About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Charles River Station, MA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Charles River Station is about $6,763 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 837 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, Cambridge and Newton.

Charles River Station Independent Living Facilities | 837 Reviews

Showing 70 communities
Last Updated: 12/4/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
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.
Photo of Residences at Highland Glen
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Waterstone at the Circle
33 Floor plans available
5 star
50%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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
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.
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...
Photo of Willowbrook Manor Rest Home
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.
Photo of The Newbury of Brookline
66 Photos available
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 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...
See details
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.
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.
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
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.
Photo of Center Communities of Brookline
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.
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.
Photo of Vineyard Community Living - Boston
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.
Photo of The Marilyn and Andre Danesh Family Residences
44 Photos available
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.
Photo of The Village At Farm Pond
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.
Welcome to The Village at Farm Pond, a Parkside Community designed to capture the spirit and charm of New England. The grounds are expansive and truly breathtaking. Enjoy its beauty throughout the year, from the cozy three-season porch or while meandering amidst our walking paths and accessible...
Photo of The Foley Senior Residences
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
LIVED THERE FOR 1 YEAR IN INDEPENDENT LIVING
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.
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...
Photo of Apartments at Coolidge School
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.
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Canton Estates
44 Photos available
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.
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,...

Cost of independent living in Charles River Station, MA

The average cost of senior living in Charles River Station is $6,763 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of $6,211 per month.

Independent living costs in Charles River Station, MA, vs. nearby cities

Charles River Station, MA
$6,763/mo
$6,764/mo

Independent living costs in Charles River Station, MA, vs. state and national averages

Charles River Station, MA
$6,763/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Charles River Station, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,469/mo
Independent Living
$6,763/mo

Independent living costs in Charles River Station, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,818/mo
Studio
$8,260/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,376/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,660/mo

Senior living costs in Charles River Station 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: Charles River Station, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharles River Station, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,763/mo$6,353/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,468/mo$7,238/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,469/mo$7,244/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Charles River Station, MA:$6,763/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Charles River Station, MA:$7,468/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Charles River Station, MA:$7,469/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Charles River Station, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Charles River Station 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.

Charles River Station, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Charles River Station, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Charles River Station 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
Charles River Station, MA$5,109/mo$5,473/mo-6.7%
Massachusetts$4,102/mo$3,718/mo+10.3%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Charles River Station, MA
2024 average cost:$5,109/mo
2023 average cost:$5,473/mo
Percent change:-6.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,102/mo
2023 average cost:$3,718/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Charles River Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Charles River Station

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 ...
Read more

Charles River Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charles River Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charles River Station, 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 Charles River Station 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 Charles River Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charles River Station, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Charles River Station 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 Charles River Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charles River Station, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.4%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Charles River Station 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 Charles River Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charles River Station, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Highland Glen, Sunrise of Wayland and Evans Park At Newton Corner are the top-rated independent living facilities near Charles River Station, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Charles River Station, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Charles River Station, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top