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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blue Hills, MA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Blue Hills 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 Blue Hills. 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 73 independent living facilities in Blue Hills, 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 Brighton, Longwood and Mission Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Concord and Natick.
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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.
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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.
At Vineyard Community Living, older people enjoy friendships, old and new. We don’t replace existing family and friends, but surround our residents with a larger sense community and offer respectful, quality services.We know it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference; like...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We have two residential apartment communities in two convenient locations in Canton, MA. Canton Estates is for those who want spaciousness, convenience and comfort in a contemporary environment. We have short term leases available. Our locations are all easily accessible from Routes RT. 1, 128,...
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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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
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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.
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.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Blue Hills, MA
The average cost of senior living in Blue Hills is $6,511 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norton Center, MA with an average of $5,663 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Hills, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Hills, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Blue Hills
Recent reviews for independent living in Blue Hills
Putnam Farm at Danvers
4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her.
Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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Fairing Way - A Rice Eventide Community in South Weymouth, MA
3.9
It's a good environment for our age group and the amenities and activities are sufficient enough to keep us engaged and comfortable. We picked this community, because of the location and cost.
Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Blue Hills independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Hills, 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 Blue Hills 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 Blue Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Hills, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Hills 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 Blue Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Hills, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Hills 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 Blue Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
61.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
24.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Residences at Highland Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue Hills, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near Blue Hills, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blue Hills, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Residences at Highland Glen. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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