About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Grafton, MA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the North Grafton area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in North Grafton. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 30 independent living facilities in North Grafton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill-North Village, Lincoln Estate-Elm Park Historic District and Main South.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Natick, Acton and Wellesley.

ShortCode tests:
totalResults: 30
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Atria Draper Place, Dodge Park Rest Home and Whitney Place at Northborough
zipAveragecost: $4,011

North Grafton Independent Living Facilities | 999 Reviews

Showing 31 communities
Last Updated: 8/28/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Colony Retirement Homes III
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.
Photo of Colony Retirement Homes I and II
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.
Photo of Elms At Briarwood
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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 Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
Photo of Whitinsville Retirement Inc
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in North Grafton, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Grafton is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $3,361 per month.

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

North Grafton, MA
$4,011/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in North Grafton, MA, vs. other senior living options

$10,983/mo
Independent Living
$4,011/mo

Independent living costs in North Grafton, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,482/mo
Studio
$4,247/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,725/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,728/mo

Senior living costs in North Grafton 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: North Grafton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Grafton, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,011/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,782/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$10,983/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
North Grafton, MA:$4,011/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
North Grafton, MA:$7,782/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
North Grafton, MA:$10,983/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in North Grafton, MA, over time

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

North Grafton, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in North Grafton, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Grafton 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
North Grafton, MA$4,220/mo$4,096/mo+3.0%
Massachusetts$4,293/mo$4,175/mo+2.8%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
North Grafton, MA
2024 average cost:$4,220/mo
2023 average cost:$4,096/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,293/mo
2023 average cost:$4,175/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 North Grafton

Recent reviews for independent living in North Grafton

Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons A CCRC in Lincoln, MA

5.0
The staff at this community are nice, friendly and helpful. They are always there when someone needs assistance. The food is good and they have nice choices. My husband does not participate in many of the activities offered. He is in the memory care unit in this beautiful newer community. ...
Read more

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
Read more

The Wingate Residences of Needham and One Wingate Way

5.0
The facility is absolutely stunning. It's modern and clean. The staff is absolutely wonderful. It is truly a whole other level of senior living. The apartments are spacious. You can get full kitchens as well as two bedrooms. I would highly recommend the Wingate family to anyone.

North Grafton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Grafton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Grafton, 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 North Grafton 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 North Grafton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Grafton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
9.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in North Grafton 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 North Grafton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Grafton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
33.5%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
15.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in North Grafton 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 North Grafton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Grafton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
40.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, Dodge Park Rest Home and Whitney Place at Northborough are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Grafton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 30 independent living facilities near North Grafton, Massachusetts. See the full list.
Test shortCodes percentPetFriendly: {{ percentPetFriendly }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept pets. Must match the percent of listings shown when the “pet-friendly” filter is applied on the site. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: {{ top3PetFriendlyWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”, e.g. “The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care, Presidential Place, and Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood”. 3 top-rated pet-friendly care type communities in the market. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentDogsAllowed: {{ percentDogsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept dogs. percentCatsAllowed: {{ percentCatsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept cats. percentPetWeightLimit: {{ percentPetWeightLimit }} Percent of care type communities in market that have a pet weight limit policy. percentMCServices: {{ percentMCServices }} Percent of care type communities in market that have memory care services. percentDietaryAccommodations: {{ percentDietaryAccommodations }} Percent of care type communities in market that have dietary accommodations. LanguagesList: {{ LanguagesList }} Comma-separated list + “and”, e.g. “Spanish, Italian, French, and German”. Languages other than English with a percentage greater than zero in the market. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: {{ Top3MultilingualWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market that have more than one language selected. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentTransportationFee: {{ percentTransportationFee }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer transportation services for a fee. percentTransportationComp: {{ percentTransportationComp }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer complimentary transportation services. top3TransportWithLinks: {{ top3TransportWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with transportation services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentRespite: {{ percentRespite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer respite stays. percentDevotionalOnSite: {{ percentDevotionalOnSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer on-site devotional activities. percentDevotionalOffSite: {{ percentDevotionalOffSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer off-site devotional activities. top3DevotionalWithLinks: {{ top3DevotionalWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with devotional services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Grafton, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top