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The cost of independent living in South Wareham is about $6,138 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 229 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 All American Assisted Living at Wareham
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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22 reviews
9.3
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It is a 5 in every category. We could not be happier with our choice. My sister is the happiest I have seen her in years. The staff is so attentive and genuinely friendly. There has been a change in...
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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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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The staff is very kind to the residents. Treat them like family. Social life and activities are well thought out and Sunrise tries to be not repetitious. Happy hour every day at 3pm. Many functions that...
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.
Set in a quiet, seaside neighborhood on the bay, Plymouth Senior Living offers gorgeous water views from our wooded campus. Here, you will receive the very best in personalized care from our expertly trained team, including assisted living and memory care. Let us take care of the everyday details...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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33 reviews
8.9
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33 reviews
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Yes would recommend checking Benchmark and comparing to other assisted livings . Among the many positives we liked the layout of the Plymouth facility. It was not an overwhelming space for mom to learn to...
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.
Plymouth Crossings is a lively suburban hideaway, convenient to shops and amenities, and just minutes from historic, artistic, cultural and retail centers. Our community is a place people love to call home whether their favorite activity is catching up with friends, watching a performance or...
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1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.7
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26 reviews
8.7
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26 reviews
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share the only item that they have failed at so far which was promised during the sale process, and that was Atria would provide transportation on any week day to and from his boat located close by. It was...
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.
Atria Fairhaven is an inviting senior community located in a charming seaside town. Residents gather with friends and family in one of several beautiful common spaces and an array of exciting daily activities provides many opportunities for social engagement. Atria Senior Living is a leading...
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8.0
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20 reviews
8.0
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20 reviews
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Very friendly staff. Always there to help the people. Check in on the people in their apartment often. Make sure the people are involved in activities. Recommend very highly!
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.
Stafford Hill, located less than two miles from the beaches and charming coastline of Massachusetts, is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community offering an array of services, care and amenities for seniors.Convenient to historic Plymouth, with close proximity to Beth Israel Lahey Hospital,...
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8.0
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8.0
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My person living there is a hard case.. she does not leave her room, mostly does not leave her bed.. does not shower on a regular basis because she is cold..is very distrustful of the food and severely...
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.
Decatur House is located in the heart of beautiful and historic Sandwich Village on Cape Cod. Located minutes from the Sagamore Bridge and Route 6 and 6A, Decatur House is a resident-focused, fully licensed assisted living community offering personalized care by a highly professional and...
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55 Floor plans available
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We have been very pleased with how things have been going at Keystone Place for my Dad. Honestly I would not change a thing. I have had lunch in the dining room with my Dad a few times and the food it really...
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.
Discover Keystone Place, the area's newest independent living, assisted living and memory care community! Located along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal, Keystone Place is a rental community offering some of the area's largest studio, one and two bedroom/two bathroom apartment homes. Keystone...
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I would highly recommend Cape Cod Senior Residences to others. The staff is very caring. The meals were good. And the communication with the family was very good.
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.
Cape Cod Senior Residences is a unique 100% affordable community offering the best value in senior housing on Cape Cod! It is open to individuals 65 years or older whose incomes are at or below 60 percent of the area median income. The creation of Cape Cod Senior Residences was spearheaded by the...
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My aunt lived at Laurelwood for 4 1/2 years first in a unit for Independent Living and at age 100 in Avita. Laurelwood provided her with an excellent quality of life. The staff were friendly, respectful,...
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.
Situated within a beautiful woodland of trees, hills and valleys, Laurelwood at The Pinehills, proudly takes its place as the newest neighborhood within The Pinehills, a village in the heart of Plymouth, recently named 2015 Community of the Year in the Best in American Living Awards by the...
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7.0
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7.0
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13 reviews
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Except the nursing staff boss - [name removed] - when I ask her something or tell her something about my brother's health, Well she isn't very helpful. They can't even take his temperature. Regular...
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.
Whaler's Cove Assisted Living has 120 safe and affordable rental apartments in a beautifully restored historic building. Life at Whaler's Cove means living independently for senior adults who no longer want the responsibility of maintaining a home but may need a helping hand with personal care...
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Photo of Little Neck Village
9.0
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6 reviews
9.0
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6 reviews
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They have been very accommodating . It's too early for us to have made relationships. The facility is very nice and clean. It's convenient to shopping areas and places to eat. Also very close to the...
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.
Little Neck Village is a senior housing development found in the charming seaside town of Marion, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Our affordable apartments have harbor views and we are located near shopping, dining establishments and hospitals. Affordable one and two bedroom apartments are...
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This retirement community is the best. We have a beautiful community. The volunteers in the community are so helpful with all my questions. The lot fee is so reasonable for such a well maintained community.
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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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, 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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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.
Photo of Vineyard Community Living - Plymouth
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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.

Cost of independent living in South Wareham, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Wareham is $6,138 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,486 per month.

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

South Wareham, MA
$6,138/mo

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

South Wareham, MA
$6,138/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$7,377/mo
Independent Living
$6,138/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,895/mo
Studio
$6,861/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,030/mo

Senior living costs in South Wareham 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 Wareham, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Wareham, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,138/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,377/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,377/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Wareham, MA:$6,138/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
South Wareham, MA:$7,377/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Wareham, MA:$7,377/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in South Wareham

Recent reviews for independent living in South Wareham

Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA

5.0
The communication with the family is very good. If there are any mistakes the community takes responsibility. They have done a good job at making my loved one is comfortable, social with other residents, and feels at home. There are three meals a day served and there are choices for the ...
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Whaler's Cove in New Bedford, MA

4.8
Thanks to the Whaler's Cove staff to making the decision to join their community an easy one. From day 1, my Dad was welcomed and had everything done to make his transition as simple as possible. They did everything to make him feel right at home...it was like getting a brand new family! I ...
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Swan Brook Assisted Living in Swansea, MA

5.0
I would highly recommend this facility to others. It was the least expensive for miles around. It is very homey. The staff and the owner are so nice. I can't say enough good things about this facility. The staff calls me for every little issue. For example, she fell a couple of times. They call ...
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South Wareham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Wareham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Wareham, 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 Wareham 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 Wareham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Wareham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Wareham 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 Wareham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Wareham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Wareham 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 Wareham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Wareham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.4%
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