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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wood End, MA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Wood End 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 Wood End. 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 18 independent living facilities in Wood End, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Everyone there was helpful and kind, there’s just a few things I’d like to see improved. The refrigerator is small, slightly bigger than a dorm size refrigerator. The microwave is on a shelf above 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.
Maplewood at Brewster will provide a healthy, invigorating environment for all seniors, as well as specialized assistance for those in need of memory care. The heart of Maplewood is embodied through an approach to assisted living that offers premier care to seniors who need some support in their...
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Thirwood Place is a beautifully furnished space with apartments full of light and room to set up your new home. Clean with patios or balconies for your personal outdoor space. Pets are allowed. A huge plus...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Thirwood Place is nestled on over 45 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, surrounded by wooded conservation land and overlooking scenic Flax Pond. While offering seclusion among these natural surroundings, Thirwood is conveniently located only minutes away from shopping, churches, medical...
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29 reviews
The facility is great. The residents get a call button to alert staff for help. It is a private pay facility, so medicaid funds are not accepted. We've recently learned this and revisiting other agencies...
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.
Plymouth Crossings is a lively suburban hideaway, convenient to shops and amenities, and just minutes from historic, artistic, cultural and retail centers. Our community is a place people love to call home whether their favorite activity is catching up with friends, watching a performance or...
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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.
Set in a quiet, seaside neighborhood on the bay, Plymouth Senior Living offers gorgeous water views from our wooded campus. Here, you will receive the very best in personalized care from our expertly trained team, including assisted living and memory care. Let us take care of the everyday details...
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The place is smaller than most other places and the staff try hard to be accommodating of my friend's special needs. Initial outlay is costly..but you will get it back.. staff is friendly and helpful they...
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.
Decatur House is located in the heart of beautiful and historic Sandwich Village on Cape Cod. Located minutes from the Sagamore Bridge and Route 6 and 6A, Decatur House is a resident-focused, fully licensed assisted living community offering ample personalized care by a highly professional and...
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My aunt lived at Laurelwood for 4 1/2 years first in a unit for Independent Living and at age 100 in Avita. Laurelwood provided her with an excellent quality of life. The staff were friendly, respectful,...
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.
Situated within a beautiful woodland of trees, hills and valleys, Laurelwood at The Pinehills, proudly takes its place as the newest neighborhood within The Pinehills, a village in the heart of Plymouth, recently named 2015 Community of the Year in the Best in American Living Awards by the...
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My loved one is very happy here. The area is great and the staff are wonderful. Gatherings, movie theater, pool, and more for activities for the residents to choose from. Due to the pandemic the...
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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We brought Mom to Brewster Place five years ago at the same time we retired to Cape Cod. We chose it based on the warm feel, activities, and full service of having rehab and skilled nursing nextdoor. Mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Imagine spending every day as you wish, enjoying stimulating cultural and social activities while surrounding yourself with familiar furnishings in the privacy of your own apartment. Wingate Residences Assisted Living at Brewster, located in one of Cape Cod's loveliest and most historic...
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My mother is now safe and sound this winter at Heatherwood. It is a beautiful community maintained very well. The staff is extremely attentive to all of the residents. With a few snowstorms already this...
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.
Nestled comfortably amongst woodlands and walking trails, Heatherwood residents enjoy the many features of Kings Way, including the village green, Meeting House, General Store, tennis courts, pools and an excellent golf course.Our beautiful community mirrors the individual architecture of our...
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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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry. Stroll our beautifully...
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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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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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Cost of independent living in Wood End, MA
The average cost of senior living in Wood End is $5,711 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Provincetown, MA with an average of $5,114 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wood End, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wood End, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Wood End
Recent reviews for independent living in Wood End
Everleigh Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA
5.0
I chose Everleigh Cape Cod because I wanted an apartment that had a lease. They do have a wide variety of apartment sizes to choose from. It is a newer facility so it will be nice when more residents are moved in here. I would recommend to others looking.
Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings
5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings and this facility was absolutely amazing. The staff really treat their residents and residents' families like their own family. They are super attentive to everyone's needs. The facility is always spotless. ...
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Royal at Harwich Village
5.0
I cannot express enough how amazing our experience has been with the Royal at Harwich Village. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and so caring. When we went for our first visit , we were very impressed with the facilities and all the activities they have available for the residents. We met with ...
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Wood End independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood End independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood End, 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 Wood End 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 Wood End 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
30.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood End 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 Wood End communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood End 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 Wood End offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maplewood at Brewster, Thirwood Place and Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wood End, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Wood End, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Wood End, Massachusetts is Maplewood at Brewster. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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