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The cost of independent living in Oakland is about $5,486 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 207 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 The Arbors at Taunton
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9.0
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15 reviews
9.0
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15 reviews
5 star
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3 star
7%
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It was professional, yet homey. The staff treated Mom kindly, patiently, respectfully. They met her right where she was. Mom never complained about being there. I'm very thankful we found The Arbors at...
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.
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99 Photos available
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9.7
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31 reviews
9.7
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31 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
13%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
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We're very happy with the community but it is expensive. I am familiar with other facilities in RI which are less expensive and provide more services as part of the rent. I am aware of the differences...
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 spending every day as you wish enjoying friends and family, participating in stimulating cultural and social activities, and receiving just the right amount of support to have your best day everyday! The Residence at Great Woods is the area's premier assisted living community located in...
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Photo of The Branches of North Attleboro
55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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18 reviews
9.4
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18 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
17%
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The Branches of North Attleboro gives peace of mind for me and based on the experience so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
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Photo of The Village At Willow Crossings
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
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2%
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My mom went into Willow Crossings in July. Everyone that works there from the Director and everyone who works under her direction have been welcoming to my mom and to us from the start. If my mom can’t be...
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.
The Village at Willow Crossings is an active Senior community situated on a 20-acre woodland campus in the heart of Mansfield, MA. Manicured gardens grace the winding drives that travel through the picturesque campus, accented by the white picket fences of the charming cottage neighborhood. The...
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1212 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.7
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58 reviews
8.7
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58 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
34%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
3%
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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.
We can help with the little things so you can go do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Attleboro with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. With assisted...
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8.0
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1 review
8.0
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1 review
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I would highly recommend this facility, especially after seeing other places. The staff is very warm and friendly. They will recommend a mover who is pretty cheap. The housekeeping is great. They do laundry...
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 Attleboro, 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 All American Assisted Living at Raynham
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33 Floor plans available
7.9
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25 reviews
7.9
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25 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
40%
3 star
12%
2 star
4%
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It's been great! If there is an issue, they are great with communicating it. My Mother has been very happy there. We picked this community because of the location.
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.
All American Assisted Living is a premier assisted living community for those looking to settle near Raynham, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Our quiet and spacious home is in Broadway, a strategic rural township that enjoys the best infrastructure in Raynham. The area offers tranquility to...
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Photo of The Residence at Five Corners
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7.0
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17 reviews
7.0
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17 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
24%
3 star
18%
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My Mom had a respite stay at the Residence at Five Corners in Easton, MA after leaving rehab from a fall in her house. She was well taken care of and we decided it was the best place for her. She has since...
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.
The Residence at Five Corners is located in the heart of Easton's Five Corners neighborhood, with close proximity to many of the town's historic landmarks, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 84 apartments for 90 residents; a combination of 32...
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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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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of care,...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Oakland, MA

The average cost of senior living in Oakland is $5,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,095 per month.

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

Oakland, MA
$5,486/mo
$5,367/mo

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

Oakland, MA
$5,486/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

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

$6,124/mo
Independent Living
$5,486/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,459/mo
Studio
$7,057/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,336/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,151/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Oakland over time

Oakland, MAMA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Oakland

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakland

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.

The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI

5.0
THE BEST PLACE EVER... awesome! 5 on all!!! They gave [name removed] so accommodating and bend over backwards to help in every way. Honestly, I couldn't be happier... my aunt is thrilled to be there. My sister and I are just waiting for our time to move into the bridge!

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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Oakland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakland, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland 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 Oakland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland 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 Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner, The Residence at Cedar Dell and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakland, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Oakland, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Oakland, Massachusetts are Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner, The Residence at Cedar Dell and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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