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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Framingham, MA
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.
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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
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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.
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...
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.
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...
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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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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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.
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...
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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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.
About Pleasant Hill in Marlborough, MassachusettsPleasant Hill Retirement is Marlborough, Massachusetts’ premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two -bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Pleasant Hill...
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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Really my only disappointment was with the senior staff once my mom moved in. They didn't check in during the first few days and also when she came back from a hospital stay (on hospice) they didn't check...
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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Framingham, MA
The average cost of senior living in Framingham is $6,541 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leominster, MA with an average of $5,766 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Framingham, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Framingham, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Framingham
Recent reviews for independent living in Framingham
Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA
4.8
The whole place has a very friendly atmosphere. SLC offers a lot of programs that are open to people who live in the surrounding community, so the residents feel like they are still part of the community. The food is very good.
I would recommend Scandinavian Living Center to others.
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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Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA
5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm.
Very attentive and helpful !
There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !
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%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.7%
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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%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
54.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.1%
16.9%
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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%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
74.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Residences at Highland Glen 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 Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Residences at Highland Glen. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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