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The cost of independent living in Somerville is about $6,678 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 98 options. Read 995 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
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: 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.
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LIVED THERE FOR 1 YEAR IN INDEPENDENT LIVING
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.
Providing exceptional, quality housing and services while preserving the independence, rights and dignity of our residents in the most professional, respectful and caring manner. The Foley Senior Residences is an affordable independent and assisted living community that opened in the spring of...
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.
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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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Really my only disappointment was with the senior staff once my mom moved in. They didn't check in during the first few days and also when she came back from a hospital stay (on hospice) they didn't check...
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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...
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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.
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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
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.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Somerville, MA

The average cost of senior living in Somerville is $6,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Everett, MA with an average of $6,372 per month.

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

Somerville, MA
$6,678/mo
$6,670/mo
$6,656/mo

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

Somerville, MA
$6,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

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

$7,177/mo
Independent Living
$6,678/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,476/mo
Studio
$7,504/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,241/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,478/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Somerville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Somerville

Recent reviews for independent living in Somerville

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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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.

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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Somerville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Somerville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Somerville, 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 Somerville 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 Somerville 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
43.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
47.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Somerville 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 Somerville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Somerville, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
42%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Somerville 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 Somerville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Somerville, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
64.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.8%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.8%
45.8%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and Summer Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Somerville, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 98 independent living facilities near Somerville, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Somerville, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and Summer Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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