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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Saugus, MA
The cost of independent living in Saugus is about $6,741 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 70 options. Read 795 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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Things have worked out well so far for my Mom here. It is a clean, nice looking facility, and they've provided everything she has needed carewise thus far. The staff I've interacted with have been fine, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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.
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This place is like a 5 star resort, it's prestine, it's brighter, cleaner. It's an upscale place with people at a higher income level. It's a lot more expesnive and doesn't have the PACE program.
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.
The Herrick House has been enriching the lives of seniors on the North Shore since 1994. Located on the upper campus of Beverly Hospital, The Herrick House features traditional assisted living and Spectrum, a dementia care neighborhood. Services include 24-hour on site licensed nursing staff,...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Saugus, MA
The average cost of senior living in Saugus is $6,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watertown Town, MA with an average of $6,253 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saugus, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saugus, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Saugus
Recent reviews for independent living in Saugus
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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Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA
4.8
The whole place has a very friendly atmosphere. SLC offers a lot of programs that are open to people who live in the surrounding community, so the residents feel like they are still part of the community. The food is very good.
I would recommend Scandinavian Living Center to others.
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.
Saugus independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saugus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saugus, 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 Saugus 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 Saugus 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
39.1%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Saugus 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 Saugus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
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Room service
Room service
39.1%
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saugus 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 Saugus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and Residences at Highland Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saugus, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 70 independent living facilities near Saugus, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Saugus, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and Residences at Highland Glen. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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