The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Needham, MA for 2024

"I had moved into Wingate Residences at Needham, but I had to move out again, not that I got sick and nobody around me got sick, but I knew I'd be in lockdown in their senior living and that would defeat the purpose of my living there, so I moved back..."

"I've lived here 6 years and I'd recommend the independent living facility to anyone wanting a care-free very stimulating life after 65. The facilities, food, and maintenance are all top notch. But most important are the splendid residents of many wa..."

"My mom lived in another independent living where she became very lonely. I decided to move her to Maplewood hoping she would make new friends and feel part of a community. She moved over almost a month ago and couldn’t be happier. Everyone is friendl..."

"We went to Brookdale Cushing Park. This is the first place we visited. My mother-in-law is going to take some time to figure out what she wants to do, but we enjoyed the tour and liked the facility a lot. We thought the community seemed very nice and..."

"I did a tour of New Pond Village. I liked that it's near my children and it's not as big as other places. It's very compact and people are friendly. The apartments look like they would suit my needs. I have seen the walking trails, restaurants, ameni..."

"Orchard Cove was second on our list. Our tour was a very good experience. The facility was clean. The community was welcoming. The staff person who toured us was very knowledgeable and very responsive to our questions. We were very impressed with it...."

"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...."

"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..."

"The Residence at Valley Farm is a brand new community featuring stunning architecture, a signature clock tower, beautiful landscaped grounds..."

"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..."

"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..."

"We are a unique senior living community that offers an affordable lifestyle in a modern facility on a lovely campus setting. The roots of ou..."

"My mother moved into Waterstone at Wellesley. The care seems good. The rooms and the dining area are nice. They have an exercise area, a beauty shop, outdoor fire pits, an indoor pool, and common rooms. It's a nice facility...."

"You'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of Dedham. Residents enjoy the convenience of the nearby historic town center,..."

"A beautifully-renovated New England estate that is home to a vibrant community for seniors. Nestled among acres of conservation land, Tradit..."

" Located in Brookline’s Fisher Hill, a neighborhood designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and full of history, Kisco’..."

"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..."

"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..."

"Nonprofit senior living community specializing in a continuum with independent living, assisted living and memory support assisted living. C..."

"I visited Carriage House at Lee's Farm. I like the setting of the place and the staff seemed friendly, but I found two other places with more intellectually stimulating speakers and events in comparison. The food they served was good...."