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The cost of independent living in West Opening is about $5,805 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 762 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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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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 loved one is very happy here. The area is great and the staff are wonderful. Gatherings, movie theater, pool, and more for activities for the residents to choose from. Due to the pandemic the...
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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5 for all! The staff is wonderful! They treat residents like family and are always available and helpful. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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.
The Cottages at Dartmouth Village is a memory care and assisted living community in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Our community is nestled in a wooded area of the city giving residents peace and tranquility while still offering easy access to local attractions and amenities like Buttonwood Park Zoo,...
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Autumn Glen was and continues to be a very good match for my family member. They do a fantastic job personalizing the attention and care they give to each member of their community. They let no one slip...
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.
Autumn Glen in North Dartmouth, MA, offers assisted living and Alzheimer's services that help seniors with their day-to-day needs. In fact, when seniors choose assisted living at Autumn Glen, they'll be able to enjoy independent lives in private apartments without the worries brought about by...
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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
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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.
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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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.
Clifton Assisted Living is nestled in a charming coastal setting on a beautiful New England country inn that overlooks scenic Mount Hope Bay. Discover a carefree senior lifestyle that provides a wonderful new feeling of comfort and security. Contrary to living alone in a large oversized house, ...
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Beautiful and quiet location on Silver Lake Reservoir. Fairly rural community. Have to travel by car or Wingate van for shopping. Rooms are a better than many of the other facilities I visited for my...
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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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
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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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Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility stands out as a meticulously maintained establishment with a team of warm and accommodating staff members. They go above and beyond to ensure that residents like my...
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.
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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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My experience was good, I had all the help from staff.
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: 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.
Wise Living is a locally owned company that has been building retirement communities on Cape Cod for over 30 years. Our newest residence, Wise Living at Yarmouth, is Cape Cod's newest independent living community currently under renovation on Cape Cod. We are conveniently located on the mid-Cape...
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My mother is doing great with the transition to Little Neck Village. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They offer many activities and make them easily accessible. The community provides transportation...
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.
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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My mother is now safe and sound this winter at Heatherwood. It is a beautiful community maintained very well. The staff is extremely attentive to all of the residents. With a few snowstorms already this...
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.
Nestled comfortably amongst woodlands and walking trails, Heatherwood residents enjoy the many features of Kings Way, including the village green, Meeting House, General Store, tennis courts, pools and an excellent golf course.Our beautiful community mirrors the individual architecture of our...
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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry.  Stroll our beautifully...
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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: 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.
At Heritage at Dartmouth, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle in our Assisted Living facility. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also offering personalized health care services if they're ever needed.
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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.
Individuals of discerning taste and cosmopolitan backgrounds have been choosing Bay view and the Cottages at Bay View as their destination for convenient, spacious, attractive and personable living. Bay View and the Cottages at Bay View is designed to accommodate the needs of a mature independent...
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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: 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.
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...
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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: 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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Everything has been excellent here so far. Mom did have a hard time transitioning, but the staff was helping with that. They are the most affordable for what mom needed. She has finally started getting...
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 West Opening, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Opening is $5,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,263 per month.

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

West Opening, MA
$5,805/mo

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

West Opening, MA
$5,805/mo
U.S. national average
$4,048/mo

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

$8,307/mo
Independent Living
$5,805/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,315/mo
Studio
$6,873/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,293/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,749/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,698/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in West Opening

Recent reviews for independent living in West Opening

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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Atria Fairhaven

4.0
Friendly, helpful, go above and beyond to make sure the resident feels like they belong. Would have gave a 5 but price wise it was a little too much.

Everleigh Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA

5.0
I chose Everleigh Cape Cod because I wanted an apartment that had a lease. They do have a wide variety of apartment sizes to choose from. It is a newer facility so it will be nice when more residents are moved in here. I would recommend to others looking.

West Opening independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Opening independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Opening, 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 West Opening 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 West Opening 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
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38.2%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in West Opening 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 West Opening communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Opening, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.9%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
43%
Room service
Room service
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36.5%
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Opening 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 West Opening offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Opening, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.7%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.4%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Thirwood Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Opening, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 65 independent living facilities near West Opening, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in West Opening, Massachusetts are The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Mill Hill Residence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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