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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Knights Crossing, MA

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The cost of independent living in Knights Crossing is about $6,521 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 158 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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Knights Crossing Independent Living Facilities | 158 Reviews

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Photo of Assisted Living Center of Salisbury
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The Assisted Living Center of Salisbury is such an unusual place as assisted living places go. It is a non-profit, so it isn't fancy. But in my mother's case that is a great fit. The place is small, with...
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.
Assisted Living Center, Inc. has been a trusted name on the seacoast for over a decade, providing quality assisted living care to residents from Maine to Massachusetts. Our Salisbury residence – one of the first non-profit assisted living residences in New England – maintains the unique concept...
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1414 Floor plans available
9.2
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62 reviews
9.2
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62 reviews
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3 star
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I really don't know what to say. I feel like you have to be good about reaching out to them because they will not reach out to you. My mom is at independent living level and it is very much independent so it...
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.
Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA in Essex County is a senior living community for active, independent-minded seniors. Our community resides on beautiful grounds, with lush greenery in a quiet residential area. We're located in close proximity to the Interstate 95 and surrounded by...
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Photo of Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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74 reviews
8.7
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I would give it all 5s. Could there be improvements? No one place is 100% but they would need only tiny tweaks. The most important thing is my mother truly loves it there and she gets far better care there...
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 Haverhill Crossing is an assisted living community in the riverfront city of Haverhill, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Our attractive, spacious community sits on a large, landscaped lot overlooking mature woods and lush farmland near Kenoza Lake, downtown shops and 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.
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: 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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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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Cost of independent living in Knights Crossing, MA

The average cost of senior living in Knights Crossing is $6,521 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburyport, MA with an average of $6,316 per month.

Independent living costs in Knights Crossing, MA, vs. nearby cities

Knights Crossing, MA
$6,521/mo
$6,342/mo

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

Knights Crossing, MA
$6,521/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Knights Crossing, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,922/mo
Independent Living
$6,521/mo

Independent living costs in Knights Crossing, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,947/mo
Studio
$8,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,503/mo
2 Bedroom
$15,295/mo

Senior living costs in Knights Crossing 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: Knights Crossing, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnights Crossing, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,521/mo$6,376/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$6,897/mo$7,260/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$6,922/mo$7,266/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Knights Crossing, MA:$6,521/mo
Massachusetts:$6,376/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Knights Crossing, MA:$6,897/mo
Massachusetts:$7,260/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Knights Crossing, MA:$6,922/mo
Massachusetts:$7,266/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Knights Crossing

Recent reviews for independent living in Knights Crossing

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH

5.0
Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.

Brightview Danvers

4.3
We moved my Dad there almost 2 years ago. It has been a very positive experience! There are many activities to keep you busy!! The food is great and the place is clean!!

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Knights Crossing independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knights Crossing independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knights Crossing, 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 Knights Crossing 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 Knights Crossing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knights Crossing, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Knights Crossing 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 Knights Crossing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knights Crossing, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knights Crossing 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 Knights Crossing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knights Crossing, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Assisted Living Center of Salisbury, Atria Merrimack Place and Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings are the top-rated independent living facilities near Knights Crossing, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Knights Crossing, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Knights Crossing, Massachusetts are The Pines Of Newmarket and Atria Marland Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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