Page 4 of Best Independent Living in Massachusetts

Overview of Maplewood at Weston

Maplewood at Weston has been part of its Weston, Massachusetts neighborhood for 12 years, sitting at 99 Norumbega Rd in a two-story building with 93 beds. It’s not built around a single kind of care. Independent living, personal care, and memory care all coexist here, spread across studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

Getting around does mean getting in a car. The Walk Score is 17, solidly car-dependent, so most errands and outings involve driving rather than walking. Pets are welcome, small animal companions specifically, so residents don’t have to leave a cat or a small dog behind to make the move.

Staffing runs around the clock here, with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on hand at all hours. Respite care, transportation, and housekeeping round out the practical side of things, the kind of support that takes real weight off a family’s shoulders. Beyond the basics, there’s a real push toward engagement: educational programs, cultural events, and wellness programming show up regularly, backed by a library, landscaped grounds, and a 24-hour emergency call system that residents can rely on if something goes wrong.

Twelve years in, spanning three levels of care, with staffing that doesn’t clock out: what Maplewood at Weston adds up to is a community built for residents whose needs might shift over time, without forcing a move somewhere new when they do.

Overview of Autumn Glen at Dartmouth

Autumn Glen at Dartmouth offers three types of care in Dartmouth, MA, located in the Smith Mills neighborhood, which are memory care, assisted living, and independent living. Residents in assisted living have their own apartments, receiving support for daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and managing medications. Independent living combines private living with community services while excluding daily care. When a resident’s dementia may result in wandering, memory care is the appropriate level, secured and supervised by staff.

Having all three available in one community allows a resident whose requirements increase to avoid searching for a new location. There are 85 beds available in studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, giving choices for individuals or couples. Pets are permitted to come with you.

Also available is respite care. A family can use it for temporary assistance while the primary caregiver is away or recuperating.

There’s a café, a beauty salon, and walking paths. Cooking Up Memories is a named memory care program here. The location suits someone seeking multiple levels of care, including memory care, as well as short-term respite within a single community.

Overview of New Horizons at Marlborough

New Horizons at Marlborough offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Marlborough, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since a move between levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 120 beds and opened in 1994, while Medicare is accepted for eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. A doctor is on staff for physician services within the community.

Residents can use the on site pool, salon, health club, and rehabilitation services without arranging those activities or therapy sessions elsewhere. Outdoor walking and planting areas offer ways to spend time outside on the property, and an on site pharmacy supports access to medications. Regular Catholic Mass and weekly Protestant services are available, and pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them.

Overview of Laurentide at Mashpee Commons

Located in the neighborhood of Plymouth, MA, Laurentide at Mashpee Commons is a respected senior living community designed to offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community welcomes residents into snug apartments with easy access to major services and amenities for a convenient living environment that allows them to enjoy restful days. With 24-hour care and supportive services, the community ensures residents are always well-cared for and provided with the assistance they need to enjoy their retirement years.

Fostering a vibrant and enriching community, Laurentide at Mashpee Commons encourages residents to participate in their dynamic activities, programs, and events. Meals are made fresh, delicious, and healthy to satisfy residents’ cravings and nutritional needs. Various amenities like a pub, cafe, salon services, and relaxing outdoor spaces are also offered to make residents’ stay within the community more pleasing.

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Starting Price $8,515/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Brightview Wakefield

Set amidst the beautiful town of Wakefield, MA, Brightview Wakefield is a prominent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features 131 deluxe studios, one and two bedroom apartments to choose from, with quick access to the community’s plethora of interesting amenities and convenient services. A team of experienced and well-trained care associates are always available to provide various assistance, including help with tiring chores, mobility or managing medications.

Residents always wake up to a lively everyday life with the help of a Vibrant Living Director that carefully curates a brimming calendar of engaging activities that promote enjoyment, learning, and connections. The community ensures residents are always getting their daily nutrients intake with chef-prepared gourmet food that caters to various tastes and dietary needs. From convenient services and compassionate care to a host of interesting amenities, residents can comfortably enjoy a meaningful retirement life.

Indulge in the coziness of Atria Draper Place, a bright and welcoming senior living community located at Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Focusing on the seniors’ wellness, the community features carefully designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments with individual thermostat controls, kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and housekeeping services. The community forges meaningful connections with trusted partners to ensure that seniors receive better care plans.

Atria Draper Place fosters a vibrant environment, conducting fun activities and enrichment programs. The community ensures a maintenance-free lifestyle, providing care and assistance around the clock. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy meals daily alongside different meal options including vegetarian meals. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a wellness center, a salon, an outdoor dining space and grill, and an onsite physician office space for the seniors’ convenience and leisure.

Stafford Hill Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Plymouth, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living supports private living without daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move.

The community has 86 beds and offers private and companion suites. A shared living arrangement is available for someone who wants a companion, and pets are allowed.

The area has a Walk Score of 48, placing it in a car-dependent setting. Most errands require a car or a ride.

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Starting Price $4,650/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Stone Hill at Andover aims to transform lives and make them better. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, the retirement home is the place perfect for independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

As a member of the Northbridge community, Stone Hill at Andover offers luxury and comfortability in a resort-like setting. Exquisite residential experience is found in the beautiful amenities and services found in the community– maintained spacious apartments, healthy dining experience, and social activities.

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Starting Price $7,020/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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.

Overview of Sugar Hill Assisted Living

Sugar Hill Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Dalton, MA. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 42 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. With several care levels on one campus, Sugar Hill Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

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Starting Price $3,500/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026