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71 Independent Living Facilities near Arlington, MA

If you’re looking for independent living in the Arlington area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Arlington. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 71 independent living facilities in Arlington, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Independent Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Arlington Center, East Arlington and Brattle.
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Arlington Independent Living Facilities | 432 Reviews

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Last Updated: 3/17/23
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Arlington, MA
Standish Village in Boston, MA
4.0

The facility is beautiful, the staff is very friendly and they communicate very well. However, they could improve on their orientation schedule for those who have mild dementia. Not for the memory care unit, but for regular assisted living.

Traditions of Wayland
4.7

My dad was determined and prepared to remain in his Wayland home. He moved to Traditions of Wayland in December for a two month “respite”, not long after a bad fall and several broken bones required hospitalizations and weeks in rehab. When the Traditions Resident Care Director, came to his discharge planning meeting I knew he would be in good hands. [name removed]’s intelligence, compassion, expertise and kind sense of humor inspired trust and optimism. Her resident care staff are especially cheerful, responsive, respectful, skilled and kind. I look forward to seeing them whenever I visit. About halfway through his “temporary” stay at Traditions, my dad decided to become a longer term resident and now lives in a nice apartment furnished with his favorite belongings. He has developed friendships and relationships that are meaningful and bring a new kind of purpose to his days. I am continually impressed by the quality of care and assistance he receives. The staff is responsive, communicative, cheerful, thoughtful and dedicated. From welcoming and informative greeters at the front desk, to the kitchen staff and activity planners, administrators and maintenance staff, everyone is dedicated to providing a pleasant and meaningful experience for the residents. I am grateful and proud to feel part of the Traditions of Wayland community.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
4.5

Very good staff for the most part. It is a good environment with a lot of bright people. The community is quite clean and have housekeepers on each floor. The staff is very friendly and knew my name immediately. The activities are good and they offer good off-community trips and normal on-site games and such. The value is probably on par with others here at Cadbury Commons. The community is very well run.

Maplewood at Weston

99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil countryside, our community is just minutes from the many cultural attractions of Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts and The Boston Symphony Orchestra. We...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.6(54 reviews)

The cleanliness of the community is amazing and the meals are just delicious, and they have really nice activities. We think the overall value of the community is excellent. We really like the attentiveness...

Youville Place

10 Pelham Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Youville Place is a unique assisted living residence located in Lexington, Mass. Surrounded by 12-acres of lush gardens and greenery, this assisted living residence is rooted not only in the region’s history but by its history and traditions. The only mission-oriented, not-for-profit assisted...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
5.0(9 reviews)

I feel so fortunate that our Mother is living in a nurturing and safe place. Nothing is better than visiting unannounced and seeing her happily engaged in an activity with a big smile on her face. Plus,...

Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Atria Longmeadow Place is a welcoming senior community nestled in a wooded area of Burlington, Massachusetts. The community is adjacent to town conservation land and located directly across the street from the world-renowned Lahey Clinic. Residents at Atria Longmeadow Place enjoy the best of both...

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4.4(28 reviews)

We have not been able to eat the meals ourselves, but just from speaking with our loved one he really seems to enjoys the meals and dining and the activities.

Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn

One Cedar Street, Woburn, MA 01801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted LivingBenchmark Senior Living at Woburn in Woburn, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(24 reviews)

Overall, this place was great for my uncle and I would highly recommend them. He hasn't participated in the activities yet. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Dining seems good to me. If you ask my uncle,...

Evans Park At Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Evans Park at Newton Corner in Newton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and from doctor’s...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.8(34 reviews)

I would definitely recommend Evans Park I can't imagine better assistant living then Evans Park I am very grateful for taking care of my husband

Cabot Park Village

280 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, MA 02460

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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Cabot Park Village offers Seniors an opportunity to live independently, while enjoying a truly carefree lifestyle. Just a short walk from Newtonville Center, Cabot Park Village's location offers residents a wide array of social and cultural activities. Residents enjoy pursuing their interests...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.5(8 reviews)

There are current restrictions due to covid but there are trying to do some activities with the residents. I would recommend this community for your loved one. The staff are confident and helpful and the...

Holiday Maplewood Place

295 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Atria Maplewood Place, you'll find a friendly, family-like environment in a peaceful New England town. Residents are close to shopping, the theater, movies, places of worship and Revere Beach. Atria Maplewood Place combines the convenience of city life with the comforts of country living.Atria...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(50 reviews)

We chose Atria Maplewood Place because it was close to where his house is so he is familiar with the area and he would be more comfortable there. The apartment sizes are on the smaller side, he has a studio...

Sunrise of Burlington MA

24 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Burlington is nestled right in the heart of this great town. Our attractively designed apartments overlook suburban neighborhoods, forests and a town baseball field. Enjoy watching baseball and lacrosse practices in your own backyard! If you are a proud Burlington resident you will be...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.6(45 reviews)

My grandfather was a stoic Army veteran who drove tanks in Korea who always told me he wanted nothing to do with nursing homes/assisted livings when he was older. This all changed when he was living with the...

The Falls At Cordingly Dam

2300 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill creates a dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam. Tucked away in a charming historic village, this is an extraordinary natural haven where fond memories and family traditions thrive. Inside, you'll find a familiar feeling of...

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Beauty Salon
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4.4(15 reviews)

I would totally recommend this community to others. This is a true community, and is a smaller community. All the staff know the residents and families. The activities and the atmosphere is upbeat. ...

Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community

352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Located just minutes from Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, residents of the Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community live in the heart of Boston's thriving cultural and entertainment world. Convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants, and a host of...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.7(6 reviews)

They have been friendly. The staff has been able to assist with people that are able to take my loved one to the doctor and other items. They have a coffee shop next door and close to other shopping...

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Providence House

180 Corey Road, Brighton, MA 02135

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Providence House at Corey Park offers independent and assisted living for people age 62 and over who want or need supportive services. The non-sectarian community was co-developed by the Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs and E.A. Fish Associates, and is managed by Welch...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(6 reviews)

The cleanliness of the community is great, as well as the staff members. My experience so far has been great and the food is really good. The activities have been pretty limited due to the pandemic, but they...

The Residence at Watertown Square

20 Summer St, Watertown, MA 02472

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We are located in the heart of historic Watertown, steps from the Charles River and an easy proximity to shopping, houses of worship, recreation and the many cultural attractions that the area offers. We serve the communities surrounding us including Belmont, Newton, Waltham and Cambridge.The...

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Beauty Salon
Art Classes
3.8(16 reviews)

The staff members and the meals and dining service get 5+ everything has been amazing. We are not super familiar with all the activities just yet but we are sure they are wonderful. One thing we really love...

Sunrise of Newton

431 Washington St., Newton, MA 02458

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Sunrise of Newton, you will enjoy living in the lively suburban neighborhood of Newton Corner, just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and with a unique car courtyard featuring ample visitor parking. Our community is also conveniently situated within easy reach of I-90 for excursions to the...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.1(7 reviews)

Sunrise of Newton has very caring, communicative staff that truly seems to have my mom's care and happiness at heart.

Youville House

1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Youville House in Cambridge is an urban oasis just minutes from Harvard and Inman Square. Residents enjoy active lifestyles; some continue to work or travel while others enjoy on-site concerts and lectures.Youville House offers the perfect balance of services and support to assist residents in...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.0(4 reviews)

In March, I finally forgo my fear of a stressful move & joined Youville. The move went smoothly, & I had a dinner partner to feel at home. The housekeeping staff helped me to sleep on my freshly made bed the...

Sunrise of Lynnfield

55 Salem Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.3(20 reviews)

They are starting to bring back the activities which is great, that are being very careful. They also allow pets, so our loved one has her dog there which is huge plus. We really like that our loved one will...

Neville Place

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Neville Place offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(8 reviews)

Searching for an assisted living home for your loved one(s) can be daunting. Neville Place at Fresh Pond in Cambridge MA felt right from day one to today, six years later. The level of care has been...

Sophia Snow House

1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
5.0(2 reviews)

Seven months ago I could not even dream of a place as wonderful for my mother. She was living in a big old house that I had to maintain, with stairs up to her room, down to the cellar for laundry, I had to...

Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living

92 West St, Wilmington, MA 01887

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Windsor Place offers independent,assisted and Alzheimer's/memory care. You've mastered the art of living well, and it shows. At Windsor Place Assisted living, you can retire that way, too. No matter what you are looking for in an assisted living residence, you'll find the best of it all at...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(8 reviews)

Mom was not really eating much while she was there. Did hear from some residents they were less than thrilled with the food. Mom was not able to participate in most activities. Price is high but honestly...

The Residence at Pearl Street

75 Pearl Street, Reading, MA 01867

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Conveniently located adjacent to the town center of Reading, Massachusetts and within walking distance to the town common, post office, churches, banks, restaurants and many shops and services found in the thriving town center, our community recently received a $3 million full community...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.6(32 reviews)

Our family member could not have found a better place to call home than the Residence at Pearl Street. [name removed], Sales Marketing Director, was extremely helpful right from the start. She was...

Sunrise of Arlington

1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.6(29 reviews)

What really stood out to our family was the activities coordinator. She is so vibrant, engaged and full of life which is so hard to find these days. We would recommend this community to most families.

Waterstone at Wellesley

27 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02481

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...

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Beauty Salon
Art Classes
4.3(7 reviews)

I highly recommend it for the facilities, the location, the common areas are very appealing, and the staff is very friendly. Communication has been a bit of an issue. The orientation was confusing to my...

Forestdale Park Senior Living

341 Forest St, Malden, MA 02148

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Forestdale Park, located at the site of Malden’s former McFadden Manor, opened its doors in 2018 as the newest Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Residence.The community features Independent Living apartments, and studio and one bedroom Assisted Living apartments that feature our...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.0(1 review)

It seems like a nice place to take care of my loved one. She's still getting used to it. But overall, we're pretty happy with the service so far. The staff are pretty good, although I think they could be...

The Pettee House at Newton

277 Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.0(2 reviews)

I would tell my friends that this community was adequate and if someone had to go there it would be ok. The community seemed to be clean. The food at Pettee House was adequate and cold from my loved...

Stonebridge at Burlington

50 Greenleaf Way, Burlington, MA 01803

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the heart of all that's buzzing in Burlington is Stonebridge—the newest, most innovative senior living community in the area. Stonebridge at Burlington offers all the benefits and amenities of community living— dining, housekeeping, transportation, maintenance... and fun....

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Enclosed Courtyard
Special Dining Programs
4.2(8 reviews)

It's very clean. It's fairly reasonable in price, and they cover everything. They do a very good job. They are really good at keeping the residents engaged in activities. The food is quite good. I don't...

Landmark at Longwood

63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Landmark at Longwood is a memory care and assisted living community located in the city of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Our community is located at the epicenter of academics and is also proximal to the coastline. Boston is an ideal destination for family and friends who come to visit...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.9(9 reviews)

This is an excellent community for my mom. The staff is always caring and attentive to her needs. I like that they are always making sure that she is engaging with the other residents. The community is very...

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Cost of independent living in Arlington, MA

The average cost of senior living in Arlington is 5,122 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watertown, MA with an average of 5,995 per month.

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Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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Anchor Bay at East Providence, Maplewood at Weston and Atria Lincoln Place are the top rated independent living facilities near Arlington, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 71 independent living facilities near Arlington, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Arlington, Massachusetts are Maplewood at Weston. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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