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Photo of Atria Draper PlaceCommunity card badge
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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79 reviews
10
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79 reviews
5 star
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My Aunt [removed name] had been alone for a few years before moving to Draper. She was sad and resigned when she left her home but was brave and made the change. She is involved now and a part of...
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.
Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...
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1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.9
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71 reviews
9.9
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71 reviews
5 star
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After my dad passed away, my mom was adamant she would never move to assisted living. I tried to honor her wishes, but despite part-time home care, her cognitive, physical, and emotional health declined,...
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.
Atria Lincoln Place is a popular Rhode Island retirement community that offers an active, warm atmosphere with all the comforts of home. A diverse calendar of events provides daily opportunities for staying healthy and socializing. Residents interested in exercising may work out with an...
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33 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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44 reviews
9.7
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44 reviews
5 star
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It has been a long journey over the last 3 months the staff is every caring and wonderful on all shifts the care about the residents and the families they all have supported me during my lowest times and...
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.
Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living offers compassionate care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located less than half a mile west of the Charles River and also enjoy activities at nearby parks and natural areas. We enjoy easy access to shopping and restaurants as well as day trips...
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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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47 reviews
9.5
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47 reviews
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Most important: communication was excellent, transparent and timely. As caregiver I was always informed well and in advance or in the moment (a fall, for example) so that decisions could be made that were...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is Franklin's first senior living community. Located on Forge Hill Road less than a mile from routes 140 and 495, Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is a state of the art community that offers a full complement of amenities and supportive services designed...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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51 reviews
9.5
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51 reviews
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The staff have been extremely kind, take the time with residents to insure they are safe and well cared for, they know residents by name and what their care needs are, this includes the housekeeping staff to...
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.
The Village at Willow Crossings is an active Senior community situated on a 20-acre woodland campus in the heart of Mansfield, MA. Manicured gardens grace the winding drives that travel through the picturesque campus, accented by the white picket fences of the charming cottage neighborhood. The...
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77 Photos available
9.3
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44 reviews
9.3
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44 reviews
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I have lived at Magnolia Heights for two years and very satisfied with the whole place The managers are helpful and caring , the food is excellent and even includes desserts Activities are many The...
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.
We believe that Magnolia Heights Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Magnolia Heights, our management...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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50 reviews
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What we like the most about the community are the staff, they are caring and care for the whole family. It has a full schedule of activities as well as anytime dining. Yes, we would recommend this community...
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.
Set in Norfolk County in the historic town of Franklin, The Enclave of Franklin is a senior living community where older adults can live comfortably and more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff. In addition to independent and assisted living options, The Enclave of...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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52 reviews
9.2
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52 reviews
5 star
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What made it a positive experience: The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere from the moment we arrived. The environment itself was inviting and...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Wrentham
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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24 reviews
9.2
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24 reviews
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For the most part, the staff was great. There was one incident where there was a mix-up about my dad's medications (they called to say I needed to bring them, but they were already there), but other than...
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.
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1717 Photos available
9.2
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24 reviews
9.2
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24 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is That it is small and feels like a community. Also, there is the availability of transportation to appointment through Valley Farm as well as the transit authority...
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.
Located in historic Ashland, our beautiful community boasts easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, I-495 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments for 84 residents; a combination of 29 studio, 29 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom...
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Photo of Brookmeadow at Blue Hills
1313 Photos available
9.1
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35 reviews
9.1
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35 reviews
5 star
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They were engaging. My wife just didn't want to engage. The second thing was the staff they could've found different ways to engage her to get things done. The patrons over that facility are too old for her...
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.
Exceptional Living Spaces Suited for Later LifeThe exceptional design of this senior living community is in keeping with the aesthetics and high standards expected of every property managed by Everbrook Senior Living.Brookmeadow at Blue Hills features 91 units of rental senior living offering...
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22 Photos available
9.0
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11 reviews
9.0
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11 reviews
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The Residence at Charles Meadow has been a great place for my Mom. All of the staff are friendly and compassionate. They seem to truly care about the residents they are taking care of. There are a lot of...
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.
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Photo of Whitney Place at Medway
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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9 reviews
9.0
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9 reviews
5 star
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I am not the resident, my dad is. 5 has been my experience so far. From the moving in to adjusting and settling in, they have been great! People have been ambassadors and stopped in to invite my Dad to meals...
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.
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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25 reviews
9.0
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25 reviews
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Both staff and residents are always cheerful. The staff is super caring. My friend had a fall and was hospitalized, while he was my staff contacts stayed in touch and were very caring to both of us.
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.
At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...
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Photo of CareOne at Sharon
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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40 reviews
8.7
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40 reviews
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The facility is well kept, and I believe the dining is very good, the the menu has a lot of creative variety, and the quality of the food is excellent. If there is something special that somebody wants, they...
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.
CareOne is a family-owned and operated company, where we consider your family an extension of our own. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, our chief goal is to provide a warm environment where residents can thrive, remain connectedto the community and enjoy a fulfilling...
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1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.6
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8 reviews
8.6
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8 reviews
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The overall idea of the community, most people are friendly, the whole dining room dinner reservation thing is weird to me and many others, very poor communication between administrators, nursing , PT...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at New Pond Village located in Walpole, MA provides independent living for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle? Wouldn’t it be great to have...
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Photo of Willows at Medway
99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.6
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8 reviews
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Activities - variable as It has been a tough winter for our athletic director. She has been out sick. But on the whole there are many activities and I find them all very good. . It is expensive but I think...
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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11 Photo available
8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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I picked this community, because it's a very nice community. Close to my family.Apartment is great. Great surroundings. Beautiful apartments. Close to Stores and highway. Beautiful town. I would recommend to...
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.
Welcome Home to Westwood Glen Commons. Located in the quaint town of Westwood, MA, Westwood Glen Commons offers newly renovated apartments for age 55 and over. Our mature landscaped grounds and friendly management team will welcome you home. Choose from newly renovated 1 and 2 bedroom apartment...
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1212 Photos available
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8.3
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23 reviews
8.3
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The staff has been extremely helpful to my brother-in-law and the entire process went very smoothly. The only food involved are the monthly gatherings, and so far that has been a 5 as well. Everyone cooks in...
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.
Welcome to The Residences at Highland Glen, a friendly, upscale community for active adults, age 55 or older. Residents will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Twin Pine Hill in Westwood, yet be in close proximity to everything. Conveniently located off Route 128 at Exit 31B/Westwood- Route 109,...
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8.0
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8.0
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Definitely a 5 my sister seems very happy she says everyone is so nice I only wish they had more of a variety of activities she enjoyed "field" trips at her previous home. We would absolutely recommend...
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.
The decision to explore retirement communities is complex, involving different considerations for you, your spouse, your children, or your advisers.Since 1915, Doolittle Home has been providing exceptional care and peace of mind for residents and their families. Frequently described as a bed and...
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1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.0
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24 reviews
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The value for cost is tough to rate because it's not inexpensive, however I WOULD recommend Cornerstone to anyone. What really stood out to us and what we like the best is the friendliness, patience and...
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.
Cornerstone at Milford offers seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art memory care program designed to treat the symptoms of memory loss in the comfortable and dignified residential setting of our Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. Located on RT-109 and just minutes from...
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Overall it has been a good experience, but they need more people for assistance and need to work some on training the staff that are there.
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.
Cornerstone at Canton offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living, ConnectedLIFE, an open campus memory support program for Assisted Living residents who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, and a state-of-the-art secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® affiliated with the Boston...
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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.
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.
The warmth and character of a restored antique farmhouse, a rural setting close to the center of town, and the security and comfort of all modern amenities contribute to the relaxed and friendly ambiance of Pond Home, a retirement home in Wrentham, Massachusetts.What really sets Pond Home apart,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Norfolk, MA

The average cost of senior living in Norfolk is $6,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $5,224 per month.

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

Norfolk, MA
$6,214/mo
$6,053/mo

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

Norfolk, MA
$6,214/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$6,665/mo
Independent Living
$6,214/mo

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

Studio
$5,277/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,181/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,583/mo

Senior living costs in Norfolk 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: Norfolk, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorfolk, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,214/mo$6,112/mo$4,019/mo
Assisted Living$6,669/mo$6,883/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$6,665/mo$6,886/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Norfolk, MA:$6,214/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
Assisted Living
Norfolk, MA:$6,669/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Norfolk, MA:$6,665/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
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Independent living costs in Norfolk, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Norfolk 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 Norfolk, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Norfolk 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Norfolk, MA$4,747/mo$3,981/mo+19.2%
Massachusetts$3,862/mo$3,554/mo+8.7%
National$3,168/mo$3,007/mo+5.4%
Norfolk, MA
2024 average cost:$4,747/mo
2023 average cost:$3,981/mo
Percent change:+19.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$3,862/mo
2023 average cost:$3,554/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,168/mo
2023 average cost:$3,007/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Norfolk

Recent reviews for independent living in Norfolk

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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Norfolk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norfolk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Norfolk, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Norfolk 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 Norfolk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norfolk, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norfolk 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 Norfolk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Norfolk, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
47%
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