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| The Commons in Lincoln | IL AL MC NH SNF | Lincoln | 32
Facility
32
MA AVG
94
Rank
#268 / 276 | Yes | - |
5
Facility
5
MA AVG
53
Rank
#485 / 498 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | C- | No | - |
| Hebrew SeniorLife | IL AL HC HOS MC NH PC SNF | Boston (Roslindale) | 50
Facility
50
MA AVG
94
Rank
#232 / 276 | No | - |
38
Facility
38
MA AVG
53
Rank
#324 / 498 | - | - | - | No | - |
| River Falls Senior Living | IL NH AL | Fall River | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#125 / 276 | No | - |
93
Facility
93
MA AVG
53
Rank
#24 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
24
Rank
#153 / 180 | - | Yes | No |
| Brookdale Cushing Park | IL AL MC | Framingham (Emeritus At Farm Pond) | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
94
Rank
#94 / 276 | Yes | 22 |
23
Facility
23
MA AVG
53
Rank
#395 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| The Village at Willow Crossings | IL AL MC RC | Mansfield (Mansfield Center) | 104
Facility
104
MA AVG
94
Rank
#89 / 276 | Yes | 18 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
53
Rank
#412 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | C- | No | No |
| The Gables at Winchester | IL AL RC | Winchester (Cambridge Street) | 123
Facility
123
MA AVG
94
Rank
#55 / 276 | Yes | - |
52
Facility
52
MA AVG
53
Rank
#250 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 35
Facility
35
MA AVG
24
Rank
#20 / 180 | - | No | No |
| AVIVA Country Club Heights | IL AL MC RC | Woburn (Rehabilitation Way) | 107
Facility
107
MA AVG
94
Rank
#86 / 276 | No | 24 |
50
Facility
50
MA AVG
53
Rank
#259 / 498 | Traditional (83), Special Care (24) | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 180 | A | No | No |
| Atria Woodbriar Park | IL AL MC RC | Falmouth (Teaticket) | 95
Facility
95
MA AVG
94
Rank
#110 / 276 | Yes | 50 |
55
Facility
55
MA AVG
53
Rank
#233 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 180 | - | No | No |
| Cadbury Commons | IL AL MC | Cambridge (Neighborhood Nine) | 74
Facility
74
MA AVG
94
Rank
#176 / 276 | Yes | 24 |
86
Facility
86
MA AVG
53
Rank
#81 / 498 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| Keystone Commons | IL AL MC | Ludlow (Scott Corners) | 66
Facility
66
MA AVG
94
Rank
#195 / 276 | Yes | 25 |
8
Facility
8
MA AVG
53
Rank
#480 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 180 | - | Yes | No |
| Carleton-Willard Village | IL NH CH | Bedford | 179
Facility
179
MA AVG
94
Rank
#12 / 276 | No | - |
6
Facility
6
MA AVG
53
Rank
#484 / 498 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed Apartments | - | A+ | No | - |
| Thirwood Place | IL AL | South Yarmouth | 69
Facility
69
MA AVG
94
Rank
#190 / 276 | Yes | - |
12
Facility
12
MA AVG
53
Rank
#455 / 498 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | - | No | No |
| Autumn Glen at Dartmouth | IL AL MC | Dartmouth (Smith Mills) | 85
Facility
85
MA AVG
94
Rank
#145 / 276 | Yes | 37 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
53
Rank
#412 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | - | No | No |
| Cabot Park Village | IL | Newtonville | - | Yes | - |
71
Facility
71
MA AVG
53
Rank
#165 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | C- | No | - |
| Grove Manor Estates | IL AL MC | Braintree (Grove Street) | 70
Facility
70
MA AVG
94
Rank
#184 / 276 | No | 15 |
54
Facility
54
MA AVG
53
Rank
#238 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | - | 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.
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.
Age gracefully at Serenity Towers at Brockton, a distinct 55+ community in Brockton, MA, offering independent living. Committed to improving the quality of life of those 55+, the community has beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans. On-site maintenance and management are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Fun gathering spaces and plenty of wellness opportunities are available, encouraging residents to live an active and vibrant lifestyle. Residents also have easy access to a variety of dining options with delightful restaurants and shops nearby. Amenities include a library, a sun deck, and a spacious garage, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.
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.
Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of New Bedford, MA, Manomet Place is a blissful haven that offers independent living. Committed to improving the quality of life of those 55+, the community has beautifully designed and spacious accommodations. 24-hour emergency maintenance and management are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Residents can interact with their surroundings amidst the community’s cozy gathering spaces. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. Dining, shopping, and recreational sites are also easily accessible, ensuring residents can spend their days as they please. The community is a great option for those seeking comfort in their golden years, especially with its warm and inviting environment.
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.
Experience senior living at its finest with Edgewood Lifecare Community, conveniently situated in North Andover, MA. This exceptional senior living community offers a comprehensive range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and direct admission services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations including apartments and cottages based on their preferences. Having a well-trained and compassionate team, the community ensures the utmost care and support for its residents every step of the way.
A highlight of this one-of-a-kind community is a wide array of top-quality amenities and services including delectable and healthy chef-prepared meals, fitness and wellness programs, transportation services, and more. Participate in a robust calendar of meaningful programs and recreational activities to boost engagement and well-being. With Edgewood, seniors are guaranteed an empowering and worry-free retirement.
Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Southwick, MA, Southwick Village is an outstanding senior living community that offers a serene environment for 55+ active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living. Carefully designed accommodations are provided to keep residents safe and relaxed as they enjoy the retirement life they’ve always envisioned. Convenient services like housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation are also offered, allowing residents to devote most of their precious time to the things that make them happy.
Various community activities are regularly held to encourage residents to maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Mealtimes are enjoyable and to look forward to with carefully prepared culinary delights that are made to be both healthy and tasty with consideration for special dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers access to a wide range of amenities, including an arts and crafts area, computer room, recreation areas, and beautiful outdoor space for gathering with friends or relaxing time outdoors.
Ranking Methodology
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
01
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
02
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
03
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
04
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
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
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 231 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.













