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Page 19 of Best Independent Living in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 231 independent living communities in Massachusetts using Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MA
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Avg Walk Score: 53/ 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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Massachusetts

The Commons in Lincoln
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lincoln
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 94
Rank #268 / 276
Yes-
5
Facility 5
MA AVG 53
Rank #485 / 498
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
C-No-
Hebrew SeniorLife
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Boston (Roslindale)
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 94
Rank #232 / 276
No-
38
Facility 38
MA AVG 53
Rank #324 / 498
---No-
River Falls Senior Living
IL
NH
AL
Fall River
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
No-
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 53
Rank #24 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 24
Rank #153 / 180
-YesNo
Brookdale Cushing Park
IL
AL
MC
Framingham (Emeritus At Farm Pond)
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 94
Rank #94 / 276
Yes22
23
Facility 23
MA AVG 53
Rank #395 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 24
Rank #1 / 180
A+NoNo
The Village at Willow Crossings
IL
AL
MC
RC
Mansfield (Mansfield Center)
104
Facility 104
MA AVG 94
Rank #89 / 276
Yes18
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 53
Rank #412 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
C-NoNo
The Gables at Winchester
IL
AL
RC
Winchester (Cambridge Street)
123
Facility 123
MA AVG 94
Rank #55 / 276
Yes-
52
Facility 52
MA AVG 53
Rank #250 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
35
Facility 35
MA AVG 24
Rank #20 / 180
-NoNo
AVIVA Country Club Heights
IL
AL
MC
RC
Woburn (Rehabilitation Way)
107
Facility 107
MA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 276
No24
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 53
Rank #259 / 498
Traditional (83), Special Care (24)
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 24
Rank #27 / 180
ANoNo
Atria Woodbriar Park
IL
AL
MC
RC
Falmouth (Teaticket)
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 94
Rank #110 / 276
Yes50
55
Facility 55
MA AVG 53
Rank #233 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 24
Rank #27 / 180
-NoNo
Cadbury Commons
IL
AL
MC
Cambridge (Neighborhood Nine)
74
Facility 74
MA AVG 94
Rank #176 / 276
Yes24
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 53
Rank #81 / 498
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
A+NoNo
Keystone Commons
IL
AL
MC
Ludlow (Scott Corners)
66
Facility 66
MA AVG 94
Rank #195 / 276
Yes25
8
Facility 8
MA AVG 53
Rank #480 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 24
Rank #27 / 180
-YesNo
Carleton-Willard Village
IL
NH
CH
Bedford
179
Facility 179
MA AVG 94
Rank #12 / 276
No-
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 53
Rank #484 / 498
1 Bed / 2 Bed Apartments-A+No-
Thirwood Place
IL
AL
South Yarmouth
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 94
Rank #190 / 276
Yes-
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 53
Rank #455 / 498
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
-NoNo
Autumn Glen at Dartmouth
IL
AL
MC
Dartmouth (Smith Mills)
85
Facility 85
MA AVG 94
Rank #145 / 276
Yes37
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 53
Rank #412 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
-NoNo
Cabot Park Village
IL
Newtonville
-Yes-
71
Facility 71
MA AVG 53
Rank #165 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
C-No-
Grove Manor Estates
IL
AL
MC
Braintree (Grove Street)
70
Facility 70
MA AVG 94
Rank #184 / 276
No15
54
Facility 54
MA AVG 53
Rank #238 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
-NoNo
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Overview of Tribune Apartments

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.

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Overview of Southfield

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.

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Overview of Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences

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.

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Overview of John Shea Court

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.

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Overview of Canterbury Arms Apartments

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.

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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 Fairweather Apartments – Peabody

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.

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Overview of Union Towers

Situated on Broad Street, Union Towers is a senior housing community in Weymouth, MA, dedicated to those 50+, 62+, and with disabilities. The community offers a variety of studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, as well as handicapped-accessible apartments. A maintenance team and a nurse are also available on-site.

Social activities and wellness programs encourage active living and foster interactions. A laundry room and a computer lab are among the amenities available for residents’ convenience. Most services and local amenities can also be reached on foot, as it is located in a highly walkable neighborhood with a walkability score of 79. Union Towers is open for tours from Monday to Friday, from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.

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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 Laurelwood at the Pinehills

Spend your best years at Laurelwood at the Pinehills, an outstanding community in Plymouth, MA, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Here, residents can maintain their independence without hassles, as chores and maintenance are taken care of.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and fun programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Three delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With top-tier amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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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 231 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.