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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Braintree, MA
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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Natick and Hingham.
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My Dad lives at this community, and we love it! It's a beautiful community, and the staff and residents are wonderful. It provides all sorts of activities and care for a great price.
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.
Springhouse is located in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston, across from the Faulkner Hospital and within walking distance of the Arnold Arboretum and public transportation. Springhouse is a not-for-profit community located on 13 acres of conservation land. We are within minutes of the Chestnut...
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Have a close relative living at Emmanuel House and could not be happier . She shares a two bedroom with large living room & kitchen facilities.Housekkeeping is great and cannot say enough about the how...
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.
Connemara Senior Living Campello (formerly Emmanuel House Residence) offers safe, enjoyable and affordable assisted living within an attractive apartment retirement community. A wide range of individualized services are available, enabling residents to enjoy their independence to the fullest.Our...
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.
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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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.
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: 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.
At Vineyard Community Living, older people enjoy friendships, old and new. We don’t replace existing family and friends, but surround our residents with a larger sense community and offer respectful, quality services.We know it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference; like...
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.
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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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: 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.
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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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.
Providing exceptional, quality housing and services while preserving the independence, rights and dignity of our residents in the most professional, respectful and caring manner. The Foley Senior Residences is an affordable independent and assisted living community that opened in the spring of...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
We have two residential apartment communities in two convenient locations in Canton, MA. Canton Estates is for those who want spaciousness, convenience and comfort in a contemporary environment. We have short term leases available. Our locations are all easily accessible from Routes RT. 1, 128,...
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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.
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.
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What families are saying about independent living in Braintree
Recent reviews for independent living in Braintree
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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