The best independent living facilities in Charlestown, MA

    Explore 42 communities near Charlestown, 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 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
    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. 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 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
    11. 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
    12. 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
    13. 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
    14. 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
    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 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
    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. 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
    21. 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
    22. 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
    23. 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
    24. 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
    25. 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
    26. 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
    27. Front exterior view of a large, historic brick building with a central entrance featuring columns and a small balcony above. The building is surrounded by leafless trees and flower beds with red and yellow tulips along a concrete pathway leading to the entrance.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Davenport Memorial Home

      70 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148
    28. 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
    29. 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
    30. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Vineyard Community Living - Boston

      125 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135

    Cost of assisted living in Charlestown, Massachusetts

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$7,947$7,844$7,446$7,789
    Assisted Living$7,986$7,800$7,547$7,405
    Memory Care$7,986$7,832$7,188$7,505

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

    Consider other types of facilities in Charlestown, 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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