The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boston, MA for 2024
Also serving communities of Cambridge.
There are 20 Independent Living Communities in the Boston area, with 4 in Boston and 16 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Boston is $6,065 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,800.
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below for independent living communities in Boston. On average, consumers rate independent living in Boston 4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Chelsea with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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Independent Living Facilities in Boston, Massachusetts
"My dad has moved into Waterstone at the Circle. It's spacious, light, clean, and friendly. Everyone there has been so outgoing, very accommodating, and so kind. They want to help and reach out. They're doing the best they can.
My dad is in a one-be..."
"They were very attentive and punctual at the Landmark at Longwood. The rooms were smaller than the one my mother is currently in but OK. The staff was professional, courteous, and informative. They had some programs, including exercises and things li..."
"We visited Holiday Maplewood Place and the facilities were definitely topnotch. The people were absolutely fantastic when we were going through the process. We saw the room, the dining, the recreation sort of areas that they would have, and spoke to ..."
"Holiday Summer Place was very convenient. The units were beautiful, and they had a beautiful dining hall. Everything was perfect. If there was one thing that I liked least about it was they didn't have medical people onsite that could help my mother...."
"The Residence at Melrose Station was awesome. It's luxury senior living. It's for profit, but it's beautiful. It has everything anybody could really want if they can afford it.
I liked everything about it. They have lots of activities. They have di..."
"I'm staying here at Cabot Park Village for December. I had dinner here with my sister before I came. They've got a pool, they have a driver five days a week, and the staff here is very nice. One time they gave me a ride to Cabot Park and on the way h..."
"I went to The Residence at Boylston Place. I was treated very well. They're upgrading their facility, so there was some construction going on but it didn't bother me. They're making it even nicer. By the time I'd be ready to move in if I did go there..."
"I visited here, it was good. The person that conducted the tour was new to the facility, so she's still learning about the facility. She has only been there two months. I learned a lot, but I am not sure if it is the right place for me yet. There are..."
"My mother was a recent resident of the Atria at Marina Place. My mother was very ill so I spent many hours at the Atria. The staff from the dining room to the Managing Director takes an active interest in all residents, everyone knows your name. The..."
"I am living in Coheen Florence Levine Estate. They have a snack bar, and there's brewed coffee, tea, and pastries during the day. There a room we go into for activities. You may have snacks in your room. There is a refrigerator and microwave. I have ..."
"The Chelsea Village is really a lovely place if you are unable to take of yourself. It's a very clean, safe and secure building. It's nice and warm, very spacious and well-lit. It's very well-maintained. They change out things regularly, like the car..."
"We did a tour of Forestdale Park Senior Living and it was good, nice and pleasant. But I did not like the fact that you have to pay so much, like $4,500 a month or let's say for $4,600 a month. I didn't like the fact that their apartment was in the c..."
30 Washington Street Apartment 9C, Brighton, MA, 02135
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"The building is relatively clean and provides a good environment for senior citizens. There are plenty of amenities such as a gym, library and even a large event space. Residents are provided fully functional apartments along with parking spaces. In ..."
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Review of Waterstone at the Circle
My dad has moved into Waterstone at the Circle. It's spacious, light, clean, and friendly. Everyone there has been so outgoing, very accommodating, and so kind. They want to help and reach out....
They were very attentive and punctual at the Landmark at Longwood. The rooms were smaller than the one my mother is currently in but OK. The staff was professional, courteous, and informative. They...
The building is relatively clean and provides a good environment for senior citizens. There are plenty of amenities such as a gym, library and even a large event space. Residents are provided fully...