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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Great Neck, MA

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The cost of independent living in Great Neck is about $5,638 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 183 options. Read 2678 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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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.
Photo of Chestnut Cottage at the Elms
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.
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
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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
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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.
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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry.  Stroll our beautifully...
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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: 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.
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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.
At Vineyard Community Living, older people enjoy friendships, old and new. We don’t replace existing family and friends, but surround our residents with a larger sense community and offer respectful, quality services.We know it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference; like...
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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.
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, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Great Neck, MA

The average cost of senior living in Great Neck is $5,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,263 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Great Neck, MA vs. nearby cities

Great Neck, MA
$5,638/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Great Neck, MA vs. the state and national average

Great Neck, MA
$5,638/mo
U.S. national average
$4,048/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Great Neck vs. other types of senior living

$6,392/mo
Independent Living
$5,638/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Great Neck, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,169/mo
Studio
$6,516/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,917/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,849/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,367/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Great Neck over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Great Neck

Recent reviews for independent living in Great Neck

Fairing Way - A Rice Eventide Community 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.

Cornerstone at Canton

5.0
The Compass neighborhood at Cornerstone of Canton has been a blessing for my mom and my family. She was very reluctant to leave her home, but she finally did and has found a whole new life at Cornerstone and absolutely loves it there. Can't say enough about how wonderful it is, the activities, ...
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Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA

5.0
The communication with the family is very good. If there are any mistakes the community takes responsibility. They have done a good job at making my loved one is comfortable, social with other residents, and feels at home. There are three meals a day served and there are choices for the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly environment. Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at various communities. For instance, at Magnolia Heights, residents and staff have been described as warm and gracious. Additionally, at Atria Bay Spring Village, everyone is said to be very kind and caring. Some communities, ...
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Variety of activities for social engagement. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities to keep them socially engaged. At Fairing Way - A Rice Eventide Community, there are sufficient activities and apartments are nice, with people appearing happy and friendly. Some communities, like Chapel Hill Senior Living, offer day trips and vario ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. For example, at Brookdale Quincy Bay, the common areas are vacuumed every day, and the building and grounds are always clean. At Maplewood at Brewster, everything is described as very n ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at Atria Lincoln Place, the chef makes fantastic sugar-free cake pops for dessert. At Willows at Medway, the meals and food at the Bistro are delicious. Some c ...
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Helpful and accommodating staff. Several reviews express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff. For instance, at The Residence at Cedar Dell, the staff are wonderful and have a heart for service. At Maplewood at Mayflower Place, the staff are fantastic and the caregivers treat family members as if the ...
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Comfortable and spacious apartments. Many reviews mention the spaciousness and comfort of the apartments. For example, at Atria Draper Place, apartments have high ceilings and tall windows, allowing for plenty of natural light. At Maplewood at Brewster, the rooms are quite spacious and well decorated. Some apartments, like thos ...
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Great Neck independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Neck independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Neck, 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 Great Neck 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 Great Neck 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
33.9%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.3%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Neck 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 Great Neck communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Great Neck, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.9%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
43%
Room service
Room service
47.3%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.8%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Neck 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 Great Neck offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Neck, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.4%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.1%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.5%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.2%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
61.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.8%
46%
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The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Residences at Highland Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Great Neck, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 183 independent living facilities near Great Neck, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Great Neck, Massachusetts are The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Residences at Highland Glen. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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