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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wakefield, MA
The cost of independent living in Wakefield is about $6,747 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 801 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, 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.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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.
Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...
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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Wakefield, MA
The average cost of senior living in Wakefield is $6,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haverhill, MA with an average of $6,259 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Wakefield
Recent reviews for independent living in Wakefield
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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Wakefield independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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
39%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield 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 Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield 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 Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61%
45.7%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Summer Place and Residences at Highland Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wakefield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 63 independent living facilities near Wakefield, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wakefield, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Summer Place and Residences at Highland Glen. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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