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Overview of Bethany Communities

Make the most of your best years at Bethany Communities – Phoenix, a distinct community in Haverhill, MA, offering independent living. Providing beautifully furnished and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with plenty of convenient apartment amenities and safety features.

There’s no dull moment with a variety of fun gathering spaces and relaxing leisure. Residents can enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences with friends in the dining room. With its extensive amenities and friendly setting, residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Fox Hill Village

Fox Hill Village in Westwood, Massachusetts, is an independent senior living community that goes beyond mere residence. Its cooperative ownership model empowers residents, providing a voice in community operations and the potential for asset appreciation. Beyond this unique structure, Fox Hill Village is a welcoming, inclusive community where individuals live proactively, pursue goals, learn, and engage passionately.

Residents enjoy access to dining venues, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, a golf simulator, outdoor spaces, educational programs, art studio, a woodworking shop, and more. Health care at Fox Hill follows a unique approach, supporting independent living with a complete continuum of care, including on-site health services, outpatient therapy, and assisted living with continuing care and memory support. The community’s commitment to sustainability further enhances its appeal, making Fox Hill Village a comprehensive and enriching choice for seniors.

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Overview of Saint Mary’s Plaza

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Lynn, MA, Saint Mary’s Plaza is a specially designed community that offers independent living. 99 cozy and sophisticated floor plans are provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With round-the-clock emergency maintenance and compassionate management, residents maintain their independence without hassles.

Distinct local shops and recreational spaces are available nearby, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy a variety of delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences, with restaurants in the area. Pets are welcome to accompany residents and prevent them from getting lonely. The community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years, accompanied by its warm and inviting setting.

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Overview of 99 Kent Street Apartments

99 Kent Street Apartments is an independent living community in Brookline, Massachusetts, for adults aged 55 and older. Residents have private apartments and community services rather than daily care, making it a possible fit for someone who wants to manage routine needs while living in a senior community.

The community offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. A one-bedroom provides private living space for one resident, while a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a separate bedroom and more living space. Independent living starts at $3,300 per month, giving families a baseline for the monthly apartment cost.

In Brookline’s Central Village neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 95. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, and planned resident activities create scheduled opportunities to join organized community events.

Starting Price $3,300/Month Info Pricing updated on May 18th, 2026

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Overview of Logan Square Residences

Experience a vibrant lifestyle at Logan Square Residences, a distinct community in Boston, MA, offering independent living. The community features a variety of cozy one-bedroom floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and safety. Residents have more time to do the things they love with round-the-clock maintenance and laundry spaces.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness, though restrictions apply. The community also boasts state-of-the-art amenities, including a community room, a fitness center, a library, and a beautiful garden.

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Artisan at Hudson

253 Washington Street, Hudson, Ma 01749, Hudson, MA 01749
Overview of Artisan at Hudson

Artisan at Hudson offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Hudson, Massachusetts. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 88 beds. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care settings without leaving the community. Parkinson’s Care is also available as a specific program.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Scheduled transportation is available for errands, shopping, medical appointments, and outings around Hudson. Residents can join yoga, gardening, arts and crafts, live music, lifelong learning classes, movie nights, and cultural events, with multiple dining venues, a fitness center, and on site entertainment also available.

Starting Price $5,250/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is a secured setting with supervision for someone living with memory loss or dementia. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock.

Home care brings support to a resident in their home, while hospice care and palliative care focus on comfort and support during serious illness or the end of life. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident to move to a different level of care without leaving as needs change. Hebrew SeniorLife has 50 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. The Wolk Center for Memory Health and programs focused on memory loss and dementia address memory-related needs, while expressive art therapies and intergenerational programs offer structured activities through creative expression and contact across generations.

Post-acute rehabilitative care, short-term rehab, outpatient care, and rehabilitation services support recovery or therapy without requiring a permanent move to another setting. Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Transportation is available for trips beyond the community, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time available per resident across the care setting; a Walk Score of 38 out of 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

The combination of multiple care levels, rehabilitation, and respite care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could change over time or for a family needing temporary support.

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Overview of Mazur Park Apartments

Mazur Park Apartments is a 62+ retirement community in Lowell, MA, offering thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom homes. As a mixed-income community, income qualifications and rent restrictions are followed to accommodate older adults’ budgets and preferences. 24-hour emergency maintenance, a laundry care suite, and resident service programs are provided, ensuring residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. With handicap accessible spaces and a wellness nurse, the community also ensures residents’ safety and well-being.

Activities, a weekly in-house bingo, and a rec room with various amenities are available to foster socialization and encourage residents to explore hobbies. A large backyard patio, well-lit hallways with handrails, and assigned parking are among the many amenities provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Situated near Concord River, public transportation, and Saints Hospital in Lowell, the community has easy access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Massachusetts, Masur Park ensures older adults can maintain their independence with ease.

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Overview of Borden Place

Create unforgettable moments in Borden Place, an outstanding 62+ community in Fall River, MA, offering independent living. The community is committed to improving residents’ living experiences, providing beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans for their comfort. 24-hour emergency maintenance and a variety of apartment features are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and exciting events is conducted, encouraging residents to gain meaningful experiences and live actively. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals on their own terms and enjoy delightful dining options. Pets are also allowed to accompany residents, as long as they follow community guidelines. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.

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Overview of Silsbee Tower

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Lynn, MA, Silsbee Tower is a purposely built 62+ community that offers independent living. With a variety of specially designed and spacious accommodations, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. 24-hour maintenance and laundry spaces, alongside convenient apartment features, are available for residents’ convenience.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections in its cozy gathering spaces. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s scenic views and state-of-the-art amenities create the perfect setting for residents to relax and gain meaningful moments in retirement.

Starting Price $1,800/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Independent Living in Massachusetts at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 57/ 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: 91The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90