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| The Residence at Orchard Grove | IL AL MC | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Irving Square Apartments, an outstanding 62+ community in Framingham, MA, offering independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. The community welcomes older adults with mixed incomes, helping ease financial burdens.
Carefully curated activities and engaging programs are conducted, so residents can spend their days as they please. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With plenty of convenient maintenance services and apartment features, residents are guaranteed the utmost convenience. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its warm and friendly environment.
Beautifully situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Haverhill, MA, Ahepa 39 Senior Apartments is a distinct community that offers independent living. Here, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort with beautifully designed one-bedroom floor plans. The community also strives to help residents live without hassles, providing on-site maintenance and management.
Encouraging residents to interact with their surroundings and live actively, a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted. A fully furnished kitchen is also available, allowing residents to prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. Residents can bring small pets to accompany them and ease their loneliness. With its state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents will surely thrive in retirement.
Ideally set in the thriving neighborhood of Somerville, MA, Mt. Pleasant Apartments is an astounding 62+ community that offers independent living. 42 cozy one-bedrooms and 23 spacious two-bedrooms are provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Income qualifications and rent restrictions are utilized to ease financial burdens.
With fun gathering spaces and leisure opportunities, residents will not run out of things to do for socialization and recreation. A variety of delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s warm and inviting environment.
Spend your best years at Hunter Place Apartments, a blissful retreat in Springfield, MA, offering independent living. Dedicated to those 55+, the community has beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. 24-hour maintenance and laundry spaces are also provided, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free living.
Thriving local shops and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents can also prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs with a full kitchen. The community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years while staying on a budget, especially with its income-based rents and friendly setting.
Ideally set in the harmonious neighborhood of Springfield, MA, Museum Park Apartments is a distinct community that offers independent living. The community is committed to improving the quality of life of those 55+, providing thoughtfully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. 24-hour emergency maintenance and safety features are available for residents’ safety.
With nearby parks, shopping, and recreational spaces, residents can spend their days as they please. A fully equipped kitchen is also provided, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. Residents are also allowed to bring their pet cat to accompany them and ease their loneliness. The community’s warm and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their golden years.
Experience the retirement of your dreams at The Lincoln, a distinguished 62+ community in Brockton, MA, offering independent living. A variety of sophisticated and specially designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans are provided for residents’ comfort and safety. All utilities included, alongside 24-hour emergency maintenance and management, are available, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends, especially with plenty of recreational spaces and thriving local shops nearby. Restaurants in the area also provide plenty of delightful options to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is a good option for those looking to downsize in their golden years.
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.
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.
Make every moment of your best years at Campello High Rise, a blissful retreat in Brockton, MA, offering independent living. Featuring purposely designed and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with maintenance services and plenty of convenient apartment features.
Exercise classes and cozy gathering spaces are provided, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious lunch is also available five days a week, so residents have the finest dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. A variety of unique shops and local amenities are easily accessible for residents’ needs and leisure. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming setting.
Spend your best years at Riverside Towers, a distinguished community set in the thriving neighborhood of Medford, MA, offering independent living. Thoughtfully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay. On-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also available, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles.
Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a well-planned calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs. A variety of delightful restaurants are also available nearby, providing delicious and well-balanced meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a recreation room, a business center, a media room, and a spacious courtyard, creating the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.
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 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.













