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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wawela Park, MA

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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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This place is like living in a residential hotel. There are many varied programs--fitness, entertainment and intellectual. The people are welcoming and pleasant because we are all owners in this cooperative...
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.
Laurelmead on Blackstone Boulevard has combined luxurious living accommodations, through individual home ownership, with quality services and amenities since 1994. Designed in the traditional New England style, Laurelmead is situated on 23 acres of wooded, rolling hills overlooking the Seekonk...
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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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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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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
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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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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.
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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.
Shillman House Shillman House is an independent living community that is located in Framingham, MA. This community is located in a beautiful area and is open to seniors who are looking for a caring home. Framingham is a part of Middlesex County and it offers much for residents and guests to check...
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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, 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.
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 VillaSummer Villa is an assisted living community located in Coventry, RI. Coventry, which is situated just west of West Warwick, is home to more than a dozen historic villages. The town’s rich history is evidenced in its beautiful 18th and 19th century homes, farmhouses, churches and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Wawela Park, MA

The average cost of senior living in Wawela Park is $5,599 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monson Center, MA with an average of $4,459 per month.

Independent living costs in Wawela Park, MA, vs. nearby cities

Wawela Park, MA
$5,599/mo
$5,954/mo

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

Wawela Park, MA
$5,599/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Wawela Park, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,399/mo
Independent Living
$5,599/mo

Independent living costs in Wawela Park, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,114/mo
Studio
$6,588/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,761/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,559/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/mo

Senior living costs in Wawela Park 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: Wawela Park, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWawela Park, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,599/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,402/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,399/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wawela Park, MA:$5,599/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wawela Park, MA:$6,402/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wawela Park, MA:$6,399/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wawela Park, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wawela Park 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
Wawela Park, MA$4,084/mo$3,805/mo+7.3%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wawela Park, MA
2024 average cost:$4,084/mo
2023 average cost:$3,805/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Wawela Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Wawela Park

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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Wawela Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wawela Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wawela Park, 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 Wawela Park 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 Wawela Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wawela Park, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wawela Park 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 Wawela Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wawela Park, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wawela Park 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 Wawela Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wawela Park, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.7%
47%
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