The best independent living facilities in Melrose, MA

    Explore 29 communities near Melrose, 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. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. Exterior view of Windsor Place assisted living residence showing a large building with multiple windows and a peaked roof. In the foreground, there is a blue sign with gold lettering that reads 'Windsor Place An Assisted Living Residence West 92 Street,' surrounded by stone pillars and landscaping with flowers and a small tree.
      4.8(98)
      $7,593 – $9,870+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Windsor Place of Wilmington

      92 W St, Wilmington, MA 01887
    11. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility building with red brick and white accents, surrounded by green trees and a well-maintained lawn under a clear blue sky.
      4.1(81)
      Pricing on request
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Pearl Street

      75 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
    12. 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
    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. 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
    15. 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
    16. 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
    17. 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
    18. 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
    19. 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
    20. 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
    21. 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
    22. 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
    23. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Arlington Rest Home

      129 Lake St, Arlington, MA 02474
    24. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Everett Villa

      66 Main St., Everett, MA 02149
    25. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Apartments at Coolidge School

      319 Arlington St, Watertown, MA 02472
    26. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Congregational Retirement Home

      200 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176
    27. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Colonial Point

      95 Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
    28. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Robinson Cuticura

      59 Green St., Malden, MA 02148
    29. 1.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      CSI Management

      110 Florence St., Malden, MA 02148

    Cost of assisted living in Melrose, Massachusetts

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$5,541$7,772$6,596$7,277
    Assisted Living$5,626$7,765$6,596$6,953
    Memory Care$5,626$7,978$6,596$7,107

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

    Consider other types of facilities in Melrose, 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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