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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Hanson
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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My brother has only been there for a couple of weeks but has received very good care from the supervised distribution of his meds to checking in unobtrusively a few time a day. Nurses and aides always kind...
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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9.7
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12 reviews
9.7
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Very friendly environment. Not too big so doesn't feel overwhelming. Staff are super nice and do a great job being super attentive to residents needs. Many activities scheduled throughout the day and nice...
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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Photo of The Current South Shore
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9.7
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16 reviews
9.7
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The staff is efficient and friendly. The food is good. The building is two years old. It's clean and well maintained. The residents are friendly, and there is a full schedule of activities every day: crafts,...
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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9.4
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34 reviews
9.4
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34 reviews
5 star
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When I toured the quiet grounds on the lake caught my eye because Mom had lived with a view of a pond for 8 years and it would feel familiar. Also they had many residents engaged in arts and crafts...
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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1515 Photos available
8.6
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34 reviews
8.6
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34 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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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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8.0
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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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1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.2
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17 reviews
7.2
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17 reviews
5 star
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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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5 star
37%
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3 star
18%
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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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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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6.0
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16 reviews
6.0
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16 reviews
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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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5??! The staff are amazing! The people who live and work there are super friendly and engaged. My mom has thoroughly enjoyed the dining experiences and looks forward to joining friends daily for meals. She's...
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: 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.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in North Hanson, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Hanson is $5,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $5,234 per month.

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

North Hanson, MA
$5,771/mo
$6,382/mo

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

North Hanson, MA
$5,771/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$6,980/mo
Independent Living
$5,771/mo

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

Studio
$5,458/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,935/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,345/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,700/mo

Senior living costs in North 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: North Hanson, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Hanson, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,771/mo$6,122/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$6,980/mo$6,893/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$6,980/mo$6,897/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
North Hanson, MA:$5,771/mo
Massachusetts:$6,122/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
North Hanson, MA:$6,980/mo
Massachusetts:$6,893/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
North Hanson, MA:$6,980/mo
Massachusetts:$6,897/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in North Hanson, MA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in North Hanson, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North 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
North Hanson, MA$5,635/mo$3,206/mo+75.7%
Massachusetts$3,563/mo$3,564/mo-0.0%
National$3,103/mo$2,980/mo+4.1%
North Hanson, MA
2024 average cost:$5,635/mo
2023 average cost:$3,206/mo
Percent change:+75.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$3,563/mo
2023 average cost:$3,564/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,103/mo
2023 average cost:$2,980/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in North Hanson

Recent reviews for independent living in North Hanson

Christopher Heights of Attleboro

5.0
I would highly recommend this facility, especially after seeing other places. The staff is very warm and friendly. They will recommend a mover who is pretty cheap. The housekeeping is great. They do laundry and the facility is immaculate.

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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North Hanson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Hanson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North 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 North 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 North Hanson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Hanson, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in North 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 North Hanson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Hanson, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North 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 North Hanson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Hanson, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.9%
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All American Assisted Living at Hanson, Benchmark at Hanover and The Current South Shore are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Hanson, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near North Hanson, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in North Hanson, Massachusetts is Cornerstone of Weymouth. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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