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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brooks, MA

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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.
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
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.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
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
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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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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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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
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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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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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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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: 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
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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Brooks, MA

The average cost of senior living in Brooks is $6,021 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monson Center, MA with an average of $4,459 per month.

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

Brooks, MA
$6,021/mo
$5,954/mo

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

Brooks, MA
$6,021/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,697/mo
Independent Living
$6,021/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,139/mo
Studio
$6,839/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,017/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,801/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/mo

Senior living costs in Brooks 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: Brooks, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrooks, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,021/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,695/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,697/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brooks, MA:$6,021/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Brooks, MA:$6,695/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Brooks, MA:$6,697/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Brooks, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brooks 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 Brooks, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brooks 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
Brooks, MA$4,085/mo$3,817/mo+7.0%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Brooks, MA
2024 average cost:$4,085/mo
2023 average cost:$3,817/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/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 Brooks

Recent reviews for independent living in Brooks

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

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.

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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Brooks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brooks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brooks, 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 Brooks 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 Brooks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brooks, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brooks 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 Brooks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brooks, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brooks 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 Brooks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brooks, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
47%
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Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brooks, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 431 independent living facilities near Brooks, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brooks, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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