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Best Senior Living in Taunton, MA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 5 homes in Taunton, MA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Massachusetts Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

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Walker School Apartments
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Taunton (Berkley Street)
-Yes
33
Facility 33
MA AVG 53
Rank #348 / 499
1 BedNo
Mill Pond Apartments
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Taunton (Washington Street)
-Yes
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 53
Rank #81 / 499
1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Highland Hills
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Taunton (Weir Village)
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 93
Rank #257 / 280
No
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 53
Rank #403 / 499
2 Bed / 3 BedNo
John Shea Court
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Taunton
-No
1
Facility 1
MA AVG 53
Rank #495 / 499
1 BedNo
James Thomas Apartments
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Taunton
52
Facility 52
MA AVG 93
Rank #231 / 280
No
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 53
Rank #269 / 499
1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Overview of Walker School Apartments

Live a blissful retirement at Walker School Apartments, a distinguished 62+ community in Taunton, MA, offering independent living. The community has 40 beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. 24-hour emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

A thoughtfully planned slate of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With a fully-equipped kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. Pets are also welcome, as long as they follow community guidelines, to ease residents’ loneliness. The community is a good option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its bright and friendly environment.

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Overview of Mill Pond Apartments

Ideally situated near Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA, Mill Pond Apartments is an outstanding community that offers independent living. The community has specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Maintenance services and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are easily accessible, providing residents with endless leisure and wellness opportunities. A BBQ and picnic are also available, so residents can enjoy mealtimes with friends that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to promote a vibrant and inviting environment, so residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Highland Hills

Make the most of your best years at Highland Hills, a blissful haven in Taunton, MA, offering independent living. The community features cozy and specially designed two- and three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can keep their peace of mind during their stay. On-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also available, so residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.

With fun gathering spaces and wellness opportunities, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. With a fully furnished kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of John Shea Court

Enjoy your best years at John Shea Court, a purposely built community in Taunton, MA, offering independent living. Beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans are provided in a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can keep their peace of mind. Laundry spaces and maintenance services are also provided for residents’ convenience.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a fun clubhouse and various recreational opportunities. Delightful restaurants and shops surrounding the area provide residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and inviting setting makes it an enticing option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with income-based rents.

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Overview of James Thomas Apartments

Spend your best years at James Thomas Apartments, an idyllic retreat in Taunton, MA, that offers independent living. Featuring 52 sophisticated and thoughtfully furnished one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to keep older adults and those with disability comfortable and safe. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with plenty of convenient apartment features and maintenance services.

Residents have easy access to recreational spaces and local shops, providing endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Delightful restaurants are also available in the area, ideal for residents who would like to enjoy a variety of dining options outside. Promoting a warm and inviting environment, the community ensures residents live a blissful retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 Senior Living in Taunton, MA

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 senior living communities in Taunton, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Taunton, MA?

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 Taunton, MA, 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 senior living communities in Taunton, MA?

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.