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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boston, MA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Boston 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 Boston. 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 103 independent living facilities in Boston, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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.
Fitch Home is located in a beautiful residential neighborhood that reflects what Melrose and Fitch Home are all about: a warm and friendly community. We offer a variety of lifestyles: independent, social and active, private and relaxed. You choose what combination makes you happy. Our dining room...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Boston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Boston is $6,663 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,299 per month.

Independent living costs in Boston, MA, vs. nearby cities

Boston, MA
$6,663/mo
$6,591/mo

Independent living costs in Boston, MA, vs. state and national averages

Boston, MA
$6,663/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Boston, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,145/mo
Independent Living
$6,663/mo

Independent living costs in Boston, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,783/mo
Studio
$7,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,933/mo

Senior living costs in Boston vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Boston, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoston, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,663/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,146/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,145/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Boston, MA:$6,663/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Boston, MA:$7,146/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Boston, MA:$7,145/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Boston, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Boston and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Boston, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Boston have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Boston, MA$4,365/mo$3,791/mo+15.1%
Massachusetts$4,102/mo$3,718/mo+10.3%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Boston, MA
2024 average cost:$4,365/mo
2023 average cost:$3,791/mo
Percent change:+15.1%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,102/mo
2023 average cost:$3,718/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
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2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Boston

Recent reviews for independent living in Boston

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

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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Boston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boston, 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 Boston 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 Boston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Boston 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 Boston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boston 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 Boston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
47%
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Related senior services in Boston, Massachusetts

In Boston, Massachusetts, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Boston is not car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Boston include a number of bus, commuter rail, subway, and ferry options managed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Boston has robust biking infrastructure and is walkable.

Boston offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Medical.

With one of the largest reputations in the county, the city of Boston boasts a wide set of attractions and a vibrant local culture. Some renowned and senior-friendly attractions throughout Boston include the Museum of Fine Arts, the New England Aquarium, and the historic Paul Revere House. The city is also home to a number of senior centers that host wide-ranging activities to fit a variety of interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Boylston Place, Standish Village and Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 103 independent living facilities near Boston, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Boston, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Atria Marland Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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