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The cost of independent living in Braintree is about $6,756 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 52 options. Read 493 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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Every day, I am thoroughly impressed with how wonderful of a facility Grove Manor really is. My aunt is very happy there and engages and all their activities. Maintenance is remarkable. Staff is phenomenal....
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.
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It was relatively close to my home and I was reassured that they could handle my mothers level of care. They could not and I moved her.
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.
Sunrise of Braintree is located minutes from Route 128, Interstate 93 and Route 1, just minutes from South Shore Plaza. Our beautifully maintained Victorian-style Mansion was built in 2007 and is set back from the road to provide a peaceful environment, surrounded by lush landscaping, green...
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It's seven months since we moved into our apt at The Residences at Highland Glenn Westwood, MA. Our Mgr, [name removed] and her staff have made us feel so welcome. All questions and requests have been...
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.
Claremont has owned and managed the property since 2022. The property was built in 2007 and has had a major renovation effort since 2017.Westwood is one of the more affluent towns in Massachusetts and has approximately 16,000 residents. The Westwood Senior Center, Council on Aging is located...
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My dad was at Brook meadow about 8 months and loved it. The staff is superb and there are all kinds of activities for everyone to enjoy. Extremely clean and homey. Would definitely recommend Brook meadow.
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.
Exceptional Living Spaces Suited for Later LifeBrookmeadow at Cobb Corner features 91 units of rental senior living offering apartments suited for assisted and memory care living.Preview any of the our communities, living options, care or services and begin imagining what your typical day will be...
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Highly recommend this memory care unit. The staff are compassionate, caring, attentive and very professional. They are always available to answer questions and concerns. It is a very happy atmosphere which...
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.
At Atria Marina Place, you'll find a welcoming senior community just 10 minutes from Boston on the seaside enclave of Marina Bay. Invite friends and family to enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the water or participate in one of more than 250 monthly activities.Atria Marina Place offers a choice...
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We like that the staff who do the activities are excellent. The food could be better/more consistent and healthier choices according to my mom.
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.
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I would definitely recommend - very nice residents and lots of activities to keep people busy. We picked them because of the location as it is near to me, price was more reasonable, very nice staff and clean...
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.
Welcome to the Good LifeIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores for scenic views of Quincy Bay and the breathtaking Boston skyline, our independent and assisted living community is the place for you. You can enjoy all the conveniences of the city without sacrificing the...
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Staff are wonderful and attentive always checking i. With my mother and alerting me when they have concerns It is beautifully kept up and I liked the smaller feeling of the facility. We looked at larger...
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.
Allerton House Weymouth provides pleasant, private apartments and a host of personal services, which emphasize independence, dignity and well-being. Help is available 24 hours a day. We offer: Choice of studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments Help with personal care: bathing, dressing, etc. is...
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I love my apartment here at Fairing Way community. I've enjoyed meeting. Many people who are very friendly people. I have met here. Have good things to say about it. Also I just like everything about it.
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.
FAIRING WAY AT UNION POINT"How You Live Starts With Where You Live"We are a non-profit and the only retirement community that offers a 95% refundable entrance fee to you or your estateSince opening in 2016, in South Weymouth at Union Point life at Fairing Way has inspired adults ages 55 and over...
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We’ve been very happy with our experience here so far. Our mom has been in memory care here for a few months, getting skilled and kind care from everyone there. This place is a real gem and we feel...
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.
The Current South Shore Seniors, living.At The Current South Shore we know that great care starts with a great team. Our leadership has a collective 100+ years of experience caring for South Shore Seniors. Our team includes Registered Nurses, Certified Dementia Practitioners and many other...
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I would say that it's a good place and my mother is happy there. I wish there were slightly more interesting or stimulating activities. It is more of a bingo crowd, which is not quite her thing. We picked...
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.
Since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been committed to not only our residents, but also the Dedham and neighboring community seniors for over 15 years. We are your trusted choice with a great reputation for quality and care. Here you'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of...
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My mother was a resident at Penniman for about two years. She was in Assisted Living for a year and a half and Memory Care for about four months. The care she received at Penniman Hill was outstanding. The...
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.
The Residence at Penniman Hill is ideally located just around the corner from the Derby Street Shoppes in picturesque Hingham. Whether enjoying historic Main Street, which Eleanor Roosevelt called “the most beautiful in America,” a harbor sunset, or the many charms of this lovely town, residents...
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the staff is caring, and engaging with the residents. The chef and wait staff understand allergies and go out of their way to accommodate. However, the weekly cleaning isn't always as hoped
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.
Standish Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle, offering both assisted living and a secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. The community features 85 lovely rental apartments, comfortable community rooms, and calming outdoor spaces including two ground floor...
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As you can tell, I love it here! The friendliness and warmth of Orchard Cove stand out. Orchard Cove has been a life-saving experience for me. I have had a spiritual and intellectual renewal! I would...
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.
Orchard Cove is a warm, inclusive, and award-winning senior living community in Canton, Massachusetts. Created by Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a leading nonprofit senior care and aging research organization, Orchard Cove is known for its resident-driven culture....
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We love The Sunrise Cohasset community! I would give them all a 5 except meals. They do a great job and the food is great on holidays but day to day my mother struggles with the meal options.
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.
Our community in Cohasset sits on historic Route 3A and is minutes from the South Shore coastline. Our activities program is second to none and we implement quite bit of outdoor excursions and trips. Some of the trips we take our seniors to include musicals, theatre, concerts, Scituate and...
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I have to say 5 all in . Everyone was great , I felt relieved that my mother was finally getting quality in her care . The staff listens to you , and tries to follow through with your request . From 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.
At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...
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My dad doesn't care too much for the food, so I find myself doing a lot of Uber Eats to satisfy his appetite. While Fenno House is on the lower end for pricing in the area, you get what you pay for. Yes, I...
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.
Fenno House has provided senior housing in the Wollaston section of Quincy for 42 years. Developed by Wollaston Lutheran Church and HUD, Fenno is not-for-profit and non-sectarian. Our residents come primarily from Boston and South Shore towns. Fenno House has offered certified Assisted Living for...
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My friend recently moved in to Allerton House. I am so impressed with the level of care. The PT, and the OT have improved my friends quality of life. She loves meal time and socializing with her table...
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 offer the comfort of a country estate near Hingham Harbor, buffered by white birches and wild meadows. Residents can enjoy a comfortable chair on our wrap around porch, or take a brisk walk along our extensive paths. At Allerton House, we offer a comprehensive array of housing, hospitality and...
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to anybody interested in the yellow vice Village you will be extremely happy and comfortable with everything about this place ! The staff is really special. The residence are so sweet and I am in my glory...
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.
Edelweiss Village, one of Boston’s premiere senior living communities, provides residents with opportunities to enjoy an active, healthy, and social lifestyle. Here you will find an exceptional level of assisted living senior care. Welcoming all faiths and backgrounds, residents enjoy delicious...
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Overall it has been a good experience. The staff seems quite good in general. The apartment is nice. My loved one had a couple of maintenance things here and there, but they were right on top of it and...
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 think the Fuller Village is a wonderful place. My loved one is happy there. She's doing very well. The food is adequate. It's a nice community. The staff has been wonderful. It has been a positive...
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.
At Fuller Village, we believe life at any age should be enjoyed to the fullest. Just as every person is unique, we believe your lifestyle should be tailored to your interests, your needs... and your budget. That was the founding philosophy when Fuller Village was founded in 1997 and remains a...
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Overall it has been a good experience, but they need more people for assistance and need to work some on training the staff that are there.
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.
Cornerstone at Canton offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living, ConnectedLIFE, an open campus memory support program for Assisted Living residents who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, and a state-of-the-art secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® affiliated with the Boston...
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The transition of my Mom from her home to the Heights Crossing Memory Care Unit has been wonderful. The entire staff has been compassionate and caring working with our family during this difficult time. The...
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.
At Heights Crossing, we’ve mastered the art of living well! We offer the highest quality Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®.We work hard to make every corner of the residence feel like your home, including our common areas. We’ve designed for gracious...
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I moved into Newbridge assisted living with my wife, who was dealing with health issues. I found the apartment size good with good closet size. They had very good and meaningful activities and programs 7...
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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Seven months ago I could not even dream of a place as wonderful for my mother. She was living in a big old house that I had to maintain, with stairs up to her room, down to the cellar for laundry, I had to...
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.
Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...
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Cost of independent living in Braintree, MA

The average cost of senior living in Braintree is $6,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taunton, MA with an average of $5,570 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Braintree, MA vs. nearby cities

Braintree, MA
$6,756/mo
$6,831/mo
$6,781/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Braintree, MA vs. the state and national average

Braintree, MA
$6,756/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Braintree vs. other types of senior living

$7,300/mo
Independent Living
$6,756/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Braintree, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,307/mo
Studio
$7,273/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,174/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,903/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Braintree over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Braintree

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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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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.

Braintree independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Braintree independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Braintree, 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 Braintree 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 Braintree partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Braintree, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Braintree 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 Braintree communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Braintree, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Braintree 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 Braintree offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Braintree, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.9%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.4%
45.7%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Residences at Highland Glen and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner are the top-rated independent living facilities near Braintree, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 52 independent living facilities near Braintree, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Braintree, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Residences at Highland Glen and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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