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The cost of independent living in Goulding Village is about $6,334 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 262 options. Read 4288 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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Photo of Aviva Country Club Heights
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I am not sure I can give you a good assessment as I do not go to the facility but maybe once a year. All I know is my sister-in-law is pleased with the service she gets and they send her to the hospital when...
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.
Located just 10 miles northwest of Boston, and sitting on the fifth green of the Woburn Country Club Public Golf Course, Aviva's award-winning Country Club Heights offers the best of Independent Living and Assisted Living with a Memory Care also. This community is for golfers, history and culture...
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Photo of The Residence at Bedford
55 Photos available
9.0
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Staff and some residents are friendly. Others are clearly not. Typically of the world. We were told that there are ambassadors who would reach out and suggest they attend this or that. Not sure I've seen...
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.
Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you being...
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Photo of Sunrise of Burlington MA
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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I had a great experience with Sunrise and would highly recommend. The staff have been excellent. Each person has been patient and answered all questions. Now that mother in law has been there for a couple of...
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.
Sunrise of Burlington is nestled right in the heart of this great town. Our attractively designed apartments overlook suburban neighborhoods, forests and a town baseball field. Enjoy watching baseball and lacrosse practices in your own backyard! If you are a proud Burlington resident you will be...
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Facility very clean and bright. Staff has been wonderful about everything and so very friendly. My friend [name removed] who lives there says it is Totally better than she ever expected.
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.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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Photo of The Gables of Fitchburg
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Even though my Dad was only there for a short time it was a safe and welcoming place. Felt like home. I would recommend to others. I would live there myself!
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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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99 Floor plans available
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My father was a resident since the end of [date removed], unfortunately he passed away 5 days before Christmas, he loved Heritage Woods and the people who work there, these people are amazing, very friendly...
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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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Photo of The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community
2424 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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This is an independent living facility. Quality of care is a confusing question. Medical services are on site, but each individual makes their own decision about what they need. This facility does have a...
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.
Enjoy your golden years to the fullest at the most thoughtfully designed senior apartments in Methuen. The Woods at Merrimack is a new senior living community that offers the very best of retirement living for active seniors in the beautiful Merrimack Valley.Located a short drive from the sights...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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My Mom (92 years old with long term dementia, wheelchair) has spent the past year in "The Harbor", the secure Memory Care Unit at Nashua Crossings. It has been the best experience for both of us! Mom is...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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Photo of The Residence at Natick South
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I'm going to be honest here communication with the director is lacking. We love the new activities Director she's fantastic but she has to do way too many things. Their transportation is a big issue because...
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.
Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime...
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Photo of Pleasant Hill Retirement
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I am one of the first group of guests who moved into Pleasant Hill a year ago. While it was a difficult decision to make at the time, to move from a place I loved and leave all my friends and activities,...
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.
About Pleasant Hill in Marlborough, MassachusettsPleasant Hill Retirement is Marlborough, Massachusetts’ premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two -bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Pleasant Hill...
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Photo of Scandinavian Living Center
88 Photos available
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Friendly people, wonderful meals, interesting and diverse programs regular. A helpful staff, activities that challenge and inspire, and meals that offer variety and healthful choices!
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.
The Scandinavian Living Center, open to all nationalities, is a non-profit community set on three beautiful acres in a lovely residential area near Boston. With only forty apartments, its small size and bright space promote a warm and intimate family-like atmosphere where residents enjoy the...
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Photo of Greystone Farm at Salem
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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The staff, especially the memory care unit staff, treats the residents with a great deal of kindness, compassion, and patience. It's comforting to know that my mother is in such good hands.
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.
Surrounded by natural woodlands, Greystone Farm at Salem evokes the serenity of a bygone era. In the country kitchen sits a beautifully restored antique loom, brought here by its original owner, fully restored and now a reminder of a simpler time. Thoughtfully designed apartments and amenities...
Photo of Christopher Heights of Worcester
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I and my cousin are very happy she is at Christopher Heights. What we like the most about the community is the location, activities selection and just overall good assisted living.
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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5 for each category. The staff, the friendly atmosphere, the fact that my husband is happy, the wide variety of activities and everybody knows your name.
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.
Waltham Crossings is a comfortable and casual senior living community, with easy access to the surrounding Metrowest area. Residents of Waltham Crossings enjoy chatting with friends in the fireplaced living room, barbecuing among the gardens, or joining in on a game of cards in the Cape Cod room....
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Photo of New Horizons at Marlborough LLC
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For us this has been a wonderful experience so I would give them a 5. We are in the 370 building which is the most independent setting. The residents here are very friendly and welcoming. They give us...
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.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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Photo of Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living
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From the very first visit to the present day Windsor Place has made my mom feel like she’s always their top priority! Losing one’s independence has to be one of the worst feelings you ever have! Windsor...
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.
Windsor Place offers independent,assisted and Alzheimer's/memory care. You've mastered the art of living well, and it shows. At Windsor Place Assisted living, you can retire that way, too. No matter what you are looking for in an assisted living residence, you'll find the best of it all at...
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Photo of The Residence at Watertown Square
1515 Photos available
8.8
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31 reviews
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It seems to be going well there. My parents are starting to participate care of some of the activities they have, such as game time and watching documentary films. Also getting to know some of the other...
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.
We are located in the heart of historic Watertown, steps from the Charles River and an easy proximity to shopping, houses of worship, recreation and the many cultural attractions that the area offers. We serve the communities surrounding us including Belmont, Newton, Waltham and Cambridge.The...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
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66 Floor plans available
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A 4 will be my max rating as Robbins Brook is a first. NA is for insufficient experience. The food looks good but haven't sampled. My wife is not a regular participant of the activities. What we like the...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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When it comes to the care services we are still attempting to decide. Challenging case! My loved one isn't terribly complimentary. Says soups are good! The "na" are difficult to respond to. #7 is na as...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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The building is beautiful and the staff couldn't be nicer. I would recommend it to others, it's a very warm, comfortable and welcoming environment and I'm very happy my mom is there now
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.
We believe that The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At The Highlands, our management teams live...
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The only complaint my mother had was the food, but she is very used to fine dining. The facility itself is very nice, clean, well maintained. Her apartment was bright and well furnished. The staff was always...
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 in a lovely, suburban neighborhood just outside of amenity-rich Springfield, The Reserve at East Longmeadow offers premium Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Backed by LCB Senior Living’s more than 30 years of excellence, The Reserve provides attentive service and...
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Photo of Benchmark at Tatnuck Park
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is friendly and caring, and have kept me updated on any issues mom may be having. Lots of activities and mom has made many new friends in her short time there. She has been very happy with the...
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.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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Photo of Bowman Place at Olde Bedford
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I would suggest that families get to know the medical team that is working with their elder. Initially, it took some time to get all the medication issues sorted out early on. Then when a medical issue...
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.
Bowman Place at Olde Bedford is a new non-profit assisted living and memory care community in Bedford, NH. A dedicated group of individuals formed Senior Living of Bedford to oversee the construction and management of Bowman Place as a private non-profit. A volunteer Board of Trustees holds the...
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What we like the most about the community is just knowing they are getting the care they need and that they offer different levels of care based on individual needs. Everyone there is so nice and they 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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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Very lovely place that tries hard. Compassionate care; outstanding food in memory care; a little expensive; access to the nurses that run the place was somewhat problematic for me (direct communication...
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.
Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...

Cost of independent living in Goulding Village, MA

The average cost of senior living in Goulding Village is $6,334 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,361 per month.

Independent living costs in Goulding Village, MA, vs. nearby cities

Goulding Village, MA
$6,334/mo
$5,748/mo
$6,091/mo

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

Goulding Village, MA
$6,334/mo
U.S. national average
$4,210/mo

Independent living costs in Goulding Village, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,619/mo
Independent Living
$6,334/mo

Independent living costs in Goulding Village, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,865/mo
Studio
$4,681/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,556/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,909/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,164/mo

Senior living costs in Goulding Village 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: Goulding Village, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGoulding Village, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,334/mo$6,520/mo$4,210/mo
Assisted Living$7,619/mo$7,421/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$7,619/mo$7,428/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Goulding Village, MA:$6,334/mo
Massachusetts:$6,520/mo
U.S.:$4,210/mo
Assisted Living
Goulding Village, MA:$7,619/mo
Massachusetts:$7,421/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Goulding Village, MA:$7,619/mo
Massachusetts:$7,428/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Goulding Village, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Goulding Village 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.

Goulding Village, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Goulding Village, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Goulding Village 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
Goulding Village, MA$3,963/mo$3,848/mo+3.0%
Massachusetts$4,122/mo$3,862/mo+6.7%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Goulding Village, MA
2024 average cost:$3,963/mo
2023 average cost:$3,848/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,122/mo
2023 average cost:$3,862/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Goulding Village

Recent reviews for independent living in Goulding Village

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.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Several reviews for The Highlands, Fairview Estates, Day Brook Village Senior Living, and Holiday Birch Heights praise the kindness and approachability of the staff members, who make new residents and their families feel welcome. Residents at Meetinghouse at Riverfront appreciate the w ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Communities like Summer Place, The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community, and Keystone Commons offer a wide range of activities for residents, including social events, educational programs, and physical activities. Many residents enjoy the opportunity to engage in new hobbies and meet ne ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Residents frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, such as The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community, Heatherwood, and The Gables at Winchester, praising the efforts of maintenance staff to keep the interiors and exteriors in excellent condition.
Thoughtful and accommodating dining options. Reviews for Holiday Birch Heights, Atria Draper Place, and The Wellington at Springfield highlight the flexibility and care taken with meal options, including accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences, making dining a positive experience for all residents.
Access to transportation for errands and appointments. Many residents appreciate the availability of transportation services, as seen in reviews for Briston Manor West, Brookdale Cushing Park, and The Residence at Orchard Grove, which enable them to get out and about for appointments and errands with ease.
Strong sense of community. Living in a community with other seniors is a major draw for many residents, as expressed in reviews for Camellia Gardens, Meetinghouse at Riverfront, and Magnolia Heights, where the sense of friendship and camaraderie among residents is a positive influence for everyone involved.
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Goulding Village independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Goulding Village independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Goulding Village, 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 Goulding Village 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 Goulding Village partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Goulding Village, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
34.9%
No sugar
No sugar
49.1%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
34.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
10.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Goulding Village 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 Goulding Village communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Goulding Village, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
37%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
44%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Goulding Village 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 Goulding Village offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Goulding Village, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
28.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.5%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.7%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.6%
54.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
43.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
38.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.1%
42.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
59.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
33.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.4%
40%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Goulding Village, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 262 independent living facilities near Goulding Village, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Goulding Village, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Spring Village at Summerhill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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