The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Essex County, MA for 2024

"I am moving into Atria Marland Place next month. It had wonderful amenities and it offered a lot. The meals were included in the price. The staff was wonderful and they did an excellent job. They were very accommodating, very informative, and very pl..."

"I liked Atria Merrimack Place very much. Everybody seemed very nice. It just had a very nice vibe about it, and it felt comfortable. There was a fitness room and an arts and crafts room. The staff was friendly and seemed relaxed and comfortable. We h..."

"I loved The Woods at Merrimack. What I liked is that it had a full kitchen with appliances and enough cabinets that I could put my dishes and food. The kitchen was a big thing for me because I like to cook. You have the opportunity to cook and have f..."

"My tour of The Residence at Riverbend went very well. They were very pleasant and accommodating. It's a nice facility. They showed me everything. They had amenities. They gave me a bread that was absolutely wonderful. The facility was clean, and the ..."

"We had a very good experience at The Residence at Vinnin Square. It's beautiful. Everything was nice. It was open. It was airy. It didn't smell. There's a lot of light in there. The layout was good. I don't have anything bad to say. The staff was ver..."

"It is beautiful. It has architectural detail in all the rooms because it’s an old building that was renovated, and everything is accessible primarily by elevator. It’s easy to get to right downtown. You can walk to all the shops and restaurants. If t..."

"Our tour to Brooksby Village was excellent. The community was vibrant. It had good facilities, good amenities, and good walking paths. It is one of the larger communities. So, it seemed to be that it would have everything that we needed, especially a..."

"My friend will be moving into Brightview Danvers. Walking into these places, you get a certain feeling and Brightview had the best feeling. The community itself was nice and that's what she's looking for. Not that the other ones weren't nice, but the..."

"Brightview North Andover was so light, open, and friendly. The people were going places and doing things instead of just sitting in a wheelchair. The lady who gave the tour was excellent and also thoughtful. She knew the names of almost everybody we ..."

"I toured Colonial Gardens Gracious Retirement Living. The staff was very pleasant. The tour was nice. The facility was nice. We did not eat there, but the dining area was very nice. We saw a studio and a one-bedroom, and they were nice, up-to-date an..."

"Nichols Village has little cottages that are lovely. It would be cost inhibitive for me, but they would be perfect. You still could go over to the building and have the use of all the amenities, and that would be very nice. They had the attached gara..."

"St. Mary Plaza is located in downtown Lynn, MA. The large Plaza provides affordable housing to seniors who are able to live independently. Seniors who live in the Plaza can also receive extra help from companies that offer senior services such as as..."

"I went to Riverside Wood yesterday. It was like a hotel. The staff was excellent. It's very spacious. I'm going to have a four-bedroom home. It's very clean, and very well-maintained. There is still construction going on...."

"Welcome to Jaclen Tower! Situated in the heart of Beverly, MA this 55+ community of 100 apartment homes includes one and two bedroom floor p..."