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92 Independent Living Facilities near Suffolk County, MA

If you’re looking for independent living in the Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County. 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 92 independent living facilities in Suffolk County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


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Suffolk County Independent Living Facilities | 538 Reviews

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Last Updated: 5/26/23
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Independent Living

Average starting price $5,261/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Suffolk County, MA
Youville Place in Lexington, MA
5.0

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!

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.

Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA
5.0

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.

Standish Village

1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Standish Village 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
4.0(18 reviews)

We chose this facility mainly because when I met with them, I was impressed by the staff and the dining experience as well. The location is also very convenient to where I live so that works out great for...

Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle

50 Sutherland Rd, Brighton, MA 02135

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(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...

Waterstone at the Circle

385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
See all Epoch (ESL Management, LLC) communities

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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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.5(2 reviews)

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.

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(64 reviews)

Moved in last October. Mail service staff is friendly but slow. Description of meals is not always accurate. For example, prime rib was really meatloaf. I have waited over 30 minutes after the order was...

Sunrise of Braintree

618 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Braintree is located minutes from Route 128, Interstate 93 and Route 1, just minutes from South Shore Plaza. Our beautifully maintained Victorian-style Mansion was built in 2007 and is set back from the road to provide a peaceful environment, surrounded by lush landscaping, green...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.3(42 reviews)

Sunrise of Braintree is a very nice place, but you need to verify that the patient's needs can be met by the staff. If your person requires overnight assistance, I would not recommend.

Atria Marina Place

Four Seaport Drive, Quincy, MA 02171

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Atria Marina Place, you'll find a welcoming senior community just 10 minutes from Boston on the seaside enclave of Marina Bay. Invite friends and family to enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the water or participate in one of more than 250 monthly activities.Atria Marina Place offers a choice...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(52 reviews)

My sister was in the memory care unit for about a year. Although she unfortunately was deteriorating slowly [name removed] and his staff never let her feel in any way less than equal to all the other...

The Arbors at Stoneham

140 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.7(16 reviews)

My loved one is a resident at The Arbors at Stoneham. The overall experience has been good. The staff are nice. The housekeeping is good. The meals are okay. Like any apartment, families can come and go...

Brookdale Quincy Bay

99 Brackett Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Welcome to the Good LifeIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores for scenic views of Quincy Bay and the breathtaking Boston skyline, our independent and assisted living community is the place for you. You can enjoy all the conveniences of the city without sacrificing the...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.1(58 reviews)

I've been very happy with it overall. The staff are very friendly and try to get my father to go to activities in the building. They decorate nicely for holidays, and the general décor is nice. My father...

Traditions of Dedham

735 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been committed to not only our residents, but also the Dedham and neighboring community seniors for over 15 years. We are your trusted choice with a great reputation for quality and care. Here you'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.5(24 reviews)

From the first day that we visited Traditions of Dedham my friends and I felt very comfortable. There was a very welcoming feeling to the place. [name removed] met with the friends and explained every detail...

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
4.6(9 reviews)

What is best about Cabot Park Village? That is an easy one, It's the staff! From the Executive Director on down, everyone here is extraordinarily nice, helpful. Also fun. I would definitely recommend this...

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Scandinavian Living Center

206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465

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

The Scandinavian Living Center, open to all nationalities, is a non-profit community set on three beautiful acres in a lovely residential area near Boston. With only forty apartments, its small size and bright space promote a warm and intimate family-like atmosphere where residents enjoy the...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
5.0(3 reviews)

The whole place has a very friendly atmosphere. SLC offers a lot of programs that are open to people who live in the surrounding community, so the residents feel like they are still part of the community. ...

The Linden at Dedham

391 Common St, Dedham, MA 02026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Linden at Dedham is nestled in an inviting green country setting in a quiet wooded area conveniently located off of Route 95. Although we are not the “shiny penny” in our market, we offer all the comforts of home with unparalleled nursing care, coupled with longevity amongst its staff. As a...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(42 reviews)

MY MOTHER IS HAPPY THERE. THE STAFF IS VERY FRIENDLY. UPPER MANAGEMENT IS EXTREMELY EASY TO DEAL WITH AND AS HELPFUL. I MOVED MY MOTHER FROM ANOTHER ASSISTED LIVING BECAUSE OF NASTY CONDITIONS AND POOR...

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(9 reviews)

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...

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
3.9(17 reviews)

The thing that sticks out the most about this facility would be the staff. The staff seems caring and friendly. I would definitely recommend Sunrise of Newton to other families who are searching for care...

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
3.7(37 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

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
4.3(54 reviews)

Generally the staff is caring. The people are friendly. My loved one seems happy there. Before moving in, she was alone and immobile. And now she's walking on her own up to the second floor where her...

Assisted Living at Fenno House

540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170

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

Fenno House has provided senior housing in the Wollaston section of Quincy for 42 years. Developed by Wollaston Lutheran Church and HUD, Fenno is not-for-profit and non-sectarian. Our residents come primarily from Boston and South Shore towns. Fenno House has offered certified Assisted Living for...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
5.0(1 review)

We've had an excellent experience and my 87 yo aunt who lived alone in a 7 room house 4 blocks away has not been so happy engaged or well nourished in years. Fenno is outstanding! I haven't a lot of time...

The Wingate Residences of Needham & One Wingate Way

235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Voted Best Assisted Living in Boston in 2014 & 2015 by SENIORADVISOR.COM and Voted Best Retirement Living Residence in Needham and Surrounding Communities by the Readers of Hometown Weekly in 2014. The Residences at Wingate is an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community in...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(18 reviews)

The facility is absolutely stunning. It's modern and clean. The staff is absolutely wonderful. It is truly a whole other level of senior living. The apartments are spacious. You can get full kitchens as well...

Waterstone of Lexington

55 Watertown Street, Lexington, MA 02421

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Enclosed Courtyard
Special Dining Programs
5.0(1 review)

The staff and administration have been top notch. They are friendly, helpful, professional, and caring. My loved one has not had an easy time, but that is due to her own state of mind. While she feels no...

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...

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 Residence has good food and a friendly staff. they offer a variety of activities. although everyone may not participate in them, they are offered if you want to. my loved one isn't the kind of person who...

The Residence at Melrose Station

158 Essex Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Residence at Melrose Station opened the summer of 2017 and offers 65 up-scale rental apartment homes that may be for either Independent (retirement) or Assisted Living, or a combination of both as there is no delineation between apartments. If one is Independent Living, for instance and...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.7(19 reviews)

We've had to lean quite heavily on their expertise and caring recently. The people there are great - every single one of them are spectacular, from the cleaning crew, to the front desk, to nursing. We...

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...

Landmark at Longwood

63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120

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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...

Goddard House

165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline is committed to providing residents with a healthful, stimulating lifestyle and the perfect recipe of services delivered with the kindness and compassion that inspired its founding over a century ago. This vibrant and innovative community offers both...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
0.5(1 review)
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Cost of independent living in Suffolk County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Suffolk County is 5,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Roxbury, MA with an average of 1,224 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:

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

There are 92 independent living facilities near Suffolk County, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Suffolk County, Massachusetts are Maplewood at Weston and Sunrise of Braintree. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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