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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dunstable, MA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dunstable 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 Dunstable. 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 21 independent living facilities in Dunstable, 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 Nashua Gummed and Coated Paper Company Historic District.
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9.8
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53 reviews
They were very good to my fathers and me at Summer Place. The food was good and the place was clean and the people were kind.
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.
Summer Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. History comes alive at Summer Place. Located in the heart of Chelmsford, the town square dates back to the 1600's and we're just ten minutes from Walden Pond. Beyond heritage, you'll enjoy the convenience of...
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9.3
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27 reviews
5 for all! This is a wonderful place to be! Yes, I often do recommend this community to other families! I try to always greet people who are touring to let them know how welcoming and fun it is to be here! I...
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.
Chelmsford Crossings is an award winning community located in the Merrimack Valley with easy access to both Rte. 495 and Rte. 3. We are a full service assisted living residence designed with quality services as well as affordability in mind. We offer a full array of services in a home-like...
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31 reviews
I honestly answer 5 for all questions!! Everything about Nashua Crossings has been FANTASTIC! I highly recommend them for anyone looking for an assisted living facility!!
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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14 reviews
Extremely clean and well-kept. Assisted living has significantly more activity options than memory care, even though there are individuals in memory care who would benefit/enjoy same activities. Red flag -...
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.
Giving Tree Senior Living is a family-owned and operated Assisted Living Community located in Dracut, Massachusetts. We are established to serve older adults who still want to maintain a home-like environment as they age in place in an environment where their needs for dignity, privacy,...
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50 reviews
So grateful to have found Freeman Lake. Mom is very well taken care of in memory care. She needs lots of care/ attention and it’s top notch. Food is excellent. I’m there almost every night and eat there too....
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.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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8.6
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8 reviews
At this time I would rate everything a 4. Only because I don't give anything the highest score. But we are very happy with everything. Most of the staff knows mom by name, good meals and lots of activities.
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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This facility is very well maintained. They do offer weekly housekeeping, but mom does her own because she likes to. They're great to work with. The apartments are large and less expensive than some other...
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.
Langdon Place of Nashua is located in historic and scenic Nashua, New Hampshire, the only city to be voted 'The Best Place to Live' by Money magazine on two separate occasions. Our lovely city is quaint and welcoming with plenty of recreational, cultural and religious opportunities that our...
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The staff is excellent here at Aynsley Place. The LNAs are fabulous, the nurses are great, and they are all very attentive and very much aware of my loved one's needs. They are great at keeping me updated...
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.
Conveniently located near the heart of downtown Nashua, New Hampshire, residents of Aynsley Place enjoy luxury living and unparalleled care. Our tastefully appointed and beautifully furnished assisted living center provides many of the personal care services desired with the added benefit of...
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My loved ones are doing pretty well since their move to this community. They have started to engage with some of the other residents. The meals are good, but they would like some bigger portions. They do a...
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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.
The Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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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.
The Villas are one level homes that define independent living in your terms. Each graciously appointed private Villa offers more than 1,00 square feet of planned living space, surrounded by lushly landscaped walled gardens and patios. The amenities include: Breathtaking living room, with gas...
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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.
Hunt Community is a Life Plan Community for active, healthy people aged 62 and better, located on 16 neatly landscaped acres near downtown Nashua. Close to shopping, dining and entertainment, the charming campus features many newly renovated floor plans to suit varying lifestyles. With a...
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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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Great place to live well taken care of the office staff and maintenance staff are wonderful
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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.
Coliseum Seniors II is a popular senior apartment community for seniors in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Nashua is the second largest city in New Hampshire and offers a plethora of activities to entertain you and your guests. Filled with historic architecture, this city is close to...
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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Dunstable, MA
The average cost of senior living in Dunstable is $6,376 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fitchburg, MA with an average of $5,817 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dunstable, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dunstable, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Dunstable
Recent reviews for independent living in Dunstable
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 Gables at Winchester
4.6
The staff has treated me like family since the day I moved in. I have made a lot of great friends. The comforts of home but with freedom to move through activities and accessibility to shopping and dining out as well.
Heatherwood in Tewksbury, MA
4.8
The welcome committee as well as the management make sure to get to know each new resident, and checks on his/her well-being regularly. All the staff are super-friendly and tries hard to accommodate each person's needs. New kinds of activities would be nice for those who don't want to attend ...
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Dunstable independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunstable independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunstable, 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 Dunstable 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 Dunstable partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunstable, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunstable 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 Dunstable communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunstable, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunstable 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 Dunstable offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunstable, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
46.1%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Summer Place and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dunstable, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Dunstable, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dunstable, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Summer Place and The Residence at Freeman Lake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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