The best independent living facilities in Arlington, MA

    Explore 46 communities near Arlington, MA

    1. Front entrance of The Gables at Winchester senior living facility with a covered porch, double glass doors, potted plants with flowers on either side, and trees and greenery surrounding the building.
      4.6(72)
      $5,250 – $6,825+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      The Gables at Winchester

      299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA 01890
    2. Exterior view of Atria Longmeadow Place senior living facility showing a covered entrance with white pillars, surrounded by landscaped gardens with blooming flowers and shrubs. The building has beige siding and multiple windows, with white rocking chairs arranged on the porch.
      4.7(110)
      $4,495 – $9,895+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Atria Longmeadow Place

      42 Burlington Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
    3. Exterior view of Forestdale Park Senior Living facility on a clear sunny day, showing a large building with white and brick walls, an American flag on a flagpole, a curved driveway, green lawn, trees, and a sign for Forestdale Park Senior Living near the entrance.
      4.9(51)
      $5,750 – $6,500+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Forestdale Park Senior Living

      341 Forest St, Malden, MA 02148
    4. Four-story residential building with leafless trees in front and a snow-dusted lawn under a blue sky.
      4.8(69)
      $6,223 – $7,467+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Cabot Park Village

      280 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville, MA 02460
    5. Exterior view of a multi-story brick building with a red awning, surrounded by lush green trees and plants. Stone steps with black iron railings lead up to the entrance, which is partially visible. The scene is bright and sunny.
      4.7(17)
      $6,050 – $7,075+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      continuing care retirement community

      The Cambridge Homes

      360 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
    6. Entrance view of The Residence at Watertown Square showing double glass doors leading from the outside sidewalk into a lobby area with a reception desk. The floor mat inside has the facility's name and logo. The lobby is well-lit with ceiling lights and has a clean, welcoming atmosphere.
      4.4(55)
      Pricing on request
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Watertown Square

      20 Summer St, Watertown, MA 02472
    7. Front exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility with multiple windows and balconies. There is a green awning over the main entrance, flanked by two brick pillars with flower arrangements. A beige car is parked in front of the building.
      4.6(62)
      $4,410+
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      AVIVA Country Club Heights

      3 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA 01801
    8. Modern multi-story senior living building exterior with trees, parked cars, and a curved road.
      4.7(84)
      $7,108 – $8,529+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Delaney at the Vale

      300 Began Way, Woburn, MA 01801
    9. Exterior view of a large brick building with multiple windows, a central tower with a cross on top, and a white pergola entrance. Several cars are parked in front, surrounded by green grass, trees, and landscaping under a clear sky.
      4.8(40)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Youville Place

      10 Pelham Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
    10. Aerial view of a modern senior living facility named Waterstone of Lexington surrounded by dense green trees and landscaped grounds. The building has multiple wings with flat white roofs, outdoor seating areas with tables and umbrellas, parking spaces, and walking paths around the property.
      4.8(33)
      $9,000 – $10,500+
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Waterstone of Lexington

      55 Watertown St, Lexington, MA 02421
    11. Exterior front rendering of a multi-story brick senior living building with landscaped entrance, benches, and parked cars.
      4.7(88)
      Pricing on request
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Melrose Station

      158 Essex St, Melrose, MA 02176
    12. A large multi-story senior living building at dusk with warmly lit windows and an illuminated covered entrance.
      4.6(77)
      $6,448 – $8,382+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Stonebridge at Burlington

      50 Greenleaf Way, Burlington, MA 01803
    13. A green and gold sign reading 'New Horizons At Choate Cummings Foundation' is surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery, with a large building visible in the background under a clear sky.
      5.0(24)
      $6,302 – $7,562+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      New Horizons at Choate

      21 Warren Ave, Woburn, MA 01801
    14. Exterior view of a senior living facility building named Maplewood at Weston during sunset, featuring a covered entrance with white pillars, stone accents, and an American flag on a flagpole in front. There is some snow on the ground around the building.
      4.6(160)
      $9,925+
      1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Maplewood at Weston

      99 Norumbega Rd, Weston, MA 02493
    15. View of a wide driveway or road flanked by two large brick and white-paneled buildings connected by a glass-enclosed pedestrian bridge. There are street lamps and pedestrian crossing signs on the right side. The sky is clear and blue with a few clouds, and there is some snow on the ground edges.
      4.5(79)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Lasell Village

      120 Seminary Ave, Newton, MA 02466
    16. Exterior view of a large, multi-story senior living facility building with white and gray siding, multiple windows, and a covered entrance. There are two trees and a flagpole with an American flag in front of the building, along with a well-maintained lawn and clear blue sky.
      4.7(56)
      $5,615+
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Brightview Wakefield

      21 Crescent St, Wakefield, MA 01880
    17. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility named Waterstone at the Circle, surrounded by leafless trees and a partially snow-covered lawn with a paved walking path leading towards the building. There are orange chairs and a small brick structure with signs near the path.
      4.5(56)
      $7,600 – $9,700+
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Waterstone at the Circle

      385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135
    18. Exterior view of Cadbury Commons senior living facility with a covered entrance and seating.
      4.1(29)
      $5,300 – $7,000+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Cadbury Commons

      66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140
    19. Exterior view of Carleton-Willard Village building, two-story beige siding with a red annex along a road.
      4.5(32)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Carleton-Willard Village

      100 Old Billerica Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
    20. Front view of Brookhaven at Lexington with a garden and pink flowers.
      4.3(55)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Brookhaven at Lexington

      1010 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
    21. Exterior view of The Residence at Bedford, a multi-story senior living facility surrounded by trees and landscaped greenery, with a driveway and parked cars in front under a partly cloudy sky.
      4.8(37)
      Pricing on request
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Bedford

      240 S Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
    22. Multi-story house-like senior living building with manicured lawn and a front sign reading 'The Leland Home'.
      4.0(6)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Leland House: A 2Life Community

      21 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453
    23. Exterior view of The Fitch Home senior living facility surrounded by green trees and bushes under a clear blue sky. A sign in the foreground reads 'THE FITCH HOME' with an arrow pointing to visitors.
      4.7(14)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      The Fitch - Senior Living on Ell Pond

      75 Lake Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
    24. Front porch of a building with beige siding and white trim, featuring two white rocking chairs, hanging flower baskets with white and pink flowers, and a sign that reads '9 Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown'. There are green bushes and plants in front of the porch.
      5.0(5)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      The Charlestown

      9 W School St, Charlestown, MA 02129
    25. Front entrance of a two-story senior living building with a covered balcony, patio seating, and landscaped courtyard.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Cambridge Court Apartments

      411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139
    26. White Victorian-style house with a rounded turret and a covered wraparound porch, surrounded by manicured shrubs and lawn.
      5.0(5)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Oosterman Rest Home - Melrose

      93 Laurel St, Melrose, MA 02176
    27. Two elderly women sitting and talking in a sunlit common area with large windows showing a garden outside. The room has wooden floors, comfortable armchairs, and a potted plant near the windows.
      4.3(27)
      $7,566 – $9,835+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      VNA Senior Living

      405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA 02144
    28. Front exterior view of a large, historic brick building with black framed windows and bay windows. The building has a classic architectural style with a mansard roof and dormer windows. There is an American flag displayed near the entrance and a small tree planted on the sidewalk in front.
      4.9(11)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Hale House

      273 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116
    29. Brick multi-story senior living building with a covered driveway entrance and landscaped grounds under a clear blue sky.
      4.7(48)
      $8,684 – $11,289+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Cohen Florence Levine Estates

      201 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
    30. Exterior view of a multi-story assisted living facility building with beige siding, white trim, and a covered entrance. There is a flagpole with an American flag in front, surrounded by landscaped bushes and trees with autumn foliage. The sky is clear and blue.
      4.4(10)
      $7,180 – $9,334+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Visiting Nurse Assisted Living

      259 Lowell St, Somerville, MA 02144

    Cost of assisted living in Arlington, Massachusetts

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$7,153$8,091$8,633$7,100
    Assisted Living$6,460$8,051$8,633$6,917
    Memory Care$6,460$8,317$8,100$7,008

    * Prices shown are average monthly costs within a 20-mile radius

    Consider other types of facilities in Arlington, MA

    • Assisted Living

      For seniors who may need some help with daily activities

    • Memory Care

      A safe, supervised community supporting people living with dementia

    • Skilled Nursing

      For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery.

    • Board And Care Homes

      Homes in residential neighborhoods providing daily care for a small number of residents

    • Continuing Care Retirement Communities

      For seniors who want to age in place as their care needs evolve, offering everything from independent living to full nursing care.

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