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Photo of Maplewood at Mayflower PlaceCommunity card badge
1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
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53 reviews
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The independent living here has been wonderful. Both the staff and the residents loving here have been very friendly and caring.
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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1414 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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54 reviews
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54 reviews
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Everyone there was helpful and kind, there’s just a few things I’d like to see improved. The refrigerator is small, slightly bigger than a dorm size refrigerator. The microwave is on a shelf above the...
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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1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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26 reviews
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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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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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42 reviews
9.8
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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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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...
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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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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...
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.
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...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Harwich, MA

The average cost of senior living in Harwich is $5,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA with an average of $5,661 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harwich, MA vs. nearby cities

Harwich, MA
$5,852/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harwich, MA vs. the state and national average

Harwich, MA
$5,852/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harwich vs. other types of senior living

$7,374/mo
Independent Living
$5,852/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Harwich, MA by room type

Studio
$5,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,575/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,200/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Harwich over time

Harwich, MAMA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Harwich

Recent reviews for independent living in Harwich

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.

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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Mill Hill Residence in West Yarmouth, MA

4.4
They need to do a better job of accommodating family members in the dining room on holidays such as Thanksgiving. Spots for family members are too few and get taken too quickly. Visiting family members should be entitled to a few meals each year in the dining room with their loved one, without ...
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Harwich independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harwich independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harwich, 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 Harwich 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 Harwich partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harwich, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Harwich 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 Harwich communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harwich, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harwich 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 Harwich offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harwich, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Maplewood at Mayflower Place, Maplewood at Brewster and Thirwood Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harwich, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Harwich, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Harwich, 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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