About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Framingham, MA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Framingham 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 Framingham. 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 40 independent living facilities in Framingham, 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, Cambridge and Brookline.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Brookdale Cushing Park, The Branches of Framingham and Atria Draper Place
zipAveragecost: $6,546

Framingham Independent Living Facilities | 634 Reviews

Showing 37 communities
Last Updated: 12/11/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of The Residence at Paine Estate
44 Photos available
6.1
Review score
27 reviews
6.1
Review score
27 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
15%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
1 star
15%
See all reviews
When it comes to the meals they can't make the necessary accommodations for my friend, there are few vegetables. Yes I think I would recommend this community to other families.
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 Residence at Paine Estate is a senior community located in Wayland, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County, which offers assisted living, independent living and Alzheimer's memory care. Based in a stunning New England estate, the residence is surrounded by acres of beautiful land but is still...
See details
Photo of Sunrise of Weston
1818 Photos available
5 star
56%
4 star
22%
3 star
11%
2 star
11%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
This place is awesome and I love the fact that they call it a Bed and Breakfast. That is exactly how they treat there residents as well. There are fresh flowers at every dining room table for ever meal. ...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Sunrise of Weston has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1997 in our historic home, formerly known as the Drabbington Inn and later as the Westonian Inn. Famous for a homelike ambiance, Sunrise of Weston offers 29 apartments, each of which has a private bathroom with a...
8.0
Review score
10 reviews
8.0
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
40%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
10%
See all reviews
Waterstone at Wellesley is a terrific community. We enjoy living here as well as the residents. A very warm, welcoming community! We recommend highly!
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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...
Photo of Shillman House
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Shillman House Shillman House is an independent living community that is located in Framingham, MA. This community is located in a beautiful area and is open to seniors who are looking for a caring home. Framingham is a part of Middlesex County and it offers much for residents and guests to check...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Mill Pond Rest Home
5 star
33%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
67%
See all reviews
All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Alliance Health at Marie Esther Rest Home
1515 Photos available
Provides: Assisted 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.
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...
See details
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Whitney Suites At Westborough
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of The Groves in Lincoln
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of North Hill
11 Photo available
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of independent living in Framingham, MA

The average cost of senior living in Framingham is $6,546 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leominster, MA with an average of $5,767 per month.

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

Framingham, MA
$6,546/mo

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

Framingham, MA
$6,546/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,067/mo
Independent Living
$6,546/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,420/mo
Studio
$6,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,049/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,290/mo

Senior living costs in Framingham 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: Framingham, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFramingham, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,546/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,068/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,067/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Framingham, MA:$6,546/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Framingham, MA:$7,068/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Framingham, MA:$7,067/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Framingham, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Framingham 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.

Framingham, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Framingham, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Framingham 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Framingham, MA$4,260/mo$4,070/mo+4.7%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Framingham, MA
2024 average cost:$4,260/mo
2023 average cost:$4,070/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Framingham

Recent reviews for independent living in Framingham

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 ...
Read more

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.

Framingham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Framingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Framingham, 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 Framingham 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 Framingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Framingham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Framingham 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 Framingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Framingham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
54.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.1%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Framingham 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 Framingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Framingham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
74.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
74.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.3%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cushing Park, The Branches of Framingham and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Framingham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Framingham, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Framingham, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Gables at Winchester. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top