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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Great Neck, MA

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

If you’re looking for independent living in the Great Neck 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 Great Neck. 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 173 independent living facilities in Great Neck, 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 Falmouth, Newport and Westport.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Falmouth, Newport and Westport.

ShortCode tests:
totalResults: 173
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Atria Draper Place, Thirwood Place and Atria Lincoln Place
zipAveragecost: $5,272

Great Neck Independent Living Facilities | 2140 Reviews

Showing 173 communities
Last Updated: 8/28/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Community At Pond Meadow
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 Wyndemere Woods
5 star
57%
4 star
43%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation 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.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
Photo of Weeks Rest Home
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 Evergreen Assisted Living
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
50%
See all reviews
My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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 Ocean Shores Apartments
5 star
13%
4 star
36%
3 star
25%
2 star
13%
1 star
13%
See all reviews
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Currently in construction, Ocean Shores homes will offer 97 one and two bedroom affordable apartments for people ages 55 and older. This new community will offer wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms, durable deco-wood flooring throughout the living areas, stainless steel appliances, balconies...
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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
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.
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...
Photo of Fulton School Residences
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Canton Estates
44 Photos available
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We have two residential apartment communities in two convenient locations in Canton, MA. Canton Estates is for those who want spaciousness, convenience and comfort in a contemporary environment. We have short term leases available. Our locations are all easily accessible from Routes RT. 1, 128,...
Photo of Simon C Fireman Community
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Golden Years Assisted Living Community
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Chestnut Cottage at the Elms
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Elizabeth Catherine Rest Home
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 Willowbrook Manor Rest Home
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 Residences at Highland Glen
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Bauer House
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Royal at Harwich Village
5 star
22%
4 star
56%
3 star
11%
2 star
11%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
Photo of Allerton House at Hancock Park
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 Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park
66 Photos available
Pricing promotion
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.
See details
Photo of Vineyard Community Living - Nova Quincy
1313 Photos available
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.
At Vineyard Community Living, older people enjoy friendships, old and new. We don’t replace existing family and friends, but surround our residents with a larger sense community and offer respectful, quality services.We know it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference; like...
5 star
86%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
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 Fox Hill Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Great Neck, MA

The average cost of senior living in Great Neck is $5,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quincy, MA with an average of $4,459 per month.

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

Great Neck, MA
$5,272/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Great Neck, MA, vs. other senior living options

$8,191/mo
Independent Living
$5,272/mo

Independent living costs in Great Neck, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,289/mo
Studio
$4,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,347/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,722/mo

Senior living costs in Great Neck 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: Great Neck, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreat Neck, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,272/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,396/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,191/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Great Neck, MA:$5,272/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Great Neck, MA:$6,396/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Great Neck, MA:$8,191/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/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 Great Neck, MA, over time

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

Great Neck, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Great Neck, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Great Neck 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 average 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
Great Neck, MA$4,576/mo$4,072/mo+12.4%
Massachusetts$4,386/mo$4,198/mo+4.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Great Neck, MA
2024 average cost:$4,576/mo
2023 average cost:$4,072/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,386/mo
2023 average cost:$4,198/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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 Great Neck

Recent reviews for independent living in Great Neck

Fairing Way - A Rice Eventide Community in South Weymouth, MA

3.9
It's a good environment for our age group and the amenities and activities are sufficient enough to keep us engaged and comfortable. We picked this community, because of the location and cost.

Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0
I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...
Read more

Cornerstone at Canton

5.0
The Compass neighborhood at Cornerstone of Canton has been a blessing for my mom and my family. She was very reluctant to leave her home, but she finally did and has found a whole new life at Cornerstone and absolutely loves it there. Can't say enough about how wonderful it is, the activities, ...
Read more

Great Neck independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Neck independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Neck, 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 Great Neck 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 Great Neck partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Neck, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
9.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Great Neck 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 Great Neck communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Great Neck, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
44%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
15.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Great Neck 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 Great Neck offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Neck, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
53%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.5%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.3%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
40.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, Thirwood Place and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Great Neck, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 173 independent living facilities near Great Neck, Massachusetts. See the full list.
Test shortCodes percentPetFriendly: {{ percentPetFriendly }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept pets. Must match the percent of listings shown when the “pet-friendly” filter is applied on the site. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: {{ top3PetFriendlyWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”, e.g. “The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care, Presidential Place, and Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood”. 3 top-rated pet-friendly care type communities in the market. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentDogsAllowed: {{ percentDogsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept dogs. percentCatsAllowed: {{ percentCatsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept cats. percentPetWeightLimit: {{ percentPetWeightLimit }} Percent of care type communities in market that have a pet weight limit policy. percentMCServices: {{ percentMCServices }} Percent of care type communities in market that have memory care services. percentDietaryAccommodations: {{ percentDietaryAccommodations }} Percent of care type communities in market that have dietary accommodations. LanguagesList: {{ LanguagesList }} Comma-separated list + “and”, e.g. “Spanish, Italian, French, and German”. Languages other than English with a percentage greater than zero in the market. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: {{ Top3MultilingualWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market that have more than one language selected. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentTransportationFee: {{ percentTransportationFee }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer transportation services for a fee. percentTransportationComp: {{ percentTransportationComp }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer complimentary transportation services. top3TransportWithLinks: {{ top3TransportWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with transportation services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentRespite: {{ percentRespite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer respite stays. percentDevotionalOnSite: {{ percentDevotionalOnSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer on-site devotional activities. percentDevotionalOffSite: {{ percentDevotionalOffSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer off-site devotional activities. top3DevotionalWithLinks: {{ top3DevotionalWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with devotional services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic.
The best independent living facilities near you in Great Neck, Massachusetts are Cornerstone of Weymouth, Wise Living Yarmouth and Atria Draper Place. 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