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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Northbridge Center, MA

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The cost of independent living in Northbridge Center is about $5,723 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 314 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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72 reviews
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Atria Draper not only has wonderful facilities and opportunities for our mom, but the people at Atria are great to work with. Understanding, compassionate, and responsive. We’ve been very pleased with how...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...
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9.9
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50 reviews
9.9
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50 reviews
5 star
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The facility is very nice, warm and welcoming. The staff are all really caring from the receptionists, dining staff, activity coordinators and care staff. Go out of their way to be warm and friendly. There...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.6
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34 reviews
9.6
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34 reviews
5 star
70%
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Having to get my mom into a facility immediately was not as daunting due to the staff at Blaire House. Her room was ready in 24 hrs and the staff made us all feel welcome. The dining area and great room are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living offers compassionate care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located less than half a mile west of the Charles River and also enjoy activities at nearby parks and natural areas. We enjoy easy access to shopping and restaurants as well as day trips...
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9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
5 star
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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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8.8
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79 reviews
8.8
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79 reviews
5 star
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only negative is her room is not the cleanest and the wash should be done separately for each person and sometimes it's not. The staff at least on the third floor Eddy pond west is extremely caring and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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9 reviews
7.9
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9 reviews
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This facility has been incredible for my family and I am so grateful for all the care that my family was tended to. The facility is absolutely phenomenal with the fact that there are so many activities that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Golden Pond is much more than a typical housing development for seniors. Golden Pond's programs and services are designed specifically for individuals who live independently but may require some assistance with their daily care to maintain that independence. Our residents needing assistance see...
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44 Floor plans available
7.2
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24 reviews
7.2
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The value for cost is tough to rate because it's not inexpensive, however I WOULD recommend Cornerstone to anyone. What really stood out to us and what we like the best is the friendliness, patience and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cornerstone at Milford offers seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art memory care program designed to treat the symptoms of memory loss in the comfortable and dignified residential setting of our Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. Located on RT-109 and just minutes from...
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6.0
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49 reviews
6.0
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49 reviews
5 star
66%
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3 star
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According to my mom, The food service is not very good. Over the last several months there has been some cost cutting measures that have affected the food service. The activities director was let go some...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Make yourself at home in the warm, welcoming community of Whitcomb House in Milford, MA, where abundant amenities and thoughtful features provide comfort and convenience. Our Assisted Living residents enjoy regular live entertainment as well as several family events throughout the year. Imagine...
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The staff has been wonderful and helpful. the assisted-living section of the facility is always clean and doesn't smell. The activities lack a little bit for somebody who is blind like my mother she cannot...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...

Cost of independent living in Northbridge Center, MA

The average cost of senior living in Northbridge Center is $5,723 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monson Center, MA with an average of $4,603 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Northbridge Center, MA vs. nearby cities

Northbridge Center, MA
$5,723/mo
$6,190/mo
$6,106/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Northbridge Center, MA vs. the state and national average

Northbridge Center, MA
$5,723/mo
U.S. national average
$4,112/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Northbridge Center vs. other types of senior living

$6,720/mo
Independent Living
$5,723/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Northbridge Center, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,724/mo
Studio
$6,217/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,622/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,613/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Northbridge Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Northbridge Center

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Residences at Highland Glen in Westwood, MA

4.9
It's seven months since we moved into our apt at The Residences at Highland Glenn Westwood, MA. Our Mgr, [name removed] and her staff have made us feel so welcome. All questions and requests have been addressed immediately. The many social events at the Residences have allowed us to make new ...
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Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0
I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...
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Northbridge Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northbridge Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northbridge Center, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northbridge Center independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Northbridge Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northbridge Center, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Northbridge Center independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Northbridge Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northbridge Center, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northbridge Center independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Northbridge Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northbridge Center, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Highland Glen, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Northbridge Center, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Northbridge Center, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Northbridge Center, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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