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The cost of independent living in South Weymouth is about $6,967 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 475 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: 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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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.
Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park is a senior living community that supports a resident's independence, while providing medical care or nursing support when necesssary. Our 42-apartment assisted living community is in the heart of historic Quincy near shopping, dining, and entertainment....
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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.
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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.
At Vineyard Community Living, older people enjoy friendships, old and new. We don’t replace existing family and friends, but surround our residents with a larger sense community and offer respectful, quality services.We know it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference; like...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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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.
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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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in South Weymouth, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Weymouth is $6,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taunton, MA with an average of $5,762 per month.

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

South Weymouth, MA
$6,967/mo
$6,959/mo
$6,891/mo

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

South Weymouth, MA
$6,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$7,659/mo
Independent Living
$6,967/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,453/mo
Studio
$7,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,690/mo

Senior living costs in South Weymouth 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 Weymouth, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Weymouth, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,967/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,656/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,659/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Weymouth, MA:$6,967/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
South Weymouth, MA:$7,656/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Weymouth, MA:$7,659/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in South Weymouth, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Weymouth 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 Weymouth, MA$4,208/mo$3,213/mo+31.0%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Weymouth, MA
2024 average cost:$4,208/mo
2023 average cost:$3,213/mo
Percent change:+31.0%
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 Weymouth

Recent reviews for independent living in South Weymouth

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.

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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South Weymouth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Weymouth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Weymouth, 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Weymouth, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Weymouth 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 Weymouth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Weymouth, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Weymouth 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 Weymouth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Weymouth, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Current South Shore, Fairing Way and Residences at Highland Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Weymouth, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near South Weymouth, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Weymouth, Massachusetts are The Gables at Winchester and Sunrise of Plymouth Beach. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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