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10 Best Independent Living Communities in River Pines, MA

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The cost of independent living in River Pines is about $6,741 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 829 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 New Horizons At Choate
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It is restricted, as to who can apply, you have to live in a particular town or have family in the town. It's subsidized by a family foundation. They had good food. They really aren't set up for assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
New Horizons at Choate is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational independent and assisted living retirement community located on the historic site of the former Charles Choate Memorial Hospital, in a lovely residential neighborhood near Horn Pond in Woburn. Beautiful, private...
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The staff at this community are nice, friendly and helpful. They are always there when someone needs assistance. The food is good and they have nice choices. My husband does not participate in many of the...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons is a state-of-the-art assisted living community for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia and is located in Lincoln, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Our campus facilities are tailored for the individual needs of residents with dementia in the historic...
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My mother lived at Newbury Court (independent living) for 15 years. The facility is attractive and in good condition. Facilities for many core and extra activities. Very good food. Caring, expert staff and...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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: 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.
Photo of Carleton-Willard Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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
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.
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 River Pines, MA

The average cost of senior living in River Pines is $6,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haverhill, MA with an average of $6,540 per month.

Independent living costs in River Pines, MA, vs. nearby cities

River Pines, MA
$6,741/mo
$6,834/mo

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

River Pines, MA
$6,741/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in River Pines, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,571/mo
Independent Living
$6,741/mo

Independent living costs in River Pines, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,493/mo
Studio
$7,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,265/mo

Senior living costs in River Pines 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: River Pines, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Pines, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,741/mo$6,364/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$7,551/mo$7,247/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$7,571/mo$7,254/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
River Pines, MA:$6,741/mo
Massachusetts:$6,364/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
River Pines, MA:$7,551/mo
Massachusetts:$7,247/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
River Pines, MA:$7,571/mo
Massachusetts:$7,254/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in River Pines, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in River Pines 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
River Pines, MA$4,034/mo$3,753/mo+7.5%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
River Pines, MA
2024 average cost:$4,034/mo
2023 average cost:$3,753/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
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 River Pines

Recent reviews for independent living in River Pines

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.

River Pines independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Pines independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Pines, 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 River Pines 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 River Pines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Pines, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in River Pines 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 River Pines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Pines, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Pines 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 River Pines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
78.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
78.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benchmark at Billerica Crossings, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Gables at Winchester are the top-rated independent living facilities near River Pines, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near River Pines, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in River Pines, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Atria Marland Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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