The best independent living facilities in Waltham, MA

    Explore 39 communities near Waltham, MA

    1. Covered entrance to a senior living building with brick columns, potted planters and benches under a green awning.
      $4,410+4.5 (54)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      AVIVA Country Club Heights

      3 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA, 01801
    2. 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.
      $7,500+4.5 (59)
      1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Carriage House at Lee's Farm

      134 Boston Post Rd, Wayland, MA, 01778
    3. Photo of Wingate Residences at Needham
      $6,375 – $12,000+4.9 (7)
      Semi-private • Studio • 1 Bedroom
      continuing care retirement community

      Wingate Residences at Needham

      235 Gould Street, Needham Heights, MA, 02494
    4. 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.
      $9,000 – $10,500+4.8 (26)
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Waterstone of Lexington

      55 Watertown St, Lexington, MA, 02421
    5. Exterior view of Waterstone At Wellesley, a multi-story senior living facility with a parking lot in front. Several cars are parked, and the building has large windows and a covered entrance supported by stone pillars. The sky is clear and blue.
      $9,100 – $10,800+4.2 (62)
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Waterstone At Wellesley

      27 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, 02481
    6. Entrance sign reading 'The Gables at Winchester' surrounded by landscaped flower beds, trees, and parked cars.
      $5,250 – $6,825+4.6 (70)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      The Gables at Winchester

      299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA, 01890
    7. Exterior view of a modern multi-story building with large windows and a sign on the roof that reads 'CIRCLE'. The building is located at a street corner with sidewalks, trees, and a nearby hotel building labeled 'AC Hotels Marriott'.
      $7,600 – $9,700+4.4 (48)
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Waterstone at the Circle

      385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA, 02135
    8. Front exterior view of Maplewood at Weston, a large two-story white building with a covered entrance, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage and a driveway leading up to the entrance.
      $9,925+4.6 (120)
      1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Maplewood at Weston

      99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA, 02493
    9. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility building with red siding and multiple windows. There is a sidewalk and some bushes in front, with patches of snow on the ground and a clear blue sky above. A bare tree branch extends across the top of the image.
      $9,990 – $12,987+4.3 (59)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Falls at Cordingly Dam

      2300 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02462
    10. 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.
      $11,721 – $15,237+3.9 (66)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Paine Estate

      10 Green Way, Wayland, MA, 01778
    11. Front entrance of a two-story beige building with a 'New Horizons' sign, benches, trees, and lamp posts under a blue sky.
      $6,302 – $7,562+5.0 (24)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      New Horizons At Choate

      21 Warren Ave, Woburn, MA, 01801
    12. Front entrance of Cadbury Commons senior living building with a covered porte-cochere, hanging flower baskets, and an American flag flying on a flagpole.
      $5,300 – $7,000+4.0 (26)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Cadbury Commons

      66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA, 02140
    13. 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.
      $6,050 – $7,075+4.6 (12)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      continuing care retirement community

      The Cambridge Homes

      360 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
    14. Exterior view of a modern multi-story residential building at dusk with warm lights glowing from the windows and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
      $9,322 – $12,118+4.4 (53)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Watertown Square

      20 Summer St, Watertown, MA, 02472
    15. Front exterior of a multi-story senior living facility with landscaped driveway, a parked car, and a clear blue sky.
      Pricing on request4.5 (42)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      One Wingate Way

      235 Gould St, Needham, MA, 02494
    16. 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.
      Pricing on request4.3 (51)
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Lasell Village

      120 Seminary Ave, Newton, MA, 02466
    17. Four-story residential building with leafless trees in front and a snow-dusted lawn under a blue sky.
      $6,223 – $7,467+4.8 (67)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Cabot Park Village

      280 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville, MA, 02460
    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.
      $7,566 – $9,835+4.4 (25)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      VNA Senior Living

      405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA, 02144
    19. Interior view of a bar area with a long black countertop and six brown leather chairs. Behind the bar is a wooden cabinet with glass shelves holding glassware and decorative items. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the cabinet displaying a news channel. A table lamp with a red shade is placed on the bar counter. Large windows show a snowy outdoor scene.
      $7,232 – $8,678+4.3 (43)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Boylston Place

      615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
    20. 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.
      Pricing on request4.6 (128)
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      The Commons in Lincoln

      1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln, MA, 01773
    21. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Vineyard Community Living - Boston

      125 Guest St, Boston, MA, 02135
    22. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Merriam Village

      23 Village Rd, Weston, MA, 02493
    23. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Apartments at Coolidge School

      319 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
    24. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Center Communities of Brookline

      1550 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446
    25. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      The Groves in Lincoln

      145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773
    26. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Vineyard Community Living - Nova Brighton

      1505 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02135
    27. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Arlington Rest Home

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

      Vineyard Community Living - Needham

      275 2nd Ave, Needham, MA, 02494
    29. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Epoch Senior Living Inc.

      51 Sawyer Road, Waltham, MA, 2453
    30. A scenic view of a senior living community with well-maintained green lawns, paved walkways, and several single-story houses surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
      Pricing on request4.4 (10)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons in Lincoln

      2 Harvest Cir, Lincoln, MA, 01773

    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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