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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Buzzards Bay, MA
The cost of independent living in Buzzards Bay is about $6,163 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 75 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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55 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
16 reviews
We have been very pleased with how things have been going at Keystone Place for my Dad. Honestly I would not change a thing. I have had lunch in the dining room with my Dad a few times and the food it really...
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.
Discover Keystone Place, the area's newest independent living, assisted living and memory care community! Located along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal, Keystone Place is a rental community offering some of the area's largest studio, one and two bedroom/two bathroom apartment homes. Keystone...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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19 reviews
What I like the most about the community is The staff. The staff members really are very caring. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families and already have!
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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8 reviews
My person living there is a hard case.. she does not leave her room, mostly does not leave her bed.. does not shower on a regular basis because she is cold..is very distrustful of the food and severely...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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 personalized care by a highly professional and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
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5 reviews
I would highly recommend Cape Cod Senior Residences to others. The staff is very caring. The meals were good. And the communication with the family was very good.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cape Cod Senior Residences is a unique 100% affordable community offering the best value in senior housing on Cape Cod! It is open to individuals 65 years or older whose incomes are at or below 60 percent of the area median income. The creation of Cape Cod Senior Residences was spearheaded by the...
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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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This retirement community is the best. We have a beautiful community. The volunteers in the community are so helpful with all my questions. The lot fee is so reasonable for such a well maintained community.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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My mother is doing great with the transition to Little Neck Village. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They offer many activities and make them easily accessible. The community provides transportation...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Little Neck Village is a senior housing development found in the charming seaside town of Marion, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Our affordable apartments have harbor views and we are located near shopping, dining establishments and hospitals. Affordable one and two bedroom apartments are...
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Cost of independent living in Buzzards Bay, MA
The average cost of senior living in Buzzards Bay is $6,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,364 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Buzzards Bay
Recent reviews for independent living in Buzzards Bay
Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA
5.0
The communication with the family is very good. If there are any mistakes the community takes responsibility. They have done a good job at making my loved one is comfortable, social with other residents, and feels at home.
There are three meals a day served and there are choices for the ...
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Whaler's Cove in New Bedford, MA
4.8
Thanks to the Whaler's Cove staff to making the decision to join their community an easy one. From day 1, my Dad was welcomed and had everything done to make his transition as simple as possible. They did everything to make him feel right at home...it was like getting a brand new family! I ...
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Atria Fairhaven
4.0
Friendly, helpful, go above and beyond to make sure the resident feels like they belong.
Would have gave a 5 but price wise it was a little too much.
Buzzards Bay independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buzzards Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buzzards Bay, 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 Buzzards Bay 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 Buzzards Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buzzards Bay 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 Buzzards Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buzzards Bay 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 Buzzards Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Thirwood Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts are The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Mill Hill Residence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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