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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Parish, MA

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The cost of independent living in West Parish is about $6,914 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 749 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 Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living
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 River Place Towers
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.
Photo of Saab Residence
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.
Photo of Merrivista
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.
Photo of Ivy Hill Assisted Care
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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Cost of independent living in West Parish, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Parish is $6,914 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburyport, MA with an average of $6,285 per month.

Independent living costs in West Parish, MA, vs. nearby cities

West Parish, MA
$6,914/mo
$6,691/mo

Independent living costs in West Parish, MA, vs. state and national averages

West Parish, MA
$6,914/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in West Parish, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,566/mo
Independent Living
$6,914/mo

Independent living costs in West Parish, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,479/mo
Studio
$6,517/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,910/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,645/mo

Senior living costs in West Parish 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: West Parish, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Parish, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,914/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,541/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,566/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
West Parish, MA:$6,914/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
West Parish, MA:$7,541/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
West Parish, MA:$7,566/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in West Parish, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in West Parish 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.

West Parish, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in West Parish, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Parish 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Parish, MA$4,015/mo$3,714/mo+8.1%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
West Parish, MA
2024 average cost:$4,015/mo
2023 average cost:$3,714/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
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 West Parish

Recent reviews for independent living in West Parish

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.

West Parish independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Parish independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Parish, 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 Parish 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 Parish partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Parish, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Parish 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 Parish communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Parish, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Parish 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 Parish offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Parish, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
46.4%
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Atria Marland Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Summer Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Parish, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near West Parish, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Parish, 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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