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The cost of independent living in Winthrop is about $6,731 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 565 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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Photo of The Newbury of Brookline
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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 Newbury of Brookline is located on nearly four acres in Fisher Hill. Our community combines comfortable elegance with the unparalleled details that define Kisco Signature living. Our exemplary service and upscale amenities help us fulfill our mission of making a difference every day in the...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park is a senior living community that supports a resident's independence, while providing medical care or nursing support when necesssary. Our 42-apartment assisted living community is in the heart of historic Quincy near shopping, dining, and entertainment....
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Winthrop, MA

The average cost of senior living in Winthrop is $6,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gloucester, MA with an average of $6,454 per month.

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

Winthrop, MA
$6,731/mo
$6,625/mo
$6,648/mo

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

Winthrop, MA
$6,731/mo
U.S. national average
$4,123/mo

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

$7,591/mo
Independent Living
$6,731/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,217/mo
Studio
$7,135/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,864/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,353/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Winthrop over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Winthrop

Recent reviews for independent living in Winthrop

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Fairing Way in South Weymouth, MA

3.9
It's a good environment for our age group and the amenities and activities are sufficient enough to keep us engaged and comfortable. We picked this community, because of the location and cost.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
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, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Winthrop independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winthrop independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winthrop, 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 Winthrop 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 Winthrop partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winthrop, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Winthrop 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 Winthrop communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winthrop, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Winthrop 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 Winthrop offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winthrop, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.3%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.5%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.1%
47.5%
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Summer Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Residences at Highland Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Winthrop, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 68 independent living facilities near Winthrop, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Winthrop, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Atria Marland Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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