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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Dennis, MA
If you’re looking for independent living in the East Dennis 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 East Dennis. 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 14 independent living facilities in East Dennis, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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The staff at Mayflower Place were very helpful with my parents transition to live there. We visited several places on Cape Cod and this was the one my Dad felt the best about. My parents are pretty...
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.
At Maplewood at Mayflower Place, you will find the nautical spirit and coastal charm of Cape Cod. Settled on 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, you can relax, breathe the fresh ocean air and enjoy the good things in life. Our continuing care retirement community is minutes from a variety...
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9.8
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26 reviews
Thirwood Place is a beautifully furnished space with apartments full of light and room to set up your new home. Clean with patios or balconies for your personal outdoor space. Pets are allowed. A huge plus...
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.
Thirwood Place is nestled on over 45 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, surrounded by wooded conservation land and overlooking scenic Flax Pond. While offering seclusion among these natural surroundings, Thirwood is conveniently located only minutes away from shopping, churches, medical...
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9.7
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55 reviews
This is a very good and welcoming facility. The support staff is great! The level of support is great! The atmosphere is great! The programs to involve family with the facility and residents are great! ...
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.
Maplewood at Brewster will provide a healthy, invigorating environment for all seniors, as well as specialized assistance for those in need of memory care. The heart of Maplewood is embodied through an approach to assisted living that offers premier care to seniors who need some support in their...
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42 reviews
Our only concern is that the cost quickly exceeded what we had originally thought when working with A Place for Mom. We had been looking for places in the range of (fee removed) a month, but the costs at...
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.
Located in the heart of Cape Cod, the Mill Hill Residence is the newest addition to the Maplewood at Mayflower Place campus, an award-winning continuing care retirement community with a highly-respected reputation. The Mill Hill Residence continues Maplewood's unwavering commitment to quality,...
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My sister had been living in another facility for almost 10 years. Conflict of interest left me no option but to move her .It was a very stressful experience, but the staff at Brookdale went above 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.
Home Sweet HomeDo you want more free time to explore new hobbies, deepen your friendships and spend more time with the people you love? If so, our assisted living and memory care community is ready to welcome you home. Nestled in the beautiful coastal community of Hyannis, Maine, you can enjoy...
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My loved one is very happy here. The area is great and the staff are wonderful. Gatherings, movie theater, pool, and more for activities for the residents to choose from. Due to the pandemic the...
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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My mother is now safe and sound this winter at Heatherwood. It is a beautiful community maintained very well. The staff is extremely attentive to all of the residents. With a few snowstorms already this...
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.
Nestled comfortably amongst woodlands and walking trails, Heatherwood residents enjoy the many features of Kings Way, including the village green, Meeting House, General Store, tennis courts, pools and an excellent golf course.Our beautiful community mirrors the individual architecture of our...
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We brought Mom to Brewster Place five years ago at the same time we retired to Cape Cod. We chose it based on the warm feel, activities, and full service of having rehab and skilled nursing nextdoor. Mom...
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.
Imagine spending every day as you wish, enjoying stimulating cultural and social activities while surrounding yourself with familiar furnishings in the privacy of your own apartment. Wingate Residences Assisted Living at Brewster, located in one of Cape Cod's loveliest and most historic...
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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry. Stroll our beautifully...
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.
Wise Living is a locally owned company that has been building retirement communities on Cape Cod for over 30 years. Our newest residence, Wise Living at Yarmouth, is Cape Cod's newest independent living community currently under renovation on Cape Cod. We are conveniently located on the mid-Cape...
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 East Dennis, MA
The average cost of senior living in East Dennis is $6,246 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,180 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Dennis, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Dennis, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in East Dennis
Recent reviews for independent living in East Dennis
Everleigh Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA
5.0
I chose Everleigh Cape Cod because I wanted an apartment that had a lease. They do have a wide variety of apartment sizes to choose from. It is a newer facility so it will be nice when more residents are moved in here. I would recommend to others looking.
Cape Cod Senior Residences in Bourne, MA
4.3
I would highly recommend Cape Cod Senior Residences to others. The staff is very caring. The meals were good. And the communication with the family was very good.
Royal at Harwich Village
5.0
I cannot express enough how amazing our experience has been with the Royal at Harwich Village. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and so caring. When we went for our first visit , we were very impressed with the facilities and all the activities they have available for the residents. We met with ...
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East Dennis independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Dennis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Dennis, 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 East Dennis 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 East Dennis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Dennis, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Dennis 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 East Dennis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Dennis, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Dennis 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 East Dennis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maplewood at Mayflower Place, Thirwood Place and Maplewood at Brewster are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Dennis, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near East Dennis, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Dennis, Massachusetts are Maplewood at Mayflower Place, Maplewood at Brewster and Mill Hill Residence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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