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The cost of independent living in Boxboro Station is about $6,636 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 183 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Summer Place
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1818 Floor plans available
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Everyone is helpful. The activities are varied, something for everyone. You can participate or not. The food is ok and varied. They put leftovers in a fridge and you can take anything from there. There is...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Summer Place is located in the heart of Chelmsford, the town square dates back to the 1600's and we're just ten minutes from Walden Pond. Beyond heritage, you'll enjoy the convenience of being a short distance from shopping, healthcare, wonderful dining and many unique regional destinations.
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88 Floor plans available
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9.9
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I spent a great deal of time touring the top reviewed memory care unit units in my area. All of them were very good, but Atria stood out for their presentation, the initial meeting, and their memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Longmeadow Place is a welcoming senior community nestled in a wooded area of Burlington, Massachusetts. The community is adjacent to town conservation land and located directly across the street from the world-renowned Lahey Clinic. Residents at Atria Longmeadow Place enjoy the best of both...
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Photo of Artisan at Hudson
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9.2
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Artisan at Hudson is small enough so that everyone knows each other while being large enough to provide a multitude of fun activities. The staff genuinely cares about each and every resident and they become...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Artisan at Hudson offers an extensive list of services and amenities. We provide the ease of carefree living, the joy of being among friends, and the comfort of knowing that your needs will be met.
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66 Floor plans available
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Staff are warm and friendly. Residents make new friends easily. The activities are engaging - something for everyone. The food is really good!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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I like that they have helpers. They walk around in red shirts and help if people get lost or need help with their tech or any other small thing. I wish they had online billing. You can pay online, but all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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22 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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Staff is vey kind & caring. Activities director is wonderful! The nurses are amazing ! I know my mom sometimes needs a bit of extra direction. The staff have been very attentive & have gone above&...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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Overall experience is extremely positive. It changed my mother's life. She was living alone, lonely and although we did our best to take her places and care for her, living alone wasn't good for her. We...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe that Camellia Gardens is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Camellia Gardens, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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Our loved one has since based but during her stay at Concord Place it was a wonderful experience. Being on the memory care side she received so much individual attention and care. The program director [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Concord Park, a Volunteer of America senior community, is conveniently located on Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of the West Concord, MA shopping village. Concord Park offers local seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted...
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We selected The Commons for our mother who suffered a massive stroke and needed care we could not provide at home. She also has communication challenges with aphasia. The staff is patient, understanding and...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Boxboro Station, MA

The average cost of senior living in Boxboro Station is $6,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardner, MA with an average of $5,667 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Boxboro Station, MA vs. nearby cities

Boxboro Station, MA
$6,636/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Boxboro Station, MA vs. the state and national average

Boxboro Station, MA
$6,636/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Boxboro Station vs. other types of senior living

$7,762/mo
Independent Living
$6,636/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Boxboro Station, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,283/mo
Studio
$5,949/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,714/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,941/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Boxboro Station over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Boxboro Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Boxboro Station

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Boxboro Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boxboro Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boxboro Station, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boxboro Station independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Boxboro Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boxboro Station, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Boxboro Station independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Boxboro Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boxboro Station, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boxboro Station independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Boxboro Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boxboro Station, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
72.7%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
47.4%
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Summer Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Residences at Highland Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boxboro Station, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Boxboro Station, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Boxboro Station, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and The Gables at Winchester. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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