The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Needham, MA for 2023

"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 b..."

"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..."

"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 frie..."

"I toured Brookdale Cushing Park and saw a one-bedroom apartment, that was a lot nicer than I expected. I also saw the fitness place, where people eat, and the little nooks and crannies here and there. The facilities were very high-level. They got ..."

"New Pond Village was very nice. Very nice people. Nice layout. Out of all the places, I saw that would probably be the one I would go to. It has three levels, and you can go from independent to memory. The staff I met were very polite, friendly, a..."

"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 ..."

"The Residence at Watertown Square was nice. The staff was good. The rooms were clean and neat. We had lunch there and the food was quite nice. I didn't go into the residents' dining area because I was only a visitor, but they put me in a small roo..."

"I like the rooms at Cabot Park Village. But they weren't as big as the other places I visited, and it's a little bit more expensive. The staff seemed very nice. I got to talk with the person who took me around, and the general manager also came ov..."

"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 th..."

"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..."

"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, dining at local restaurants, exploring the Charles River and shopping along Route 1. Traditions of Dedham was..."

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

"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..."

"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."

"I saw the Brightview in Canton about a month ago. Their activities are very good, they have a nice staff, but they did not have any of the apartments that I wanted. That's why I did not choose to go there. I saw their independent living, and the ..."