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| The Residence at Orchard Grove |
IL
AL
MC
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Shrewsbury |
80
Facility
80
MA AVG
94
Rank
#157 / 280
| Yes | 20 |
24
Facility
24
MA AVG
53
Rank
#386 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
27
Facility
27
MA AVG
24
Rank
#82 / 180
| - | No | No |
| Autumn Glen at Dartmouth |
IL
AL
MC
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Dartmouth (Smith Mills) |
85
Facility
85
MA AVG
94
Rank
#146 / 280
| No | 37 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
53
Rank
#412 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180
| - | No | No |
| Brightview Danvers |
IL
AL
MC
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Danvers (Danversport) |
79
Facility
79
MA AVG
94
Rank
#167 / 280
| Yes | 24 |
48
Facility
48
MA AVG
53
Rank
#269 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
18
Facility
18
MA AVG
24
Rank
#130 / 180
| A | No | No |
| The Residence at Melrose Station |
IL
AL
MC
RC
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Melrose (Essex Street) |
90
Facility
90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 280
| Yes | 25 |
93
Facility
93
MA AVG
53
Rank
#24 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
27
Facility
27
MA AVG
24
Rank
#82 / 180
| - | No | No |
| Brightview North Andover |
IL
AL
MC
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North Andover (Turnpike Street) |
76
Facility
76
MA AVG
94
Rank
#173 / 280
| No | 27 |
4
Facility
4
MA AVG
53
Rank
#489 / 499
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
13
Facility
13
MA AVG
24
Rank
#140 / 180
| - | No | No |
| Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay |
IL
AL
MC
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Buzzards Bay |
75
Facility
75
MA AVG
94
Rank
#174 / 280
| Yes | 20 |
60
Facility
60
MA AVG
53
Rank
#215 / 499
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
11
Facility
11
MA AVG
24
Rank
#153 / 180
| - | No | No |
| Stone Hill at Andover |
IL
AL
MC
|
Andover |
96
Facility
96
MA AVG
94
Rank
#109 / 280
| Yes | 24 |
69
Facility
69
MA AVG
53
Rank
#177 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
7
Facility
7
MA AVG
24
Rank
#175 / 180
| - | No | No |
| Atria Woodbriar Park |
IL
AL
MC
RC
|
Falmouth (Teaticket) |
95
Facility
95
MA AVG
94
Rank
#111 / 280
| Yes | 50 |
55
Facility
55
MA AVG
53
Rank
#233 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
30
Facility
30
MA AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 180
| - | No | No |
| Maplewood at Weston |
IL
AL
MC
|
Weston |
93
Facility
93
MA AVG
94
Rank
#118 / 280
| Yes | 13 |
17
Facility
17
MA AVG
53
Rank
#435 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
12
Facility
12
MA AVG
24
Rank
#143 / 180
| A+ | No | No |
| The Residence at Boylston Place |
IL
AL
MC
RC
|
Chestnut Hill |
99
Facility
99
MA AVG
94
Rank
#101 / 280
| No | 18 |
78
Facility
78
MA AVG
53
Rank
#133 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
26
Facility
26
MA AVG
24
Rank
#93 / 180
| - | No | Yes |
| NewBridge on the Charles |
IL
NH
AL
MC
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Dedham (Hebrew Rehabilitation Center At Newbridge) |
87
Facility
87
MA AVG
94
Rank
#139 / 280
| No | 36 |
8
Facility
8
MA AVG
53
Rank
#481 / 499
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
17
Facility
17
MA AVG
24
Rank
#132 / 180
| - | No | No |
| Thirwood Place |
IL
AL
|
South Yarmouth |
69
Facility
69
MA AVG
94
Rank
#191 / 280
| Yes | - |
12
Facility
12
MA AVG
53
Rank
#456 / 499
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180
| - | No | No |
| Grove Manor Estates |
IL
AL
MC
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Braintree (Grove Street) |
70
Facility
70
MA AVG
94
Rank
#185 / 280
| No | 15 |
54
Facility
54
MA AVG
53
Rank
#238 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180
| - | No | No |
| The Village at Willow Crossings |
IL
AL
MC
RC
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Mansfield (Mansfield Center) |
104
Facility
104
MA AVG
94
Rank
#89 / 280
| Yes | 18 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
53
Rank
#412 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#56 / 180
| C | No | No |
| Brookdale Cushing Park |
IL
AL
MC
|
Framingham (Emeritus At Farm Pond) |
100
Facility
100
MA AVG
94
Rank
#94 / 280
| Yes | 22 |
23
Facility
23
MA AVG
53
Rank
#395 / 499
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180
| A+ | No | No |
Live a blissful retirement at Walker School Apartments, a distinguished 62+ community in Taunton, MA, offering independent living. The community has 40 beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. 24-hour emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
A thoughtfully planned slate of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With a fully-equipped kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. Pets are also welcome, as long as they follow community guidelines, to ease residents’ loneliness. The community is a good option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its bright and friendly environment.
Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Charlestown, MA, The Charlestown is a purposely built 62+ community that offers independent living. Featuring cozy and sophisticated studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. 24-hour emergency maintenance, on-site management, and laundry spaces are available, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
A thoughtfully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted for residents’ recreation and wellness. Residents also gain easy access to their needs and preferences, especially with major highways and public transportation nearby. Pets are also welcome, as long as they follow community guidelines, to ease residents’ loneliness. The community’s warm and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting, so residents can live beyond their potential.
Embrace a fun-filled retirement life at Fuller Village, a blissful senior living community in Suffolk County, Milton, MA, offering a spirited independent living experience. Aspiring residents are free to choose among the beautiful villas, cozy single-level apartment-style homes, and spacious apartments, for a residence that matches their lifestyle and needs. Here, everyone is provided a chance to do the things they’ve always wanted with ease and convenience of a maintenance-free lifestyle and plethora of on-site services and amenities.
The community makes sure residents are provided plenty of opportunities and spaces for a vibrant living experience with a wide array of inviting and convenient amenities. Residents of Fuller Village can take advantage of the wellness clinic, spacious activity room, a refreshing indoor heated pool, fully-equipped fitness center, and vibrant outdoor areas. The community also offers the convenience of complimentary transportation to local shopping centers, the Town library and Beth Israel Deaconess/Milton Hospital, to make sure residents are able to enjoy the finest things that the community and its surroundings has to offer.
Serving the community since 1884, Glenmeadow stands as a venerable not-for-profit Life Plan Community nestled in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The community extends independent living, assisted living, and at-home care services, tailored to the unique needs of seniors. They’re committed to fostering a secure and comfortable environment. With personalized care, Glenmeadow provides families, whether near or far, with reassurance and peace of mind, diligently meeting residents’ needs every day.
At Glenmeadow, a celebration of older adults takes center stage through engaging initiatives, including community outreach, social gatherings, active involvement in local charities, and more. The management team’s unwavering dedication drives the creation of a lively community that prioritizes the well-being and joy of older adults. Dedicated to providing an enriching retirement lifestyle, Glenmeadow offers an array of living options infused with vibrant social engagements, ensuring residents experience life to the fullest.
D’Youville Life and Wellness Community proudly approaches nursing care as a person-centered service. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents to maintain comfort in a homey setting. With an emphasis on independent living, memory care, and long-term and short-term care, the home offers an environment where residents continuously grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that maximizes everyone’s quality of life.
D’Youville Place specializes in surgical recovery, skilled nursing, and therapeutic rehabilitation. Other community features include housekeeping, transportation, social events, recreational activities, and specialized programs.
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.
Kickstart your rewarding retirement experience with Colonial Gardens, a dynamic senior living community in Beverly, MA, offering a serene environment for independent living. Residents feel safe, secure and comfortable in their carefully built accommodations with 24-hour emergency pull cords and fire protection systems & sprinklers installed. The community liberates residents from their tedious chores and daily responsibilities like cleaning and maintenance to give them more time for living their best lives.
With its wide range of meaningful activities and events, the community helps residents maintain an active and vibrant lifestyle with plenty of opportunities for learning new things and making new friends. Three deliciously prepared meals are served daily with a coffee, fruit, and snack bar available anytime of the day to satisfy residents’ cravings and dietary needs. An array of amenities like a library, salon, fitness center, relaxing walking paths, and inviting common spaces are offered to make residents’ living experience more com and enjoyable.
Create meaningful moments in your retirement at Fulton School Residences, an idyllic community in Weymouth, MA, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, designed for the comfort of those 62+. Residents can ease their worries with round-the-clock emergency maintenance, compassionate management, and laundry spaces.
Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Delightful restaurants and shops are also easily accessible, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Cats are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community’s vibrant and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish in their golden years.
Enjoy the retirement of your dreams at The Moorings at Squantum Gardens, a dedicated 55+ community nestled in the idyllic neighborhood of Quincy, MA, offering independent living. With cozy and well-thought-out one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures that older adults have options to choose from. Residents also have a hassle-free lifestyle with laundry spaces and maintenance services.
With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Shopping, dining, and healthcare providers are also easily accessible, especially with public transportation and major highways nearby. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting make it an enticing option for those seeking the finest retirement experience.
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.
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Massachusetts
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 228 independent living communities in Massachusetts. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Massachusetts?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Massachusetts, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Massachusetts?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.