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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Scituate Station, MA

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The cost of independent living in Scituate Station is about $4,747 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options.

Read 140 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Plymouth and Hingham.

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Photo of Cornerstone of WeymouthCommunity card badge
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21 reviews
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This was the perfect place for my friend. The building is new. It has: a theater, an actual restaurant, a washer and dryer in every room. The lease is month to month, so if you decide to relocate it only...
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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Photo of Benchmark at Hanover
1717 Photos available
9.7
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13 reviews
9.7
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13 reviews
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Care and attentiveness to patient needs, I willingly rate Benchmark a strong 5! I would recommend Benchmark Memory care without hesitation, I would add the caveat to watch the billing. I have been waiting...
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 Allerton House Hingham
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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26 reviews
9.6
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26 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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My family moved my mother to Allerton House three years ago as she could no longer live safely on her own due to an Alzheimer's diagnosis. We chose Allerton House because in addition to being an assisted...
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.
We offer the comfort of a country estate near Hingham Harbor, buffered by white birches and wild meadows. Residents can enjoy a comfortable chair on our wrap around porch, or take a brisk walk along our extensive paths. At Allerton House, we offer a comprehensive array of housing, hospitality and...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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21 reviews
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We love The Sunrise Cohasset community! I would give them all a 5 except meals. They do a great job and the food is great on holidays but day to day my mother struggles with the meal options.
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.
Our community in Cohasset sits on historic Route 3A and is minutes from the South Shore coastline. Our activities program is second to none and we implement quite bit of outdoor excursions and trips. Some of the trips we take our seniors to include musicals, theatre, concerts, Scituate and...
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8.0
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34 reviews
8.0
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5 star
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The family's overall experience with Proprietor's Green was a positive one. I believe that the overall value for the cost was good. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and was always knowledgeable...
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.
South Shore's new premier senior rental community with a continuum of care. Independent living offers spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes with attractive dining options, fitness program, library, theatre and much more. The neighboring Allerton House provides exceptional Assisted Living...
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1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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My mother was a resident at Penniman for about two years. She was in Assisted Living for a year and a half and Memory Care for about four months. The care she received at Penniman Hill was outstanding. The...
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 Penniman Hill is ideally located just around the corner from the Derby Street Shoppes in picturesque Hingham. Whether enjoying historic Main Street, which Eleanor Roosevelt called “the most beautiful in America,” a harbor sunset, or the many charms of this lovely town, residents...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Currently in construction, Ocean Shores homes will offer 97 one and two bedroom affordable apartments for people ages 55 and older. This new community will offer wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms, durable deco-wood flooring throughout the living areas, stainless steel appliances, balconies...
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Scituate Station, MA

The average cost of senior living in Scituate Station is $4,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quincy, MA with an average of $4,459 per month.

Independent living costs in Scituate Station, MA, vs. state and national averages

Scituate Station, MA
$4,747/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Scituate Station, MA, vs. other senior living options

$9,416/mo
Independent Living
$4,747/mo

Independent living costs in Scituate Station, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,445/mo
Studio
$4,672/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,388/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,894/mo

Senior living costs in Scituate Station 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: Scituate Station, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScituate Station, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,747/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,416/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Scituate Station, MA:$4,747/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Scituate Station, MA:$8,154/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Scituate Station, MA:$9,416/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Scituate Station, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Scituate Station 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.

Scituate Station, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Scituate Station, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Scituate Station 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 average 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
Scituate Station, MA$4,722/mo$4,472/mo+5.6%
Massachusetts$4,386/mo$4,198/mo+4.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Scituate Station, MA
2024 average cost:$4,722/mo
2023 average cost:$4,472/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,386/mo
2023 average cost:$4,198/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Scituate Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Scituate Station

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.

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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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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Scituate Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scituate Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scituate Station, 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 Scituate Station 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 Scituate Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scituate Station, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Scituate Station 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 Scituate Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scituate Station, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scituate Station 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 Scituate Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scituate Station, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
47.5%
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