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If you’re looking for independent living in the Cambridge 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 Cambridge. 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 25 independent living facilities in Cambridge, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Cambridge Independent Living Facilities | 91 Reviews

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Average starting price of Independent Living in Cambridge, MA is $5,200/month. Learn more
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Independent Living

Average starting price $5,200/month
Average starting price $6,091/month
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Average starting price $1,404/month
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Cambridge, MA
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.

Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle in Brighton, MA
4.9

The staff is extraordinary at every level. They made a difficult transition as kind and gentle as it could be for my father. Communication with the family is excellent. The meals are good quality, just not as good as home. The place is spotlessly clean. I would wholeheartedly recommend Chestnut Park to family and friends.

Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community in Boston, MA
5.0

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 centers. They even have a parking garage under the community. The community takes the residents to different activities in the community and have musical concerts by students come in to see the residents. They have several different options to choose from for cost for your family.

Youville House

1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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I am very glad to be here. It would be better if there were more opportunities to interact with younger people on a regular basis. One thing I miss is interesting discussions about current events. I do enjoy...

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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Neville Place

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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The grounds, which connect to fresh pond reservoir provide wonderful daily walking opportunities for my mom for whom being outdoors and moving through the world is of huge importance. City living would be...

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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Cadbury Commons

66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good,...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Cadbury Commons is a family owned and operated Assisted Living Community located across from Denehey Park in Cambridge, MA.  Seniors choose Cadbury as a residence that provides an independent lifestyle.  Assisted Living services are offered to foster that independence, not remove...

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The Cambridge Homes

360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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My 90 year old uncle has been living at The Cambridge Homes for more than a year, after a not-good experience at another assisted living. He can't praise the place enough. Caring and thoughtful management,...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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The Cambridge Homes is located in a historic Georgian-style building on Mount Auburn Street just a mile from Harvard Square and adjacent to Mount Auburn Hospital. A trusted senior community for over 125 years, the not-for-profit Cambridge Homes features 44 independent and assisted living...

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Cambridge Court Apartments

411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139

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Youville House Assisted Living

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...

Provides: Assisted Living

John F. Kennedy Apartments

55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Somerville Home

117 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143

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Provides: Assisted Living

Somerville HomeThe Somerville Home is an assisted living community in Somerville, Massachusetts. Somerville is located just two miles north of Boston and is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. Because of this, Somerville offers rich history and culture, and all the...

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VNA Assisted & Senior Living Community

259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144

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My mom is very happy here. The staff is very nice and helpful. She seems to be happy with the meals. She likes the activities that she is participating with the others. This community is clean and we would...

Provides: Assisted Living

Vineyard Community Living - Boston

125 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135

Provides: Independent Living

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Apartments at Coolidge School

319 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Provides: Senior Apartments

The Marilyn and Andre Danesh Family Residences

100 Centre St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Vineyard Community Living - Nova Brighton

1505 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135

Provides: Independent Living

Providence House

180 Corey Road, Brighton, MA 02135

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Overall we are happy with our experience there. There have been several frequent staff turnovers which are likely related to the pandemic and exodus of healthcare and social services staff from the field....

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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Center Communities of Brookline

1550 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Provides: Senior Apartments

Brigham House

341 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472

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My mom has recently made the move into this community and she is getting better day by day in her new living environment. I am overall comfortable with the care she has been receiving and the staff are...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...

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Hale House

273 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116

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Zelma Lacey House

9 West School Street, Charlestown, MA 02129

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We like the care that is received. The staff are nice and caring to her needs. We like the menu and the good variety that is offered and they will help with any special needs if required. I like knowing that...

Provides: Assisted Living

Just like the gas-lit streets of Charlestown, Zelma Lacey House lights your life with care! This beautiful Assisted Living community of 66 studio and one-bedroom apartment homes, many with affordable programs, is situated in the heart of Boston's historic Charlestown neighborhood-- and within...

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VNA Alewife Brook Pkwy

405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA 02144

my preferred location. Terrific people. The only drawback is lack of dedicated bus. So close and very reaonsable

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Jewish Community Housing

30 Wallingford Rd # Office, Brighton, MA 02135

Provides: Senior Apartments

Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community

352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

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7.0
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My Mom is a resident at Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community and everything has been good for her at this facility so far. The staff is very friendly and diverse and helpful if there is an issue. The...

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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The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences

1550 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Provides: Independent Living
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Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle

50 Sutherland Rd, Brighton, MA 02135

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16 reviews

An impressive facility run by an extremely well managed organization. Cleanliness is Excellent. Apartments are cleaned weekly, public area daily. Friendliness Exceptional. The staff and health care aides and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Benchmark Senior Living at Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle in Brighton, 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...

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Landmark at Longwood

63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120

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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...

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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Waterstone at the Circle

385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135

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Our loved one is no longer there so we do not have much more to stay, but based on the experience we had the staff members were very friendly and helpful. The maintenance team were extremely helpful as well.

Provides: Independent Living

Waterstone at the Circle is a premier living community – designed exclusively for active seniors 62 and over – located at the former site of the Circle Cinema in Boston. Waterstone at the Circle features gorgeous private apartments with views of the Boston skyline, Chestnut Hill Reservoir or...

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Cost of independent living in Cambridge, MA

The average cost of senior living in Cambridge is 5,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Roxbury, MA with an average of 1,261 per month.

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What is independent living?

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:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Atria Lincoln Place, Maplewood at Weston and Youville Place are the top rated independent living facilities near Cambridge, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 25 independent living facilities near Cambridge, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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