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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Islington, MA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 73 independent living facilities in Islington, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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LIVED THERE FOR 1 YEAR IN INDEPENDENT LIVING
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.
Providing exceptional, quality housing and services while preserving the independence, rights and dignity of our residents in the most professional, respectful and caring manner. The Foley Senior Residences is an affordable independent and assisted living community that opened in the spring of...
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: 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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Our loved one is no longer there so we do not have much more to stay, but based on the experience we had the staff members were very friendly and helpful. The maintenance team were extremely helpful as well....
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.
Waterstone at the Circle is a premier living community – designed exclusively for active seniors 62 and over – located at the former site of the Circle Cinema in Boston. Waterstone at the Circle features gorgeous private apartments with views of the Boston skyline, Chestnut Hill Reservoir or...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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: 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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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.
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Islington, MA

The average cost of senior living in Islington is $6,572 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norton Center, MA with an average of $5,893 per month.

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

Islington, MA
$6,572/mo
$6,572/mo
$6,603/mo

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

Islington, MA
$6,572/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,021/mo
Independent Living
$6,572/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,804/mo
Studio
$7,776/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,984/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,085/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,795/mo

Senior living costs in Islington 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: Islington, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIslington, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,572/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,023/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,021/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Islington, MA:$6,572/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Islington, MA:$7,023/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Islington, MA:$7,021/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Islington, MA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Islington, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Islington 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Islington, MA$6,700/mo$6,051/mo+10.7%
Massachusetts$3,866/mo$3,554/mo+8.8%
National$3,166/mo$3,004/mo+5.4%
Islington, MA
2024 average cost:$6,700/mo
2023 average cost:$6,051/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$3,866/mo
2023 average cost:$3,554/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Islington

Recent reviews for independent living in Islington

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.

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.

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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Islington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Islington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Islington, 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 Islington 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 Islington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Islington, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Islington 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 Islington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Islington, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Islington 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 Islington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Islington, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
47%
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