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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South End, MA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 33 independent living facilities in South End, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
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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.
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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, 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.
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Cost of independent living in South End, MA

The average cost of senior living in South End is $4,239 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

Independent living costs in South End, MA, vs. nearby cities

South End, MA
$4,239/mo

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

South End, MA
$4,239/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in South End, MA, vs. other senior living options

$5,841/mo
Independent Living
$4,239/mo

Independent living costs in South End, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,061/mo
Studio
$5,526/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,520/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,927/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,527/mo

Senior living costs in South End 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: South End, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth End, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,239/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,841/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,841/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South End, MA:$4,239/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South End, MA:$5,841/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
South End, MA:$5,841/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South End, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South End 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
South End, MA$3,073/mo$3,210/mo-4.3%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South End, MA
2024 average cost:$3,073/mo
2023 average cost:$3,210/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/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 South End

Recent reviews for independent living in South End

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA

4.8
We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!

South End independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South End independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South End, 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 South End 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 South End partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South End, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South End 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 South End communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South End, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South End 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 South End offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South End, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Bluebird Estates, Southwick Village and Suffield by the River are the top-rated independent living facilities near South End, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 33 independent living facilities near South End, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South End, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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