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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Willows, MA

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Photo of Nashoba Park Assisted Living
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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9 reviews
8.6
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9 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
56%
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11%
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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9.8
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35 reviews
9.8
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35 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
5%
3 star
8%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
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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.
Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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21 reviews
9.0
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21 reviews
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A 4 will be my max rating as Robbins Brook is a first. NA is for insufficient experience. The food looks good but haven't sampled. My wife is not a regular participant of the activities. What we like the...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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9.0
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76 reviews
9.0
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Facility very clean and bright. Staff has been wonderful about everything and so very friendly. My friend [name removed] who lives there says it is Totally better than she ever expected.
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.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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8.0
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8.0
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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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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Cost of independent living in Willows, MA

The average cost of senior living in Willows is $6,829 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leominster, MA with an average of $5,767 per month.

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

Willows, MA
$6,829/mo
$6,752/mo

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

Willows, MA
$6,829/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,464/mo
Independent Living
$6,829/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,683/mo
Studio
$7,616/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,465/mo

Senior living costs in Willows 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: Willows, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillows, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,829/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,441/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,464/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Willows, MA:$6,829/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Willows, MA:$7,441/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Willows, MA:$7,464/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Willows

Recent reviews for independent living in Willows

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.

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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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.

Willows independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willows independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willows, 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 Willows 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 Willows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willows, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Willows 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 Willows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willows, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willows 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 Willows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willows, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nashoba Park Assisted Living, Artisan at Hudson and Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willows, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Willows, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Willows, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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