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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gloucester, MA

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The cost of independent living in Gloucester is about $4,747 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 294 options.

Read 5096 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 Newburyport, Peabody and Andover.

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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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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 Villas are one level homes that define independent living in your terms. Each graciously appointed private Villa offers more than 1,00 square feet of planned living space, surrounded by lushly landscaped walled gardens and patios. The amenities include: Breathtaking living room, with gas...
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, 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.
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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.
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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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.
Shillman House Shillman House is an independent living community that is located in Framingham, MA. This community is located in a beautiful area and is open to seniors who are looking for a caring home. Framingham is a part of Middlesex County and it offers much for residents and guests to check...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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.
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...
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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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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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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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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.
Myrtle Manor is an assisted living facility located in Manchester, N.H., which was established in 1988 by the Dumont family (Suzy and Ray) and continues to be a family run facility. We are located on the corner of Myrtle and Chestnut Street, close to downtown and bus routes. We provide 24 hour...
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Courville At Manchester and it was a great experience. They have a great staff. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of 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.

Cost of independent living in Gloucester, MA

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

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

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

Independent living costs in Gloucester, MA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gloucester 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
Gloucester, 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%
Gloucester, 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 Gloucester

Recent reviews for independent living in Gloucester

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

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.

Meetinghouse at Riverfront in Manchester, NH

5.0
You feel like you just walked into a large family home. Clean, bright and friendly. Had lunch with a friend her while visiting and food was just like a nice restraunt. Everyone was happy and healthy. Staff new everyone name and the residents seems to like each other!

Gloucester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gloucester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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
35.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gloucester 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 Gloucester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gloucester, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gloucester 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 Gloucester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.2%
47.6%
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Cornerstone of Weymouth, Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Holiday Maple Suites are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gloucester, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 294 independent living facilities near Gloucester, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gloucester, Massachusetts are Cornerstone of Weymouth, Carriage Hill Assisted Living and The Pines Of Newmarket. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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