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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Commons, MA
The cost of independent living in North Commons is about $6,771 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 582 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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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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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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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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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.
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
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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.
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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We have two residential apartment communities in two convenient locations in Canton, MA. Canton Estates is for those who want spaciousness, convenience and comfort in a contemporary environment. We have short term leases available. Our locations are all easily accessible from Routes RT. 1, 128,...
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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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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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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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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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.
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.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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 North Commons, MA
The average cost of senior living in North Commons is $6,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bridgewater, MA with an average of $5,788 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in North Commons
Recent reviews for independent living in North Commons
Putnam Farm at Danvers
4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her.
Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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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.
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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North Commons independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Commons independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Commons, 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 North Commons 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 North Commons 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
37.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.1%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Commons 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 North Commons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Commons, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Commons 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 North Commons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.9%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.6%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Residences at Highland Glen and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Commons, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near North Commons, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Commons, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Residences at Highland Glen and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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