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The cost of independent living in Pilgrim Heights is about $6,231 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 81 options. Read 1138 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, 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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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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: 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.
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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.
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: 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.
Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park is a senior living community that supports a resident's independence, while providing medical care or nursing support when necesssary. Our 42-apartment assisted living community is in the heart of historic Quincy near shopping, dining, and entertainment....
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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: 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: 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
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Pilgrim Heights, MA

The average cost of senior living in Pilgrim Heights is $6,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Acushnet Center, MA with an average of $6,098 per month.

Independent living costs in Pilgrim Heights, MA, vs. nearby cities

Pilgrim Heights, MA
$6,231/mo

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

Pilgrim Heights, MA
$6,231/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Pilgrim Heights, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,111/mo
Independent Living
$6,231/mo

Independent living costs in Pilgrim Heights, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,780/mo
Studio
$6,901/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,458/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,996/mo

Senior living costs in Pilgrim Heights 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: Pilgrim Heights, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typePilgrim Heights, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,231/mo$6,353/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,111/mo$7,238/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,111/mo$7,244/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Pilgrim Heights, MA:$6,231/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Pilgrim Heights, MA:$7,111/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Pilgrim Heights, MA:$7,111/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Pilgrim Heights, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pilgrim Heights 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pilgrim Heights, MA$4,282/mo$3,572/mo+19.9%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pilgrim Heights, MA
2024 average cost:$4,282/mo
2023 average cost:$3,572/mo
Percent change:+19.9%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Pilgrim Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Pilgrim Heights

Fairing Way 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.

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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The Glen at Grove Manor in Braintree, MA

4.4
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The overall care and concern for the residents stand out to me. My loved one likes the food and looks forward to the desserts. They have concerts, singing, exercise, classes, arts and crafts, games, and more for the residents ...
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Pilgrim Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pilgrim Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pilgrim Heights, 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 Pilgrim Heights 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 Pilgrim Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pilgrim Heights, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pilgrim Heights 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 Pilgrim Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pilgrim Heights, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pilgrim Heights 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 Pilgrim Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.8%
46.4%
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Cornerstone of Weymouth, Freestyle Living and The Current South Shore are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pilgrim Heights, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facility near you in Pilgrim Heights, Massachusetts is Sunrise of Plymouth Beach. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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