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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boston, IN

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The cost of independent living in Boston is about $3,925 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 93 options. Read 1845 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
Newly renovated senior apartment homes are now available at our convenient Westwood location. Maintenance free living and a professional, caring staff await you. We work hard to build lasting relationships with each and every member of our community by offering clean, affordable apartment homes...
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.
Crownpointe Retirement Community in Greensburg, Indiana is located 1 mile south of Greensburg on Highway 421 South. We offer private apartments with a variety of floor plans to meet individual needs and preferences.Our mission is to maintain your independence, safety and privacy by honoring...
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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The food is ok, she doesn't think they season it enough sometimes. They have plenty of food, she says everytime she turns around it's time to eat.
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.
CrownPointe of Anderson is located on Anderson's east side near Anderson University. The campus includes a 56-apartment assisted living building, new luxury condominiums, patio homes and villas. The assisted living building provides 24-hour staffing, three nutritious meals each day, a...
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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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My cousin is adjusting well to living at SEM Villa. The staff are very nice and welcoming. They offer a lot of daily activities. She has not said anything negative about the food. The community is clean...
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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.
Welcome home to SEM Villa, located in the heart of historical Milford. SEM Villa provides independent living, along with the help of support services as needed. We offer spacious single and double units with the convenience of three meals a day in our central dining room. If you enjoy a quiet...
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He likes it there. It's clean and they are friendly. Overall he likes the food. He loves the breakfast. It was in the perfect location for us, and is on a pretty piece of land. He likes the residents that...
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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.
Enjoy the freedom and beauty of our picturesque grounds and stately trees from your patio door... and on leisurely walks through 55 wooded acres. There is wonderful entertainment, especially the sounds produced by the Greatest Generation! You will have companionship at mealtimes in our bright...
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Legacy Village is awesome. It is a smaller facility with fewer people which allows more personal attention from the staff. The staff have all worked there 10 or 15 years which says a lot and you really...
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.
Legacy Assisted Living is a family style home nestled on a 253 acre campus with walking paths, and mature trees. The 22 unit home is known for family style care which accomodates your specific needs. The courtyard looks out on a tree-lined meadow where deer are seen in the mornings. Residents...

Cost of independent living in Boston, IN

The average cost of senior living in Boston is $3,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glenwood, IN with an average of $1,360 per month.

Independent living costs in Boston, IN, vs. nearby cities

Boston, IN
$3,925/mo
$5,579/mo

Independent living costs in Boston, IN, vs. state and national averages

Boston, IN
$3,925/mo
$3,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,177/mo

Independent living costs in Boston, IN, vs. other senior living options

$5,298/mo
Independent Living
$3,925/mo

Independent living costs in Boston, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,664/mo
Studio
$4,787/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,642/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,328/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,867/mo

Senior living costs in Boston 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: Boston, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoston, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,925/mo$3,207/mo$4,177/mo
Assisted Living$5,116/mo$4,010/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,298/mo$5,055/mo$5,536/mo
Independent Living
Boston, IN:$3,925/mo
Indiana:$3,207/mo
U.S.:$4,177/mo
Assisted Living
Boston, IN:$5,116/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Boston, IN:$5,298/mo
Indiana:$5,055/mo
U.S.:$5,536/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Boston

Recent reviews for independent living in Boston

The Kenwood by Senior Star in Cincinnati, OH

4.8
I'm currently a resident at The Kenwood by Senior Star. I came to look at this place and loved it, so I moved in! There is lots to do, everyone is so friendly at this facility. I'm happy to be here. I live in an independent apartment and I don't have the meal plan. I would recommend this ...
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Doverwood Village in Hamilton, OH

5.0
Our loved one is settling in to her new place after being there one month. We are impressed with their visiting Doctor and system in place for having prescriptions delivered to the facility. The staff is very caring and pleasant. Sometimes the residents complain about the food, however, I ...
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SEM Villa in Milford, OH

4.5
The only thing I am disappointed in is the following. My mother's storage area is right next door to her which is good, but on the other side of the storage area is the room for the trash chute. When you enter into the room, it smells like rotten food that has been sitting in the garbage can ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Supportive and responsive staff. Many residents express their appreciation for the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at their community. For example, at 10 Wilmington Place, staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents feel comfortable and well taken care of. In cases where concerns or suggestions are brought ...
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Excellent food options. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at StoryPoint Fairfield, residents enjoy the variety and deliciousness of the meals, while at Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort, they apprec ...
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Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the communities is frequently mentioned in the reviews. At St. Leonard - CHI Living Communities, employees are happy to serve and make residents feel like family. In the community at Trinity Community at Miami Township, the staff is described as carin ...
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Individualized care and attention. Some residents share their experiences of receiving individualized care and attention at their community. For example, at Blue Rock Senior Living, staff members go the extra mile to ensure the well-being of their loved ones. At Traditions of Lebanon, the villa is described as spacious and th ...
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Variety of activities and social engagements. The wide range of activities offered in the communities is another feature that residents appreciate. At The Wellington at Dayton, there are plenty of activities to keep residents engaged and active. At StoryPoint Fairfield, residents can participate in activities like ice cream socials, Fai ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained grounds. The cleanliness and upkeep of the communities is also a common theme in the reviews. At StoryPoint Fairfield, the apartments have balconies for residents to enjoy the outdoors. In the community at St. Leonard - CHI Living Communities, the grounds are described as having beautiful gardens and ...
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Boston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boston, 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 Boston 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 Boston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boston, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Boston 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 Boston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boston, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boston 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 Boston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boston, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
46.5%
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10 Wilmington Place, Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort and One Lincoln Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boston, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 93 independent living facilities near Boston, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Boston, Indiana are 10 Wilmington Place, Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort and Danbury Huber Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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