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The cost of independent living in South Billerica is about $6,696 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 785 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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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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Our loved one has since based but during her stay at Concord Place it was a wonderful experience. Being on the memory care side she received so much individual attention and care. The program director [name...
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.
Concord Park, a Volunteer of America senior community, is conveniently located on Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of the West Concord, MA shopping village. Concord Park offers local seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted...
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My brother is fine living at this community. The staff are providing care that he is suppose to get. He likes all the activities and goes places too. He is enjoying the outings. I would recommend them to my...
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.
Brightview Arlington offers Assisted Living apartment homes and a dedicated neighborhood for dementia and Alzheimer's Care, Wellspring Village. In addition, unique to Brightview Arlington is Enhanced Care for people who need more focused support than traditional assisted living such as a two...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: 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.
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: 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.
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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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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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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
At Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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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.

Cost of independent living in South Billerica, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Billerica is $6,696 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haverhill, MA with an average of $6,532 per month.

Independent living costs in South Billerica, MA, vs. nearby cities

South Billerica, MA
$6,696/mo
$6,777/mo

Independent living costs in South Billerica, MA, vs. state and national averages

South Billerica, MA
$6,696/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in South Billerica, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,511/mo
Independent Living
$6,696/mo

Independent living costs in South Billerica, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,325/mo
Studio
$7,493/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,824/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,712/mo

Senior living costs in South Billerica 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: South Billerica, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Billerica, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,696/mo$6,357/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$7,492/mo$7,242/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,511/mo$7,248/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
South Billerica, MA:$6,696/mo
Massachusetts:$6,357/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
South Billerica, MA:$7,492/mo
Massachusetts:$7,242/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
South Billerica, MA:$7,511/mo
Massachusetts:$7,248/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in South Billerica, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Billerica 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Billerica, MA$4,388/mo$3,818/mo+14.9%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Billerica, MA
2024 average cost:$4,388/mo
2023 average cost:$3,818/mo
Percent change:+14.9%
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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What families are saying about independent living in South Billerica

Recent reviews for independent living in South Billerica

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.

South Billerica independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Billerica independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Billerica, 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 South Billerica 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 South Billerica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Billerica, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Billerica 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 South Billerica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Billerica, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
59.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Billerica 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 South Billerica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Billerica, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
73%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benchmark at Billerica Crossings, Atria Longmeadow Place and Summer Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Billerica, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 43 independent living facilities near South Billerica, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Billerica, 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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