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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 |
Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Chicopee, MA, Canterbury Arms Apartments is a distinct community that offers independent living. Featuring affordable and purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures that those 62+ and adults with disability can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. For residents’ convenience, laundry spaces and maintenance services are available.
Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Unique local shops and delightful restaurants are also available nearby, providing residents with easy access to their needs and leisure. With its income-based rents, the community strives to maintain affordability for those looking to downsize in their golden years.
Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Medford, MA, Water Street Apartments is a purposely built community that offers independent living. Designed for low-income older adults, the community features a variety of cozy one-bedroom accommodations. Here, residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle, as maintenance is taken care of.
Entertainment sites and convenient local shops surround the area, providing endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy various dining options with restaurants nearby. The community strives to maintain affordability, including utilities in the rent to ease financial burdens. With its warm and friendly environment, residents can keep their peace of mind and create unforgettable moments in retirement.
Have the finest retirement experience at Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences, an astounding community in Brookline, MA, offering independent living. With plenty of convenient apartment features in specially designed accommodations, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle. Maintenance services and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness, especially with plenty of local amenities and recreational spaces nearby. A fully furnished kitchen is also provided, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to promote a warm and inviting environment, so residents can flourish in their golden years.
Enjoy your best years at John Shea Court, a purposely built community in Taunton, MA, offering independent living. Beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans are provided in a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can keep their peace of mind. Laundry spaces and maintenance services are also provided for residents’ convenience.
Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a fun clubhouse and various recreational opportunities. Delightful restaurants and shops surrounding the area provide residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and inviting setting makes it an enticing option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with income-based rents.
Live the best of your golden years at Southfield, a distinct community in Plymouth, MA, offering independent living. The community has a variety of purposely built and spacious accommodations, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind and downsize according to their budgets with income-based rents.
Residents have convenient access to thriving local amenities and recreational spaces, providing unending leisure and wellness opportunities. With a variety of restaurants in the area, residents enjoy delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.
Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Framingham, MA, Tribune Apartments is an idyllic community that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and spacious studio and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. The community also strives to maintain affordability and ease the financial burdens with income qualifications and rent restrictions.
Here, residents enjoy a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces. A variety of local shops and recreational spaces are available, providing residents with endless recreation and wellness opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With its extensive services and top-notch amenities, the community ensures residents can thrive in their golden years.
Ideally situated near convenient local amenities in Haverhill, MA, Mission Towers is an idyllic haven that offers independent living. Those 62+ can rest assured of finding the accommodation that best matches their preferences, with thoughtfully furnished studio to two-bedroom floor plans. The community also provides utility allowance, alongside income-based rents, to ease financial burdens.
Here, residents can spend their days as they please, especially with convenient access to local shops and recreational spaces. With restaurants in the area and a furnished kitchen in each unit, residents enjoy mealtimes that best match their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement amidst its warm and inviting environment.
Live the best of your golden years at St. James Manor Apartments, an exceptional community set in the quiet neighborhood of Springfield, MA, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can also ease their worries with on-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces.
With thriving local shops and recreation sites nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. A fully equipped kitchen is available, allowing residents to prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a warm and inviting environment, the community ensures residents live a blissful retirement.
Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Worcester, MA, Webster Square Towers East & West Apartments is an exceptional community that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans are provided, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents have more time to do the things they love with on-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and exciting events is conducted. Grocery stores and restaurants are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its vibrant and friendly setting.
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.
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.













