Page 14 of Best Independent Living in Massachusetts

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Brockton, MA, Bixby Brockton is an inviting community that offers independent living. The community has cozy and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents have a hassle-free living with round-the-clock maintenance, management, and laundry spaces.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With a variety of kitchen features, residents can prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. Residents are also welcome to bring a cat to ease their loneliness. The community’s warm and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.

Spend your golden years at Peabody House, an idyllic haven in Peabody, MA, offering independent living. The community is dedicated to those 62+ and adults with disabilities, featuring 140 affordable and specially designed accommodations. Management services and round-the-clock emergency response are also provided, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Restaurants nearby also provide residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its warm and inviting environment.

Live blissfully at Fairweather Apartments – Peabody, a blissful retreat in Peabody, MA, that offers independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. 24-hour emergency maintenance and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents can have a hassle-free lifestyle.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can bring their pets to accompany them and prevent loneliness. The community is a good option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its vibrant and inviting setting.

Make every moment of your golden years count at Ships’ Cove, a blissful community in Fall River, MA, offering independent living. Thoughtfully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With round-the-clock maintenance and convenient apartment features, residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively, accompanied by a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching events. Thriving restaurants and shops are available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its top-notch amenities and exceptional services.

St. Stephen’s Tower offers independent living in Lynn, MA, with private living, community services, and no daily care. As a high rise, it has studio and one bedroom housing options: a studio is one private space, while a one bedroom layout includes a separate bedroom.

St. Stephen’s Tower may be a good fit for someone seeking a studio or one bedroom home while managing without daily care. A Walk Score of 89 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet in their home.

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Plymouth, MA, Cherry Hill II is a distinguished 62+ community that offers independent living. With 35 purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. On-site management, maintenance, and laundry spaces are also available, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Fun recreational opportunities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful restaurants, local shops, and leisure sites are easily accessible, providing residents with plenty of dining options and entertainment opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With extensive amenities and exceptional services, residents make the most of their golden years without hassles.

John Boyle O’Reilly Apartments offers independent living in Boston’s South Boston neighborhood. Residents have private apartments along with community services, but no daily care, so the home may suit someone who wants an apartment and does not need daily assistance. The age restricted, mixed income community serves older adults across different income levels.

There are 32 apartments, including studios and one bedroom homes. A studio keeps living space in one private room, while a one bedroom separates the bedroom from the main living area. Residents also have a community lounge, landscaped outdoor green space, and resident services and activities, giving them places to spend time and connect beyond their apartments.

The area has a Walk Score of 87, placing it in the very walkable category. Most errands can be completed on foot, so someone who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, which means a resident can continue living with a pet. Peabody Properties owns the community.

Overview of Monsignor Neagle

Live a vibrant lifestyle at Monsignor Neagle, a distinguished 62+ community in Malden, MA, offering independent living. Featuring a variety of purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents have more time to do the things they love, with round-the-clock emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents enjoy mealtimes on their own terms with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit and a variety of restaurants nearby. Cats are also welcome to accompany residents to prevent them from getting lonely. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

Webster Square Towers East & West Apartments offers independent living in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the Main South neighborhood. The tall apartment property is wheelchair accessible and has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. Independent living means private apartment living without daily care, so it may suit someone who manages personal care and other everyday needs independently and wants an accessible home.

Residents can rent or own their home within the community. The property opened in 1949 and is now part of a redevelopment project that plans to replace the existing units with approximately 350 new units, so that number refers to planned replacement housing, not a confirmed current unit count.

A spa, courtyard, garden, and patio offer places to spend time indoors and outside. Approximately 5.7 acres of open space and a linear park add outdoor areas within the community. The area has an 86/100 Walk Score, placing it in the very walkable range, where most errands can be handled on foot and someone who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Overview of Curtain Lofts

Curtain Lofts is an independent living community for adults 55 and older in Fall River, Massachusetts, in the Flint Village neighborhood. Independent living here means private apartment living with community services rather than daily personal care, so it may suit adults 55 and older who do not need daily assistance.

Residents can choose between one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. A two bedroom layout offers an additional room for separate sleeping or living arrangements, while the starting price of $1,000 per month gives families a baseline for budgeting an independent living apartment.

A fitness center lets residents exercise within the community, and the community room and function space provide places for resident use and gatherings. The apartments have loft style details, including exposed brick, exposed wood beam ceilings, hardwood floors, granite countertops, walk in closets and vaulted ceilings.

The area has a Walk Score of 85, making it very walkable. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Starting Price $1,000/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026