The best independent living facilities in Waltham, MA

    Explore 40 communities near Waltham, 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 a senior living facility with multiple yellow and white residential-style buildings surrounded by green lawns and trees under a blue sky with some clouds.
      4.6(144)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      The Commons in Lincoln

      1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln, MA 01773
    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 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
    5. 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
    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. 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
    9. 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
    10. Exterior view of a modern three-story senior living facility named Waterstone At Wellesley with a stone and siding facade, multiple windows, and a parking area with several cars in front under a clear blue sky.
      4.3(68)
      $9,100 – $10,800+
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Waterstone at Wellesley

      27 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481
    11. 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
    12. 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
    13. Exterior view of The Falls at Cordingly Dam, a red multi-story senior living building.
      4.4(62)
      $9,990 – $12,987+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Falls at Cordingly Dam

      2300 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
    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 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
    17. Exterior view of a senior living facility building with beige and brown siding, red metal roofs over entrances, white columns, potted plants, outdoor seating areas, and a curved driveway under a clear blue sky.
      4.5(61)
      $7,500+
      1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Carriage House at Lee's Farm

      134 Boston Post Rd, Wayland, MA 01778
    18. 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
    19. 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
    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. 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
    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. Front exterior view of a large brick building with white trim, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage. An American flag is flying on a flagpole in front of the building. There are benches and shrubs near the entrance.
      3.9(72)
      Pricing on request
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Paine Estate

      10 Green Way, Wayland, MA 01778
    24. 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
    25. A welcoming walkway lined with planters and greenery leading to the entrance of a senior living facility.
      4.4(10)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Benchmark Senior Living at the Commons in Lincoln

      2 Harvest Cir, Lincoln, MA 01773
    26. 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
    27. 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
    28. Exterior view of a two-story senior living facility with a gray roof and surrounding trees.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Merriam Village

      23 Village Rd, Weston, MA 02493
    29. 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
    30. 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
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    Cost of assisted living in Waltham, Massachusetts

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$12,000$8,970$9,150$7,955
    Assisted Living$7,888$8,799$9,150$7,420
    Memory Care$7,888$8,846$8,100$7,461

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

    Consider other types of facilities in Waltham, 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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