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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shrewsbury, MA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury. 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 34 independent living facilities in Shrewsbury, 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, Montvale and Massachusetts Avenue Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Natick, Concord and Worcester.
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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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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.
About Pleasant Hill in Marlborough, MassachusettsPleasant Hill Retirement is Marlborough, Massachusetts’ premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two -bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Pleasant Hill...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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...
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Cost of independent living in Shrewsbury, MA
The average cost of senior living in Shrewsbury is $6,763 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monson Center, MA with an average of $4,454 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Shrewsbury
Recent reviews for independent living in Shrewsbury
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 !
The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA
4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.
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 ...
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Shrewsbury independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shrewsbury independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
46.1%
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Atria Draper Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Fairview Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Maplewood at Weston. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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