Page 8 of Best Independent Living in Massachusetts

Seniority House is an independent living community in Springfield, MA, offering private living with community services rather than daily care. It may suit someone who can manage daily needs and wants a studio or one bedroom home.

The community has 167 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, more staff and usually more programming. Housing includes studios and one bedroom units: a studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom layout has a separate bedroom. A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy or cafes independently.

Make the most of your best years at Tempone Apartments, a welcoming community in Medford, MA, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living, as maintenance is taken care of.

With recreational spaces and convenient local amenities nearby, residents can spend their days as they please. Restaurants in the area also provide a variety of dining options that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community is an enticing option for those looking to live independently in retirement.

Spend a blissful retirement at Weldon Gardens, a distinct community in Medford, MA, offering independent living. The community features thoughtfully furnished and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Laundry spaces and maintenance services are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are also available nearby, providing endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Restaurants in the area also allows residents to enjoy a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s warm and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years.

Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence is an assisted living and independent living community located at 261 Oliver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Bristol County, the facility is owned by Dennis Etzkorn and provides care plans for both independent and assisted living residents.

The community maintains a staff of 18 full-time employees, with 24-hour coverage provided by licensed nurses and CNAs. Situated near Saint Anne’s Hospital, the property holds a Walk Score of 86, indicating that most errands can be accomplished on foot. Pets are 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 or penalty data is reported in the current source records. The community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Families should request the most recent survey results directly from the facility.

Confirmed amenities and services include private studio apartments, weekly housekeeping, and laundry services. Utilities such as heat, electricity, water, and basic cable are included. The dining program provides three daily meals. Residents have access to on-site activities, complimentary transportation, and hospice services if needed. A security monitoring system is in place for the property.

Families seeking residential care with proximity to medical services and urban walkability may find this community appropriate. Families evaluating Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current bed count, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.

Overview of The Arbors at Taunton Assisted Living and Memory Care

The Arbors at Taunton Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Taunton, MA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since care can change within the same community rather than requiring a move elsewhere.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments, with a two bedroom layout also suited to a couple moving together. Restaurant style dining includes chef prepared meals made with fresh ingredients, plus diabetic friendly and low sodium or heart healthy options, and in room dining is available. A private dining room supports meals or family events with guests, while the community garden, local outings, creative writing and poetry classes, cooking demonstrations, and drawing and painting give residents specific activities to attend or pursue. The community is operated by Arbors and Ivy Assisted Living Communities. A Walk Score of 43 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Overview of Carmel Terrace

Carmel Terrace offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Framingham, Massachusetts. The community opened in 1995 and has 69 beds.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Respite care provides a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Care needs can change over time. Because independent living and assisted living are offered within the same community, Carmel Terrace may suit a resident who could eventually need more support without moving to another community.

Meals are served in a restaurant-style setting. Daily Mass and spiritual enrichment give residents access to religious activities within the community, while rehabilitation services support recovery. Pets are allowed, and Wayne Schuberth serves as director.

Located in Brookline’s historic Fisher Hill district, Massachusetts, The Newbury of Brookline is a higher-end blend of comfort and luxury for seniors. The Kisco Signature community is located on almost four acres and consists of 159 residences, 81 independent living, 38 assisted living, and 40 memory care suites, all designed specifically to provide a seamless continuum of care. The community balances carefully the modern amenities with the restored 1895 Mitton House, keeping historic integrity intact along with offering modern living spaces.

Residents enjoy a plethora of luxurious amenities such as a indoor saltwater heated pool, state-of-the-art fully equipped fitness center, and the Skyline Lounge with views of Boston. The community is centered around personalized service with 24/7 concierge service, valet parking, and a Tech Concierge available to help residents with their technology. With its superior attention to detail and standards of hospitality, The Newbury of Brookline presents a community where seniors can live in luxury and comfort.

Starting Price $9,150/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Spend a blissful retirement at Salem Towers, a welcoming 62+ community in Malden, MA, offering independent living. The community features 80 beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With income-based rents, residents can ease their worries and financial burdens.

Fun gathering spaces and wellness opportunities are available, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents can also prepare meals that best suit their tastes and nutritional needs with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. The community’s extensive amenities and friendly setting ensure residents can thrive in their golden years.

There’s one care type at Bauer House in Quincy, MA, and it’s independent living. The community is located in South Quincy and accepts residents aged 62 and older.

Independent living at Bauer House is a private home with shared community services around it. Daily care isn’t something it covers, and it suits an independent senior of 62 or older who wants common space.

Its 75 beds are spread across one-bedroom and handicap accessible one-bedroom homes. A one-bedroom gives a resident a separate bedroom, and the accessible version serves someone who needs an accessible space. Wheelchair accessibility helps residents who use mobility devices get around the building.

Shared space includes a community kitchen, and there are computers with internet access for residents. Pets are allowed here too.

At 84, Walk Score counts the area as very walkable, with most errands reachable on foot. Someone who’s quit driving keeps the freedom to go out independently.

Overview of The Village at Duxbury

The Village at Duxbury is a senior living community in Duxbury, Massachusetts, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living provides a private residence with community services but no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

Several care types are available in one community. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain at The Village at Duxbury rather than move elsewhere. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation offer temporary support during recovery.

One-bedroom and two-bedroom residences are available, including an option for a couple moving together. Residents can swim in the on-campus pool. Named settings include Garden Homes, Independent Living Apartment, Allerton House Assisted Living, and Duxbury House Memory Care. The range of residences and care settings may suit someone who wants to live with a partner or remain in the same community if care needs change.

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$2,551/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026