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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elm Square, MA

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The cost of independent living in Elm Square is about $4,747 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 365 options.

Read 6743 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Providence and Plymouth.

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Photo of The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences
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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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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: 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.
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, 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.
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The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation available....
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.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
Welcome to Bella Villa, a small affordable family operated private independent and assisted living facility. Bella Villa accepts individuals that are 50 years of age or older, or disabled. Our staff is highly experienced, courteous, respectful, and are available 24/7 for your personal assistance...
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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.
The Daniel Child House is located in the heart of Warren. It is an elegant historic home build by Daniel Child around the turn of the century. Our home is within walking distance to downtown Warren, and the historic water district. East Bay Bike path and Burrs Park are just beyond our home. Our...
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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
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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.
Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill district, Arbor Hill provides affordable assisted living options for seniors age 62 and older with low to moderate incomes. Arbor Hill offers apartment units that can accommodate one or two person living, individualized personal and health care...
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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: 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.
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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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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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
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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.
At Heritage at Dartmouth, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle in our Assisted Living facility. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also offering personalized health care services if they're ever needed.
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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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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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.

Cost of independent living in Elm Square, MA

The average cost of senior living in Elm Square is $4,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quincy, MA with an average of $4,459 per month.

Independent living costs in Elm Square, MA, vs. state and national averages

Elm Square, MA
$4,747/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Elm Square, MA, vs. other senior living options

$9,416/mo
Independent Living
$4,747/mo

Independent living costs in Elm Square, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,445/mo
Studio
$4,672/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,388/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,894/mo

Senior living costs in Elm Square 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: Elm Square, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElm Square, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,747/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,416/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Elm Square, MA:$4,747/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Elm Square, MA:$8,154/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Elm Square, MA:$9,416/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Elm Square, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elm Square 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 average 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
Elm Square, MA$4,722/mo$4,472/mo+5.6%
Massachusetts$4,386/mo$4,198/mo+4.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Elm Square, MA
2024 average cost:$4,722/mo
2023 average cost:$4,472/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,386/mo
2023 average cost:$4,198/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elm Square

Recent reviews for independent living in Elm Square

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.

New Horizons At Choate in Woburn, MA

4.5
It is restricted, as to who can apply, you have to live in a particular town or have family in the town. It's subsidized by a family foundation. They had good food. They really aren't set up for assisted living, more independant. They aren't set up to accommodate wheelchairs. The people were ...
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Elm Square independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elm Square independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elm Square, 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 Elm Square 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 Elm Square partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elm Square, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
51%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elm Square 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 Elm Square communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elm Square, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
46.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elm Square 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 Elm Square offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elm Square, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
37%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.6%
47.6%
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Cornerstone of Weymouth, Freestyle Living and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elm Square, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 365 independent living facilities near Elm Square, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elm Square, Massachusetts are Cornerstone of Weymouth, Freestyle Living and Atria Draper Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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