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The cost of independent living in Holliston is about $6,484 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 601 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: 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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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 Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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...
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Holliston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Holliston is $6,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $5,720 per month.

Independent living costs in Holliston, MA, vs. nearby cities

Holliston, MA
$6,484/mo

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

Holliston, MA
$6,484/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$7,348/mo
Independent Living
$6,484/mo

Independent living costs in Holliston, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,285/mo
Studio
$6,930/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,252/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,469/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,796/mo

Senior living costs in Holliston 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: Holliston, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHolliston, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,484/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,348/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,348/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Holliston, MA:$6,484/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Holliston, MA:$7,348/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Holliston, MA:$7,348/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Holliston, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Holliston 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Holliston, MA$4,370/mo$3,814/mo+14.6%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Holliston, MA
2024 average cost:$4,370/mo
2023 average cost:$3,814/mo
Percent change:+14.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Holliston

Recent reviews for independent living in Holliston

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.

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 ...
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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.

Holliston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Holliston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Holliston, 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 Holliston 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 Holliston 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
36.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Holliston 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 Holliston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Holliston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
56.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Holliston 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 Holliston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Holliston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.3%
46.4%
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Atria Draper Place, Residences at Highland Glen and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Holliston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Holliston, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Holliston, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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