Page 15 of Best Independent Living in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 239 independent living communities in MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MA
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Rita Hall

490 Hampshire St # 1, Lawrence, MA 01841
Overview of Rita Hall

Conveniently located in the harmonious setting of Lawrence, MA, Rita Hall is an outstanding community that offers independent living. With naturally lit and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, older adults can rest assured of finding the right accommodation based on their preferences. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with friendly management and round-the-clock emergency maintenance.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Healthcare providers, shopping, and restaurants are also easily accessible, alongside public transportation and major highways in the area, ensuring residents’ convenience. The community’s warm and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.

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Overview of Anthem Everett

Live a blissful retirement at Anthem Everett, a vibrant community in Everett, MA, offering independent living. Beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans are available in a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. Alongside a variety of convenient apartment features, maintenance services are also provided for residents’ convenience.

With fun gathering spaces and recreational opportunities, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents enjoy mealtimes on their terms with a modern kitchen in each unit and plenty of restaurants in the area, providing plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Other amenities include fire pits, a club room, a library, a fitness center, a yoga studio, a pet spa, and beautifully landscaped spaces.

Starting Price $3,500/Month Info Pricing updated on May 18th, 2026

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Manomet Place

170 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
Overview of Manomet Place

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.

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

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Overview of Grinnell Mansion

Have the finest retirement experience at Grinnell Mansion, an esteemed 62+ community surrounded by museums and local amenities in New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. The community features purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring those with low incomes can downsize without hassles. Here, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with round-the-clock emergency maintenance and management.

Thoughtfully curated activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents also enjoy mealtimes on their terms with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. Major highways and public transportation allow residents to travel conveniently. The community is a good option for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its warm and inviting environment.

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Overview of Knitting Mill Apartments

Beautifully situated near the Quequechan River Rail Trail in Fall River, MA, Knitting Mill Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to older adults with low incomes. Here, residents have a hassle-free lifestyle with on-site management and plenty of convenient apartment features.

Wellness opportunities and cozy gathering spaces are provided, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also have easy access to a variety of restaurants and shops nearby, providing delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Accompanied by the community’s bright and friendly environment, residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Mill Pond Apartments

Ideally situated near Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA, Mill Pond Apartments is an outstanding community that offers independent living. The community has specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Maintenance services and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are easily accessible, providing residents with endless leisure and wellness opportunities. A BBQ and picnic are also available, so residents can enjoy mealtimes with friends that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to promote a vibrant and inviting environment, so residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Robinson Cuticura Mill Apartments

Cherish every moment of your best years at Robinson Cuticura Mill Apartments, a distinct 62+ community in Malden, MA, offering independent living. The community has sophisticated and specially designed one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with on-site management, maintenance, and laundry spaces.

With recreational spaces and wellness opportunities, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. A variety of restaurants and shops surround the area, providing residents with delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has state-of-the-art amenities and a friendly setting, making it an enticing option for those seeking independence in their golden years.

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Overview of Market Mill Apartments

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Lowell, MA, Market Mill Apartments is an idyllic haven that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Laundry spaces and 24-hour maintenance are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can live actively and make new friends with thoughtfully curated activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Residents can prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs with a variety of kitchen features. Recreation sites, healthcare providers, and transportation are also easily accessible, providing leisure and wellness opportunities. The community’s warm and inviting environment makes it an enticing option for those seeking comfort in their golden years.

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Overview of Friendly Garden

Create unforgettable moments in your golden years at Friendly Garden, a distinct community in Revere, MA, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries amidst the community’s beautifully designed and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans. With income-based rents, the community strives to maintain affordability and ease financial burdens.

There’s no dull moment with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs that aim to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also gain convenient access to delightful dining options with restaurants and shops nearby. The community’s vibrant and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Serenity Towers at Brockton

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.

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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