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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 |
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.
EPOCH Senior Living in Waltham offers an excellent service for personalized assisted living and memory care for its residents. They boast a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver lovely senior care. The premier choice in Waltham promotes an elevated and vibrant social life where they encourage seniors to connect with others and build meaningful relationships with one another.
As a renowned community member, residential living is focused on energizing, enriching, engaging, and elevating their lifestyles. Its remarkable accommodations are focused on maintaining an active assisted living lifestyle and immersing in stimulating memory care activities in a home-like setting. Other amenities include a family-gathering room, multiple recreational rooms, a dining room, and a fitness center.
Enjoy the best of your golden years at Atria Maplewood Place, a blissful retreat in Malden, MA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. A kind and highly trained team also provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs around the clock.
Dedicated to enhancing residents’ cognition and living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a good option for those seeking a variety of care in retirement, especially with its comprehensive options and state-of-the-art amenities.
Step into the inviting embrace of The Residence at Watertown Square, where classic home-inspired living meets the convenience of residential assisted living. Tucked in the heart of Cambridge, this home offers a spectrum of options, from independent living to memory care facilities, all designed to create a sense of comfort and belonging for seniors. Elevating senior living to an art form, it welcomes temporary stays or respite care needs with open arms. With three chef-prepared meals daily, transportation services, and 24-hour staffing, peace of mind is a constant companion.
The community extends its care by offering memory care qualifications that adhere to the highest standards, with associates certified by the National Institute for Dementia Education. From housekeeping and maintenance to enriching exercises and personalized laundry services, the home makes sure that every aspect of life is tended to. It also features a library, parking garage, patio entertainment space, and a salon. The Residence at Watertown Square ensures every day is an opportunity for comfort and connection.
Surrounded by lush trees and serene green spaces in Newton, MA, Coleman House is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community provides thoughtfully designed accommodations for those 62+ or with mobility impairments, ensuring their comfort and safety. A friendly team also helps with maintenance and management, so residents can live conveniently.
Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, fitness programs and recreational opportunities are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Delightful meals are available at the Grand Cafe and a variety of restaurants nearby, ensuring residents enjoy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Small pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With extensive amenities and a friendly setting, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Orchard Cove, conveniently situated in Canton, MA, is an award-winning senior living community that offers excellent independent living and assisted living services. The community features spacious and convenient accommodations, with thoughtfully designed floor plans, ensuring ease and peace of mind. The well-trained and dedicated team is committed to delivering round-the-clock care and support with compassion and respect.
The community offers a fulfilling lifestyle, where comfort and convenience blend seamlessly with its above-and-beyond amenities and services. Indulge in a variety of delectable and healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team, catering to individual’s dietary needs. Here, residents can pursue their passions, forge relationships, and enjoy new adventures with a wide array of enriching activities and programs carefully crafted and coordinated by a professional team. At Orchard Cove, life is celebrated with joy, comfort, and excellence.
Set in the quiet neighborhood of Buzzards Bay, MA, the Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay is a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose among beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations including one-bedroom and two-bedroom. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, this community also renders round-the-clock care and assistance for its residents. In terms of memory care, a cutting-edge program known as Holistic Harbors is a deeply inclusive and holistic approach catering to the needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy weekly and bi-weekly housekeeping and linen services, on-site wellness resources, and scheduled transportation. Indulge in delectable and nutritious meals with elegant dining. Have fun with interactive social activities prepared by a professional team. With Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay, seniors can surely live life to the fullest.
Settled in the vibrant community of Ashland, MA, The Residence at Valley Farm is a dedicated senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from well-appointed and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are served through its Reflections Memory Care Program which is based on a philosophy of empathy, expression, and mindfulness.
Offering top-of-the-line amenities and services, the community offers a 24/7 care and assistance, along with delightful and nutritious gourmet meals every day and concierge services like complimentary transportation. Explore its beautifully made shared spaces and get to know new friends. Participate in diverse life enrichment programs and community events to boost social engagement. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Residence at Valley Farm.
Discover an exceptional lifestyle experience at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, a blissful senior living community in Middlesex County, Tewksbury, MA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents are welcomed into thoughtfully designed accommodations, ranging from spacious studios to cozy companion suites. The community empowers residents to live an independent lifestyle with the support of convenient services, such as weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation around the town.
Designed to offer a safe and fulfilling environment where residents flourish in all aspects of wellbeing, the community conducts a wide variety of social activities, holistic programs and excursions. Residents and their families find comfort in knowing that a team of dedicated caregivers are always available to help their loved ones look and feel their best. Here, residents enjoy delicious, homemade dining and a maintenance-free lifestyle that empowers them to live life to the fullest.
Located in the beautiful community of East Longmeadow, MA, The Reserve at East Longmeadow is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and temporary stay. Here, residents can select from stunning and spacious fully furnished apartments based on their preferences. With a highly trained and compassionate team, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and services to ensure their comfort and security.
At The Reserve at East Longmeadow, residents enjoy a range of convenient and comfortable services, including complimentary transportation, access to healthcare professionals, and exercise spaces with classes. Daily needs are met with expert housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services. The community offers enriching amenities such as a well-stocked library, inviting living rooms, entertainment spaces, a salon, and private dining areas. Gourmet meals are prepared by a talented culinary team with a focus on variety and wellness. Residents benefit from opportunities for continuing education, cultural enrichment, and physical wellness. The Reserve at East Longmeadow emphasizes exceptional service and hospitality, making life easy and enjoyable for its residents.
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.













