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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Littleton, MA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 9 independent living facilities in Littleton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Summer Place
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1818 Floor plans available
9.5
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The staff is wonderful and part of what makes this place a haven. The food, for the most part, is very good. The cleaning staff is almost always available and the common areas are spotless. I have a studio...
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.
Summer Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. History comes alive at Summer Place. Located in the heart of Chelmsford, the town square dates back to the 1600's and we're just ten minutes from Walden Pond. Beyond heritage, you'll enjoy the convenience of...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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I would rate it 5 stars. My mom has had some health concerns off and on, and the nursing staff there has been very diligent in informing me and following up. She has a studio apartment which is spacious and...
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.
Chelmsford Crossings is an award winning community located in the Merrimack Valley with easy access to both Rte. 495 and Rte. 3. We are a full service assisted living residence designed with quality services as well as affordability in mind. We offer a full array of services in a home-like...
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Photo of The Residence at Freeman Lake
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9.4
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77 reviews
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Facility very clean and bright. Staff has been wonderful about everything and so very friendly. My friend [name removed] who lives there says it is Totally better than she ever expected.
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.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
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24 reviews
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Overall experience 5 stars. Staff were polite and helpful. Care was great, more than I could have done. Activities seemed appropriate though not all residents participated. Rooms were good, with a lot of...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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Our loved one has since based but during her stay at Concord Place it was a wonderful experience. Being on the memory care side she received so much individual attention and care. The program director [name...
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.
Concord Park, a Volunteer of America senior community, is conveniently located on Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of the West Concord, MA shopping village. Concord Park offers local seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted...
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Littleton, MA

The average cost of senior living in Littleton is $4,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leominster, MA with an average of $4,226 per month.

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

Littleton, MA
$4,912/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$9,594/mo
Independent Living
$4,912/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,379/mo
Studio
$4,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,323/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,881/mo

Senior living costs in Littleton 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: Littleton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittleton, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,912/mo$4,472/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$8,339/mo$8,094/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,594/mo$9,969/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Littleton, MA:$4,912/mo
Massachusetts:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Littleton, MA:$8,339/mo
Massachusetts:$8,094/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Littleton, MA:$9,594/mo
Massachusetts:$9,969/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Littleton, MA, over time

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

Littleton, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Littleton, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Littleton 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
Littleton, MA$4,722/mo$4,472/mo+5.6%
Massachusetts$4,386/mo$4,198/mo+4.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Littleton, MA
2024 average cost:$4,722/mo
2023 average cost:$4,472/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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%
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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 Littleton

Recent reviews for independent living in Littleton

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.

New Horizons At Choate in Woburn, MA

4.5
It is restricted, as to who can apply, you have to live in a particular town or have family in the town. It's subsidized by a family foundation. They had good food. They really aren't set up for assisted living, more independant. They aren't set up to accommodate wheelchairs. The people were ...
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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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Littleton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Littleton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Littleton, 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 Littleton 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 Littleton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Littleton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.4%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Littleton 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 Littleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Littleton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Littleton 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 Littleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Littleton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.9%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.8%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59.7%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.5%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.4%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Summer Place, Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings and The Residence at Freeman Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Littleton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Littleton, Massachusetts. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 63% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 60% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 63% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 35% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 66% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 51% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 51% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, American Sign Language, Portuguese, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Summer Place, Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings, and The Residence at Freeman Lake 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook and Concord Park 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Summer Place, Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings, and The Residence at Freeman Lake 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Summer Place, Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings, and The Residence at Freeman Lake
The best independent living facilities near you in Littleton, Massachusetts are Holiday Birch Heights and Atria Longmeadow Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 63% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 60% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 63% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 35% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 66% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 51% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 51% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, American Sign Language, Portuguese, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Summer Place, Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings, and The Residence at Freeman Lake 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook and Concord Park 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Summer Place, Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings, and The Residence at Freeman Lake 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Summer Place, Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings, and The Residence at Freeman Lake
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