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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
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#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
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#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 |
Situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Walpole, MA, the New Pond Village is a trusted senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community provides a relaxed and maintenance free living for all its residents. Spacious and cozy accommodations tailored to the needs of its residents are available. With a dedicated and trained team, residents can avail varying levels of care and support through its Lifecare contract. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions are supported by certified dementia practitioners.
Experience its top-notch amenities and services including housekeeping and laundry services and on-site salon and barbershop. Indulge in gourmet dining experience prepared a talented culinary team. Participate in a full calendar of activities to further enhance wellness and social engagements. With the New Pond Village, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement experience.
Experience comfort and security like no other in the extraordinary senior living community of Atria Fairhaven at Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA. Offering a spectrum of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, the community provides high-quality care and assistance 24/7. With warm and meticulously-designed floor plans including studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, together with memory care neighborhood’s studio and shared suite, residents enjoy a bright and friendly environment.
Atria Fairhaven focuses on the uniqueness and freedom of seniors, providing them with care and assistance that perfectly matches their unique needs. Moreover, the community offers an Engage Life program and a Life Guidance program to ensure that residents live a fulfilled life with joy and inspiration. Catering to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences, the community offers various meal options including vegetarian options alongside three chef-prepared meals every day. The community provides wonderful amenities including a library, a fitness center, a salon, an on-site physician, a game room, an outdoor grill, a courtyard, a peaceful sunlit patio, and walking paths for the seniors’ enjoyment and wellness.
Atria Marland Place is a cozy senior living community settling in Stevens Street, Andover, MA providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring homey and spacious floor plans ranging from studio to one- and two-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchenettes and individual thermostat controls, the community ensures comfort and security. Prioritizing the seniors’ freedom and uniqueness, Atria Marland Place ensures that they receive proper care and assistance that best matches their unique needs and preferences.
Atria Marland Place strives to deliver a better quality of life, encouraging them to remain energized and engaged. The community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily in multiple dining venues to satisfy residents’ dietary needs. With pet-friendly amenities including a pub, a library, a movie theater, a fitness center, a salon and spa, an onsite physician office space, an art studio, and a billiards room, the community ensures the entertainment and wellness of its residents.
Tucked away within a serene setting in Newburyport, MA, Adviniacare Country Center is a relaxing senior living community that offers short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Residents here enjoy serene and spacious accommodation that allows them to enjoy their rests and personal time in utmost comfort and privacy. An excellent and professional care team is always available to deliver the care services and support residents need whenever they need them.
All-day dining options are available to make sure residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are always satisfied. Fun and engaging recreation activities are also offered for a vibrant living experience that allows residents to thrive and maintain their activity. A wide array of amenities, such as a beautiful patio, common areas, and hair salon are offered to further enhance residents’ stay within the community.
Marian Manor is a non-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Boston. The nursing home offers a top-notch level of service that is sponsored by the Carmelite Sister for the Aged and the Infirm. Management ensures that the mental, physical, and emotional needs of their residents are met and satisfied; they provide a personalized care program that is focused on the specific needs of each unique individual. Marian Manor is where opportunities happen, and where residents know and feel that they belong.
Serving the ideal blend of comfort and active living, The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living is an exceptional senior living community in Westborough, MA, that offers independent living. Residents can choose from a variety of studio,one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans with easy access to convenient services and amenities. A team of kind managers live within the community and are available 24/7 to provide residents with utmost support and assistance.
Services like housekeeping, linen, transportation, and maintenance help residents to thrive and live a well-supported life. The community features plenty of inviting and warm common spaces that foster connections and an enriched way of life. Amenities such as chef-prepared meals, full-service salon, theater, library, craft room, TV room, and beautiful outdoor areas, further enhances residents’ living experience, giving them plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and relaxation.
Southgate at Shrewsbury – Hampton Suites is a 70-bed assisted living community located at 30 Julio Drive in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Worcester County, the facility operates as the assisted living component of the Southgate at Shrewsbury retirement campus, providing residents access to a broader continuum of care.
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the regulation of this facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the current source data, and the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Records indicate that no civil money penalties or payment denials have been imposed by CMS within the past three years.
Staffing levels, specific amenity details, and dining descriptions are not reported in the available source data, so families should request this information during a tour. Monthly pricing, occupancy levels, and payment options are also not publicly listed in the current records.
Families seeking assisted living within a larger-scale retirement campus may find this environment appropriate. Families evaluating Southgate at Shrewsbury – Hampton Suites should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.
New Horizons at Marlborough is a 120-bed senior living community located at 400 Hemenway Street in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility operates as a nonprofit community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care for residents aged 62 and older. The community accepts Medicare and carries a geriatric psychiatry designation.
The facility provides 24-hour staffing and maintains a doctor on staff. The campus includes an on-site pharmacy and a fitness center. Resident suites are equipped with emergency call systems, and the property features an emergency power system. Clinical offerings are designed to support residents with behavioral or psychiatric care needs.
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the regulation of this facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the current source data, and the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Records show that no civil money penalties or payment denials have been imposed by CMS within the past three years.
Confirmed amenities include daily breakfast and dinner, an on-site health club, a library, and outdoor picnic areas. Monthly fees include utilities, housekeeping, and linen services. Three daily meals are provided in community dining rooms. Religious services, including Catholic Mass and Protestant services, are held on-site. Specific details regarding staffing ratios and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data.
Families seeking nonprofit assisted living or memory care with on-site psychiatric and medical support may find this setting suitable. Families evaluating New Horizons at Marlborough should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.
Carmel Terrace is a 69-bed assisted living and independent living community located at 933 Central Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility provides independent living, assisted living, and short-term respite care.
The community maintains a staff of licensed nurses and CNAs, with rehabilitation and short-term rehab services available on-site. Resident programming includes a daily activities calendar and a faith-centered approach featuring daily Mass and spiritual enrichment. Pets are not permitted on the premises.
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the regulation of this facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the current source records, and the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Records indicate that no civil money penalties or payment denials have been imposed by CMS within the past three years.
The community provides daily meals in a restaurant-style dining setting. Specific details regarding staffing ratios, a full list of on-site amenities, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data, so families should request these details during a tour. Information regarding occupancy levels and payment options is also not publicly listed in current records.
Families seeking assisted living or independent living with integrated religious services may find this setting suitable. Families evaluating Carmel Terrace should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, pricing, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.
Artisan at Hudson is an 88-bed senior living community located at 253 Washington Street in Hudson, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility is operated by SageLife Senior Living and provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Accommodations consist of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units ranging from 334 to 904 square feet.
Monthly pricing begins at $5,250 for independent living, $6,875 for assisted living, and $9,375 for memory care. The community is staffed by licensed nurses and CNAs. Services include 24/7 concierge, security, maintenance, housekeeping, linen services, and personal transportation. Meals are included in the monthly cost.
The facility offers a Parkinson’s Care program in addition to rehabilitation, short-term rehab, and respite services. Specific staffing ratios and current occupancy levels are not reported in the available source data, so families should request these details during a tour.
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the regulation of this facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the current source records. The community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, and no civil money penalties or payment denials have been imposed by CMS within the past three years.
Families seeking multiple levels of care in a single residential setting, particularly those requiring specialized support for Parkinson’s disease, may find this setting suitable. Families evaluating Artisan at Hudson should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.
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.













