zipAveragecost: $6,674

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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in Middlesex County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Middlesex County is $6,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leominster, MA with an average of $5,767 per month.

Independent living costs in Middlesex County, MA, vs. nearby counties

Middlesex County, MA
$6,674/mo
$6,551/mo

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

Middlesex County, MA
$6,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Middlesex County, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,311/mo
Independent Living
$6,674/mo

Independent living costs in Middlesex County, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,558/mo
Studio
$9,556/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,604/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,714/mo

Senior living costs in Middlesex County 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: Middlesex County, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiddlesex County, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,674/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,297/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,311/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Middlesex County, MA:$6,674/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Middlesex County, MA:$7,297/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Middlesex County, MA:$7,311/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Middlesex County, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Middlesex County 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
Middlesex County, MA$3,893/mo$3,849/mo+1.2%
Massachusetts$4,196/mo$3,866/mo+8.5%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Middlesex County, MA
2024 average cost:$3,893/mo
2023 average cost:$3,849/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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 Middlesex County

Recent reviews for independent living in Middlesex County

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.

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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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Middlesex County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middlesex County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middlesex County, 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 Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middlesex County, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middlesex County, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
68%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, Summer Place and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Middlesex County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Middlesex County, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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

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