The best independent living facilities in Cambridge, MA

    Explore 52 communities near Cambridge, 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 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
    3. 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
    4. Exterior view of a three-story senior living facility building with beige and gray siding, multiple windows, a covered porch with white columns, outdoor seating, and trees with autumn foliage along the driveway.
      4.4(177)
      $4,569 – $8,039+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom • Shared
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Atria Maplewood Place

      295 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148
    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. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. 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
    11. 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
    12. 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
    13. Front exterior of a three-story senior living building with a covered entrance, driveway, and landscaped lawn.
      4.5(42)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      One Wingate Way

      235 Gould St, Needham, MA 02494
    14. 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
    15. 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
    16. 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
    17. 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
    18. 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
    19. 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
    20. 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
    21. 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
    22. Sign for Wingate Residences at Needham, a senior living community, surrounded by landscaped gardens.
      4.6(27)
      $6,375 – $12,000+
      Shared • Studio • 1 Bedroom
      continuing care retirement community

      Wingate Residences at Needham

      235 Gould St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
    23. 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
    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. A cozy living room area in a senior living facility featuring a lit fireplace with a mounted flat-screen TV above it. The room has a beige sofa with patterned pillows, two armchairs, two marble-top coffee tables with books, and two round ottomans. In the background, there is a dining area with multiple tables and chairs, pendant lights, and built-in shelving.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      One Wingate Way East

      589 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
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    Cost of assisted living in Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$6,599$8,111$7,738$7,310
    Assisted Living$6,808$8,107$7,806$7,130
    Memory Care$6,808$8,361$7,428$7,274

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

    Consider other types of facilities in Cambridge, 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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