Page 18 of Best Independent Living in Massachusetts

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Overview of Dom Narodowy Polski Apartments

Cherish every moment of your best years at Dom Narodowy Polski Apartments, a blissful community in Chicopee, MA, offering independent living. Beautifully designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. 24-hour maintenance services and laundry spaces are also available, so residents can ease their worries.

Unique local shops and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with endless leisure and wellness opportunities. A variety of dining options are also available, especially with restaurants nearby. The community promotes an active and vibrant lifestyle, encouraging residents to make the most of their best years.

Starting Price $1,474/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Raymond J. Lord Manor

Make the most of your golden years at Raymond J. Lord Manor, an idyllic retreat in Lowell, MA, offering independent living. Older adults can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with sophisticated and thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans. A compassionate manager and laundry spaces are also provided, ensuring residents can ease their worries during their stay.

Residents gain easy access to endless leisure and wellness opportunities with recreational spaces and thriving local amenities in the area. A fully equipped kitchen is also available, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a warm and friendly environment, the community ensures residents live beyond their potential.

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Overview of Whaler’s Place

Whaler’s Place is a welcoming community set in the idyllic neighborhood of New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. Those 55+ can rest assured of finding the accommodation that best matches their preferences with thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans. With plenty of convenient apartment features and maintenance services, residents can keep their peace of mind and live without hassles.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are easily accessible, providing unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs, with a restaurant in the area and a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. The community strives to help residents live beyond their potential in their golden years.

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Overview of Castle Hill

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Plymouth, MA, Castle Hill is a distinct community that offers independent living. The community has specially designed and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also keep their peace of mind and downsize according to their budgets with income-based rents.

Recreational spaces and thriving local shops are available nearby, providing residents with endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Delightful restaurants also ensure residents have a hassle-free dining experience with a variety of dining options. The community’s vibrant and friendly environment makes it an enticing option for those seeking independence in retirement.

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Overview of Southfield

Southfield offers independent living in Plymouth, MA, with a private home and community services for residents who do not need daily personal care. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants a one bedroom residence with access to on site amenities while remaining in an independent living setting. Housing is offered as one bedroom residences, giving a resident a separate bedroom within the home.

The starting price is $2,440 per month, identified as the monthly base fee, so families can use that amount as an entry point when estimating monthly costs. Pets are allowed, which lets residents continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride.

Transportation is available for residents who need help getting around, while landscaped grounds and walking paths provide outdoor routes on the community grounds. Residents can also use the pool, fitness center, salon and barber, and participate in outings, fitness groups and social events; the Personal Solutions program provides care products delivery. The dining program includes meals made with whole grains, lean proteins, and fresh fruits and vegetables, and residents can share recipes and participate in menu discussions.

Starting Price $2,440/Month Info Pricing updated on May 18th, 2026

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Overview of Camellia Gardens

Camellia Gardens is an independent living community in Maynard, MA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, making it a potential fit for someone who can manage daily personal needs without ongoing assistance. The setting is straightforward and self directed.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while the larger layouts offer separate bedrooms and living areas for someone who wants more room or for two people moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving to the community. With a Walk Score of 34, most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

Starting Price $3,995/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Norumbega Gardens

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Norumbega Gardens, a blissful haven in Auburndale, MA, offering independent living. Dedicated to enhancing the living experiences of those 62+, the community provides income-based rents for its beautifully furnished one-bedroom accommodations. Residents enjoy the utmost convenience with top-notch apartment features and maintenance services.

Unique local shops and leisure spaces are easily accessible, providing unending recreational and wellness opportunities. A variety of dining options are also provided by restaurants in the area, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its warm and friendly environment.

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Overview of Carriage House Apartments

Create unforgettable moments at Carriage House Apartments, a purposely built community in New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. The community has cozy and sophisticated studio and one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Alongside convenient apartment features, utilities are also paid for, ensuring residents can keep their peace of mind.

Residents have convenient access to dining, shopping, and recreation sites, especially with major highways nearby, ensuring they will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. A fully-equipped kitchen is provided in each unit, allowing residents to prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. The community’s top-notch amenities and friendly setting make it an enticing option for those aiming to downsize in retirement.

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Overview of Linden Towers

Make the most of your best years at Linden Towers, a blissful haven in Springfield, MA, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries with spacious and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, designed for their comfort and safety. The community also strives to provide a hassle-free living with round-the-clock maintenance and laundry spaces.

Residents have easy access to endless leisure and wellness opportunities with thriving local shops and recreation sites nearby. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents enjoy meals that suit their tastes and dietary needs. Promoting a warm and inviting environment, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Park Garden Apartments

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Methuen, MA, Park Garden Apartments is a distinguished community that offers independent living. The community features specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. 24-hour emergency maintenance and laundry spaces are also provided, ensuring residents have a convenient lifestyle.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With a well-equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals that best suit their tastes and nutritional needs. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents, as long as they comply with community policies. The community’s warm and inviting environment ensures residents make the most of their best years.

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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