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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 97 independent living facilities in Boston, 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 Waterfront, St Marks and Fort Point.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cambridge, Quincy or Brookline.
Types of care available in Boston, MA
Independent Living
We couldn't be more grateful to have our mom in the loving and capable hands of the Youville community. The Memory Care Unit there is top-notch. To this day, given all the challenges with her Alzheimer's, we feel it is one of the best decisions that we have made. The place is clean, thoughtfully designed, and well managed. The staff is also excellent. They care for my mom's every need and keep her mind stimulated. We couldn't be more grateful for the Youville Courtyard and all they do each day to keep her happy and safe!
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.
I have been here [time frame removed]. I have an apartment and go to the dining room for meals. The food is very good. I go to the fitness room. At [time and days of the week removed] to ride then step bike for 30 minutes and go a mile.
4100 Highland Glen Rd, Westwood, MA 02090
Welcome to The Residences at Highland Glen, a friendly, upscale community for active adults, age 55 or older. Residents will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Twin Pine Hill in Westwood, yet be in close proximity to everything! Conveniently located at Exit 16B/Westwood Route 109, there is...
We chose this community because my mom and dad had looked at it a few years ago and loved it. I love it here, they take good care of the grounds, it is always clean, and my mom feels very safe here. Her 1...
43 School House Rd, Weymouth, MA 02188
Allerton House Weymouth provides pleasant, private apartments and a host of personal services, which emphasize independence, dignity and well-being. Help is available 24 hours a day. We offer: Choice of studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments Help with personal care: bathing, dressing, etc. is...
Our family was very grateful for the time mom spent at Allerton House. Everyone was very friendly and caring, and the facilities were always kept nice and clean. It has a homey vibe, which I think helps...
301 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
1550 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
5 Oak Street, Boston, MA 02116
273 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116
100 Centre St, Brookline, MA 02446
1550 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
249 River Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
Providing exceptional, quality housing and services while preserving the independence, rights and dignity of our residents in the most professional, respectful and caring manner. The Foley Senior Residences is an affordable independent and assisted living community that opened in the spring of...
LIVED THERE FOR 1 YEAR IN INDEPENDENT LIVING
55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
910 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139
1505 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135
30 Curtis Road Milton Residences for th Elderly, Milton, MA 02186
30 Wallingford Rd # Office, Brighton, MA 02135
125 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135
1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138
This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
1344 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136
319 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA 02472
175 Captain'S Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
201 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
66 Main St., Everett, MA 02149
1500 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169
At Vineyard Community Living, older people enjoy friendships, old and new. We don’t replace existing family and friends, but surround our residents with a larger sense community and offer respectful, quality services.We know it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference; like...
314 Water St, Quincy, MA 02169
164 Parkingway St, Quincy, MA 02169-5020
The average cost of senior living in Boston is 5,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Roxbury, MA with an average of 1,224 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
In Boston, Massachusetts, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Boston, Massachusetts, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Boston is not car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Boston include a number of bus, commuter rail, subway, and ferry options managed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Boston has robust biking infrastructure and is walkable.
Boston offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Medical.
With one of the largest reputations in the county, the city of Boston boasts a wide set of attractions and a vibrant local culture. Some renowned and senior-friendly attractions throughout Boston include the Museum of Fine Arts, the New England Aquarium, and the historic Paul Revere House. The city is also home to a number of senior centers that host wide-ranging activities to fit a variety of interests.
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:
Anchor Bay at East Providence, Atria Lincoln Place and Maplewood at Weston are the top rated independent living facilities near Boston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 97 independent living facilities near Boston, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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