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| 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 | - | Yes | No |
| Brookdale Cushing Park | IL AL MC | Framingham (Emeritus At Farm Pond) | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
94
Rank
#94 / 276 | Yes | 22 |
23
Facility
23
MA AVG
53
Rank
#395 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| The Village at Willow Crossings | IL AL MC RC | Mansfield (Mansfield Center) | 104
Facility
104
MA AVG
94
Rank
#89 / 276 | Yes | 18 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
53
Rank
#412 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | C- | No | No |
| 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 | - | No | No |
| AVIVA Country Club Heights | IL AL MC RC | Woburn (Rehabilitation Way) | 107
Facility
107
MA AVG
94
Rank
#86 / 276 | No | 24 |
50
Facility
50
MA AVG
53
Rank
#259 / 498 | Traditional (83), Special Care (24) | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 180 | A | No | No |
| Atria Woodbriar Park | IL AL MC RC | Falmouth (Teaticket) | 95
Facility
95
MA AVG
94
Rank
#110 / 276 | Yes | 50 |
55
Facility
55
MA AVG
53
Rank
#233 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 180 | - | No | No |
| Cadbury Commons | IL AL MC | Cambridge (Neighborhood Nine) | 74
Facility
74
MA AVG
94
Rank
#176 / 276 | Yes | 24 |
86
Facility
86
MA AVG
53
Rank
#81 / 498 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| Keystone Commons | IL AL MC | Ludlow (Scott Corners) | 66
Facility
66
MA AVG
94
Rank
#195 / 276 | Yes | 25 |
8
Facility
8
MA AVG
53
Rank
#480 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 180 | - | Yes | No |
| 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 | - | No | No |
| Autumn Glen at Dartmouth | IL AL MC | Dartmouth (Smith Mills) | 85
Facility
85
MA AVG
94
Rank
#145 / 276 | Yes | 37 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
53
Rank
#412 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | - | No | No |
| 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 | No | 15 |
54
Facility
54
MA AVG
53
Rank
#238 / 498 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | - | No | No |
Situated in the peaceful city of Westwood, MA, The Residences at Highland Glen blends vibrant living with exceptional care. Offering skilled nursing and assisted living options, the community focuses on enhancing residents’ quality of life through compassionate, personalized support. The dedicated team conducts comprehensive assessments to tailor care to each resident’s individual needs, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Residents can also select between comfortable one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, thoughtfully designed for both comfort and personal space.
With an array of amenities like a greenhouse and fitness center, The Residences at Highland Glen encourages an active and eco-friendly lifestyle. Inviting social areas and engaging activities make each day fulfilling and joyful. Every detail is carefully designed to uplift, inspire, and celebrate the enjoyment of daily life.
Experience premium services and true hospitality with The Residence at Vinnin Square, a warm and inviting senior living community in Swampscott, MA, offering an array of care options. Residents here can choose from various lifestyle options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays depending on their needs. The community empowers residents to enjoy the things that make them happy without worries by handling their daily chores and responsibilities.
Visiting healthcare professionals are available to deliver added care to accommodate other needs that residents may have. Vibrant activities and entertainment spaces are also available to give residents opportunities for leisure and recreation. Delicious meals and other amenities are also available to further enhance residents’ living experience.
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.
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.
Have the finest retirement experience at Grinnell Mansion, an esteemed 62+ community surrounded by museums and local amenities in New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. The community features purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring those with low incomes can downsize without hassles. Here, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with round-the-clock emergency maintenance and management.
Thoughtfully curated activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents also enjoy mealtimes on their terms with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. Major highways and public transportation allow residents to travel conveniently. The community is a good option for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its warm and inviting environment.
Beautifully situated near the Quequechan River Rail Trail in Fall River, MA, Knitting Mill Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to older adults with low incomes. Here, residents have a hassle-free lifestyle with on-site management and plenty of convenient apartment features.
Wellness opportunities and cozy gathering spaces are provided, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also have easy access to a variety of restaurants and shops nearby, providing delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Accompanied by the community’s bright and friendly environment, residents can thrive in their golden years.
Make every moment of your golden years count at Ships’ Cove, a blissful community in Fall River, MA, offering independent living. Thoughtfully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With round-the-clock maintenance and convenient apartment features, residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively, accompanied by a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching events. Thriving restaurants and shops are available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its top-notch amenities and exceptional services.
The Lawrence Housing Authority manages income-restricted independent senior living options across multiple properties near the city center of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Operating as a public housing agency rather than a single private assisted living facility, the authority provides affordable studio apartments up to four-bedroom apartments managed by Executive Director Efrain Rolon.
The surrounding community features a walkability score of 89 out of 100, indicating a pedestrian-friendly layout where residents can independently access local retail, grocery stores, and neighborhood restaurants on foot. On-site infrastructure incorporates designated parking areas, regular community policing programs, and space for physical rehabilitation sessions.
Properties are designed for self-sufficient routines without structured dining packages, allowing residents to manage their own meals or utilize nearby community food options.
Prospective residents can get in touch with the central admissions and occupancy office on Elm Street to review the application checklist and current waitlist processing times.
Experience a worry-free retirement at Diamond Spring Gardens, a blissful retreat situated in the quiet setting of Lawrence, MA, offering independent living. The community has beautifully designed and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to those 62+ or adults with disability. With income restrictions, those with lower incomes can downsize without hassles.
Thriving local amenities and leisure sites are available in proximity, providing residents with easy access to recreation and wellness. Residents can also enjoy mealtimes based on their preferences and dietary needs with restaurants and shops in the area. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming setting.
Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Framingham, MA, Framingham Green is an exceptional community that offers independent living. The community has cozy and specially designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. 24-hour emergency maintenance and laundry spaces, alongside convenient apartment features, are provided, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Unique local amenities and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With a well-equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its friendly setting and state-of-the-art amenities.
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 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.













