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The cost of independent living in Arlington Heights is about $6,717 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options. Read 1046 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
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.
At Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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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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Our loved one is no longer there so we do not have much more to stay, but based on the experience we had the staff members were very friendly and helpful. The maintenance team were extremely helpful as well....
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.
Waterstone at the Circle is a premier living community – designed exclusively for active seniors 62 and over – located at the former site of the Circle Cinema in Boston. Waterstone at the Circle features gorgeous private apartments with views of the Boston skyline, Chestnut Hill Reservoir or...
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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: 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: 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, 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 Newbury of Brookline is located on nearly four acres in Fisher Hill. Our community combines comfortable elegance with the unparalleled details that define Kisco Signature living. Our exemplary service and upscale amenities help us fulfill our mission of making a difference every day in the...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
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, Memory Care
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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.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Arlington Heights, MA

The average cost of senior living in Arlington Heights is $6,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waltham, MA with an average of $6,686 per month.

Independent living costs in Arlington Heights, MA, vs. nearby cities

Arlington Heights, MA
$6,718/mo
$6,737/mo

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

Arlington Heights, MA
$6,718/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Arlington Heights, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,528/mo
Independent Living
$6,718/mo

Independent living costs in Arlington Heights, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,665/mo
Studio
$8,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,890/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,425/mo

Senior living costs in Arlington Heights 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: Arlington Heights, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArlington Heights, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,718/mo$6,361/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$7,515/mo$7,242/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,528/mo$7,248/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Arlington Heights, MA:$6,718/mo
Massachusetts:$6,361/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Arlington Heights, MA:$7,515/mo
Massachusetts:$7,242/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Arlington Heights, MA:$7,528/mo
Massachusetts:$7,248/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Arlington Heights, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arlington Heights 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
Arlington Heights, MA$8,279/mo$8,561/mo-3.3%
Massachusetts$3,866/mo$3,564/mo+8.5%
National$3,166/mo$3,029/mo+4.5%
Arlington Heights, MA
2024 average cost:$8,279/mo
2023 average cost:$8,561/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$3,866/mo
2023 average cost:$3,564/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Arlington Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Arlington Heights

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 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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Arlington Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arlington Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arlington Heights, 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 Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arlington Heights, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arlington Heights, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arlington Heights, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
46.4%
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