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Overview of The Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence

The Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence is a hospice care community in Newton, MA, specializing in end-of-life care. Those with life-limiting conditions experience the utmost comfort in the community’s compassionate and home-like environment. Exceptional services, including volunteer programs, comprehensive counseling, and pain management, are also provided to ease residents’ discomfort and pain. Through a bed subsidy program funded by the Parameter Foundation and Springwell, the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living, the community strives to help those who cannot afford hospice care.

Art, music, and pet therapy help maintain residents’ holistic well-being and provide emotional support. Featuring 10 spacious, private rooms and comfortable common areas, the community ensures residents can rest and interact with their surroundings. Residents can also keep their peace of mind, as it is nestled near Greenways Conservation Land in Newton. This hospice care community is a trusted choice for hospice care in Massachusetts, especially with its dedicated services.

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Overview of 1000 Southern Artery

Live a blissful retirement at 1000 Southern Artery, a vibrant community in Quincy, MA, offering independent living. Featuring a variety of specially designed accommodations, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Older adults who are non-residents are also welcome to participate in and enjoy classes offered through the community’s senior center.

With a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and exciting events, residents can spend their days as they please. Meals are also curated according to residents’ dietary needs and preferences, serving delightful dining options daily. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Penelope 120 Apartments

Penelope 120 Senior Apartments operates an affordable independent living community on Central Street in Peabody, Massachusetts. Managed by AHEPA Senior Living as a non-profit, HUD Section 202 subsidized property, this three-story residential building provides 48 low-income one-bedroom apartments specifically for self-sufficient adults age 62 and older.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 70 out of 100, indicating a pedestrian-friendly environment where residents can access grocery stores, local pharmacies, and public transit connections entirely on foot. Individual floor plans feature dedicated, fully equipped kitchens, letting residents manage their own meal schedules without structured community dining plans.

Shared spaces on the property include an arts and crafts room, a fitness center, a game room, and a library, with an on-site service coordinator available to organize regular social seminars and connect residents to local elder benefit programs.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the Peabody management office to request an application and check current waitlist positions.

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Overview of Rogers Hall

Rogers Hall is an independent living community in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the Belvidere neighborhood. It offers private housing with community services for residents who do not need daily care, including residences with one bedroom. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living with regular group activities and shared spaces.

Residents can spend time in the community gathering space, library, computer room, or private outdoor patio, which includes a yard and gazebo. Tai Chi, weekly bingo, and monthly socials provide scheduled activities within the community. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in. A Walk Score of 73 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Melville Towers

850 Pleasant St #1, New Bedford, MA 02740
Overview of Melville Towers

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Melville Towers, a distinct 62+ community in New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. Older adults can rest assured of finding the right accommodation based on their preferences with beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. With emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces, residents are guaranteed a hassle-free living.

There’s no dull moment with plenty of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Dining, shopping, and healthcare providers are easily accessible, providing unending recreation and wellness opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Bet Shalom Senior Apartments

Cherish every moment of your best years at Bet Shalom Senior Apartments, an idyllic haven in Worcester, MA, offering independent living. The community has affordable and purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring those 62+ can find the accommodations that best matches their preferences. With income-based rents, residents can keep their peace of mind and ease financial burdens.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Shopping centers and restaurants are also easily accessible, providing residents with various leisure opportunities and dining options. The community strives to promote a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Cornerstone of Weymouth

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Weymouth, MA, Cornerstone of Weymouth is a blissful haven that offers independent living. Dedicated to improving the quality of life of those 55+, the community features a variety of specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Light housekeeping and maintenance services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and wellness opportunities, residents will not run out of things to do. A restaurant-style dining is also available, providing residents with delectable and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can bring their pets to prevent them from getting lonely. Amenities include a library, a full-service salon, a game room, a firepit, a breakfast bar, a bistro, a wellness center, open-air parking, and a spacious courtyard, creating the perfect setting for residents’ relaxation and well-being.

Starting Price $4,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of John W. Weeks House

Spend your golden years at John W. Weeks House, a welcoming community in Newton Center, MA, offering independent living. The community features a variety of distinct floor plans, ranging from one- to three-bedroom accommodations, with some of them designed for those with mobility impairments. Residents can keep their peace of mind with plenty of convenient apartment features and exceptional services.

Exciting events and fun recreational programs are conducted, so residents can live actively and maintain social connections. Restaurants, shops, and recreational spaces are easily accessible, providing residents with a variety of dining options and leisure opportunities. With its warm and inviting environment, residents can flourish in retirement.

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Overview of Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living

Tucked away in the scenic neighborhood of Tewksbury, MA, Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living is a lively senior living community, offering independent living. A wide selection of apartments including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments is available for residents to choose the residence that caters to their needs and preferences. With 24-hour emergency pull cords in each room and a team of dedicated managers who stay within the community and are available 24/7, residents are sure to enjoy a safe and secure living environment.

Encouraging connections and an invigorating lifestyle, the community conducts an array of recreational and entertainment activities and offers their resident travel program for unforgettable adventures and traveling experiences. Amenities like a well-curated library, beauty salon, spacious community rooms, movie theater, and an inviting walking paths and gardens provide plenty of chances for relaxation and leisure. Residents are also guaranteed more free time to explore the community with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance being handled by an attentive team.

Starting Price $3,485/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living

Serving the ideal blend of comfort and active living, The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living is an exceptional senior living community in Westborough, MA, that offers independent living. Residents can choose from a variety of studio,one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans with easy access to convenient services and amenities. A team of kind managers live within the community and are available 24/7 to provide residents with utmost support and assistance.

Services like housekeeping, linen, transportation, and maintenance help residents to thrive and live a well-supported life. The community features plenty of inviting and warm common spaces that foster connections and an enriched way of life. Amenities such as chef-prepared meals, full-service salon, theater, library, craft room, TV room, and beautiful outdoor areas, further enhances residents’ living experience, giving them plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and relaxation.

Starting Price $3,595/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Senior Communities in Massachusetts at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Massachusetts. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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