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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blackstone, MA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Blackstone area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Blackstone. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 19 independent living facilities in Blackstone, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill-North Village, Main South and Woodland Street Historic District.
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9.9
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59 reviews
When it’s time to make a tough decision on finding a new home for your parents or an elderly family member Atria should be on the top of your list. The staff is not only accommodating they are so supportive...
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.
Atria Lincoln Place is a popular Rhode Island retirement community that offers an active, warm atmosphere with all the comforts of home. A diverse calendar of events provides daily opportunities for staying healthy and socializing. Residents interested in exercising may work out with an...
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66 Floor plans available
9.8
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67 reviews
I recently visited my grandma. She has always been very quiet. She knew everyone and I think she introduced me to everybody who lives there. She enjoys the staff and activities and the facility is...
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.
Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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68 reviews
I was apprehensive t when I found out my sister would be placed in an assisted living facility. I pictured a nursing home atmosphere and a depressed sister. Boy was I wrong. She is so happy and doing better...
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.
Chapel HIll is a luxury senior living community in the tranquil village of Chapel Four Corners in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island. Our community is located just off Route 295, offering a convenient and short drive from the major cities of Providence, Boston, New Haven and Hartford....
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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41 reviews
Benchmark is a wonderful place. The staff really look out for the residents. They care a lot and provide wonderful activities and lots of fun. It's like a big family.
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is Franklin's first senior living community. Located on Forge Hill Road less than a mile from routes 140 and 495, Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is a state of the art community that offers a full complement of amenities and supportive services designed...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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21 reviews
The facility and staff are excellent. I am completely satisfied with the care my mother is receiving. She began slowly failing a few months ago and she is now on hospice. I would also highly recommend the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Enclave of Franklin Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
656 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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40 reviews
Staff were genuinely interested in our Dad. Asked about his likes & needs. Made him. & us feel relaxed & comfortable. We feel great knowing he is well fed, warm & well attended to . Now we can visit and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Set in Norfolk County in the historic town of Franklin, The Enclave of Franklin is a senior living community where older adults can live comfortably and more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff. In addition to independent and assisted living options, The Enclave of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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5 reviews
I would definitely recommend Whitney Place at Medway to others for Memory Care. The staff is very friendly. My mother in law always complained about food, but she loves the food there. Moving her in was a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
33 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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21 reviews
So far so good! The staff are very good and the memory care pricing is great! the last place my wife was at was more expensive and the care wasn't good. No issues here.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living offers compassionate care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located less than half a mile west of the Charles River and also enjoy activities at nearby parks and natural areas. We enjoy easy access to shopping and restaurants as well as day trips...
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8.0
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41 reviews
Have already recommended to others. The weak point is the meal service, lack of help and menu not that great. We picked this community because of the price and modern clean look of facility inside and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
We believe that Magnolia Heights Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Magnolia Heights, our management...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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6.8
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49 reviews
According to my mom, The food service is not very good. Over the last several months there has been some cost cutting measures that have affected the food service. The activities director was let go some...
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.
Make yourself at home in the warm, welcoming community of Whitcomb House in Milford, MA, where abundant amenities and thoughtful features provide comfort and convenience. Our Assisted Living residents enjoy regular live entertainment as well as several family events throughout the year. Imagine...
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6.5
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24 reviews
The value for cost is tough to rate because it's not inexpensive, however I WOULD recommend Cornerstone to anyone. What really stood out to us and what we like the best is the friendliness, patience and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Cornerstone at Milford offers seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art memory care program designed to treat the symptoms of memory loss in the comfortable and dignified residential setting of our Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. Located on RT-109 and just minutes from...
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After exploring a few other similar facilities, decided on Salmon at Medway because it is brand new, with features and amenities that we like. After moving in, we were delighted with the friendly staff and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
8.0
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1 review
My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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.
8.0
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7 reviews
The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation available....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
8.0
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3 reviews
Very caring staff. Home like environment and my dad made lots of friends he loved being at Autumn Villa.
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.
We are a private family owned assisted living situated in a country setting in the Town of Cumberland Rhode Island. Our peaceful location makes Autumn Villa an experience to remember for residents and family. On a quiet country road, residents can be free to enjoy the natural setting. Either...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Blackstone, MA
The average cost of senior living in Blackstone is $6,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Southbridge, MA with an average of $5,069 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blackstone, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blackstone, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Blackstone
Recent reviews for independent living in Blackstone
Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA
5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm.
Very attentive and helpful !
There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !
The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA
4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.
The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI
5.0
THE BEST PLACE EVER... awesome! 5 on all!!! They gave [name removed] so accommodating and bend over backwards to help in every way. Honestly, I couldn't be happier... my aunt is thrilled to be there. My sister and I are just waiting for our time to move into the bridge!
Blackstone independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blackstone independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blackstone, 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 Blackstone 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 Blackstone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blackstone, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blackstone 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 Blackstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blackstone, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blackstone 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 Blackstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blackstone, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
76.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
52.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Residences at Highland Glen, Atria Lincoln Place and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blackstone, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Blackstone, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blackstone, Massachusetts are Residences at Highland Glen, Atria Lincoln Place and Atria Draper Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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