The best independent living facilities in Boston, MA

    Explore 41 communities near Boston, MA

    1. Exterior view of The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living facility showing a covered driveway entrance, parking spaces, leafless trees, and neighboring houses on a cloudy day.
      4.3(41)
      $9,074 – $11,796+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living

      46 Lincoln St, Winthrop, MA 02152
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. Multi-story colonial-style senior living building with porches and large bare trees in front on a sunny day.
      4.8(17)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Newbury of Brookline

      123 Fisher Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
    5. 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
    6. Exterior view of Atria Marina Place senior living facility showing a multi-story building with beige and brick facade, white columns supporting a covered entrance, landscaped garden with trimmed bushes, flowers, and a tree, and a curved driveway.
      4.3(128)
      $4,595 – $9,295+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom • Shared
      continuing care retirement community

      Atria Marina Place

      4 Seaport Dr, North Quincy, MA 02171
    7. Exterior view of Traditions of Dedham senior living facility showing a three-story beige building with white trim, a circular driveway with a landscaped island featuring a large evergreen tree and colorful flowers, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
      4.7(90)
      Pricing on request
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Traditions of Dedham

      735 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026
    8. Front entrance of a brick Brookdale Quincy Bay senior living building with a glass canopy marked 99, benches, and signage.
      4.3(170)
      $2,100+
      Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Brookdale Quincy Bay

      99 Brackett St, Quincy, MA 02169
    9. 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
    10. Aerial view of a large senior living facility surrounded by dense trees with autumn foliage. The building has multiple wings with gray roofs and white walls, and there is a circular driveway with parked cars. A walking path winds through the wooded area in front of the building.
      4.3(61)
      $6,647 – $7,976+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Springhouse Senior Living

      44 Allandale St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    11. 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
    12. Exterior view of a modern senior living facility building at dusk with large glass windows showing warm interior lighting and a well-maintained lawn in the foreground.
      3.9(100)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      NewBridge on the Charles

      5000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026
    13. A spacious and well-lit common area in a senior living facility featuring a modern stone fireplace in the center. The room has multiple seating arrangements including blue armchairs around a small wooden table and dining tables with chairs. Large windows with light curtains allow natural light to fill the room, and framed artwork decorates the walls.
      4.3(48)
      Pricing on request
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Boylston Place

      615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
    14. Front exterior view of Fenno House building with a curved white brick wall, tall windows, a flagpole, a bench, and a landscaped garden featuring green bushes, pink flowers, and purple flowers.
      4.3(10)
      $6,768 – $8,121+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Fenno House

      540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170
    15. Front entrance of Sophia Snow Place with a green awning, pink building facade, and colorful flower beds in the foreground.
      4.9(18)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Sophia Snow Place

      1205-1215 Centre St, Boston, MA 02132
    16. Exterior view of a modern multi-story building with brick and light-colored facade, featuring large windows and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas. People are walking and cars are parked along the street under a partly cloudy sky.
      5.0(2)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Vineyard Community Living

      1500 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169
    17. Exterior view of a large multi-story brick building with multiple windows and a greenish roof, surrounded by a mostly empty parking lot with some trees and street lamps under a partly cloudy sky.
      3.9(33)
      $6,622 – $8,608+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Landmark at Longwood

      63 Parker Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02120
    18. 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
    19. 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
    20. 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
    21. 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
    22. 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
    23. Outdoor seating area with wooden benches surrounded by orange flowers and green plants in front of a modern building with large windows and a white pergola structure overhead.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      The Marilyn and Andre Danesh Family Residences

      100 Centre St, Brookline, MA 02446
    24. A bright bedroom with a large window letting in natural light. The room features a bed with a beige upholstered headboard, patterned gray and white bedding, and a green decorative pillow. On either side of the bed are white nightstands, each with a green lamp. There is a white desk and chair near the window, and two framed artworks hang on the wall beside the bed. The floor is wooden.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences

      1550 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
    25. Exterior view of a large multi-story brick building under a clear blue sky. The building has many windows and a modern entrance with a glass canopy. There is a paved driveway leading up to the entrance and some trees and landscaping around the building.
      4.5(58)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Brighton Campus: A 2Life Community

      30 Wallingford Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
    26. Two-story gray building with a white front porch, surrounded by trees.
      5.0(1)
      $6,181 – $7,417+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Winter Valley Residences

      600 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186
    27. Outdoor garden area at JFK Apartments featuring a wooden pergola, yellow flowers, green trees, patio tables with umbrellas, and a modern multi-story building in the background.
      $7,096 – $9,224+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living

      JFK Apartments

      55 Essex St, Cambridge, MA 02139
    28. Exterior view of a large brick senior residence building with cars and trees.
      3.1(8)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      The Foley Senior Residences

      249 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126
    29. 5.0(3)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Unquity House

      30 Curtis Rd Off, Milton, MA 02186
    30. 5.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Bauer House

      314 Water St, Quincy, MA 02169
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    Cost of assisted living in Boston, Massachusetts

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$9,295$7,840$7,973$7,232
    Assisted Living$7,212$7,766$7,946$6,999
    Memory Care$7,212$7,881$7,653$7,097

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

    Consider other types of facilities in Boston, 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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      36 facilities$7,622/mo

    2. Brookline independent living

      1.9 mi
      39 facilities$7,805/mo

    3. Dorchester independent living

      2.9 mi
      23 facilities$6,909/mo

    4. North Quincy independent living

      3.3 mi
      20 facilities$6,680/mo

    5. Mattapan independent living

      3.4 mi
      29 facilities$7,336/mo

    6. Brighton independent living

      3.6 mi
      45 facilities$8,615/mo

    7. Charlestown independent living

      4.1 mi
      37 facilities$7,792/mo

    8. Cambridge independent living

      4.3 mi
      39 facilities$7,786/mo

    9. Hyde Park independent living

      4.4 mi
      30 facilities$7,545/mo

    10. Chestnut Hill independent living

      4.6 mi
      45 facilities$8,707/mo

    11. West Roxbury independent living

      4.9 mi
      34 facilities$8,626/mo

    12. Somerville independent living

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      39 facilities$7,896/mo
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