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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Norfolk, MA

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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, Memory Care
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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.
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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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.
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,...
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Cost of independent living in Norfolk, MA

The average cost of senior living in Norfolk is $6,197 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taunton, MA with an average of $5,254 per month.

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

Norfolk, MA
$6,133/mo
$6,035/mo

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

Norfolk, MA
$6,133/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$6,707/mo
Independent Living
$6,133/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,690/mo
Studio
$7,085/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,856/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,658/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,845/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Norfolk over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Norfolk

Recent reviews for independent living in Norfolk

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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Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA

5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm. Very attentive and helpful ! There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !

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%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
7.7%
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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%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.7%
16.9%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
46.1%
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Residences at Highland Glen, Atria Lincoln Place and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norfolk, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 27 independent living facilities near Norfolk, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Norfolk, Massachusetts are Residences at Highland Glen, Atria Lincoln Place and Atria Draper Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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