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The cost of independent living in Harvard Station is about $6,863 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 160 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
1313 Photos available
1818 Floor plans available
9.9
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55 reviews
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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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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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35 reviews
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Always check in to make sure your loved one is getting the care they need. Especially going at random times. Get to know the staff Ask questions Stay on top of their care reports Question anything that does...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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33 Floor plans available
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9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
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There is not a lot of turnover of staff he has been with the same caregiver for almost one year all the staff facilities. People are super friendly. I don't really have a lot of knowledge on the food. I do...
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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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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Photo of Manor on the Hill
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
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19%
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4%
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7%
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I have been very pleased with my sisters transition from an assisted living facility,. The staff is available Pleasant and caring. my sister appears calm and engaged. She is up early, showered and dressed...
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.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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Photo of Nashoba Park Assisted Living
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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8.6
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Rivercourt Residences
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8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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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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8.0
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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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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...
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.
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
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Cost of independent living in Harvard Station, MA

The average cost of senior living in Harvard Station is $6,863 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardner, MA with an average of $5,715 per month.

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

Harvard Station, MA
$6,863/mo
$5,947/mo

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

Harvard Station, MA
$6,863/mo
U.S. national average
$4,112/mo

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

$7,789/mo
Independent Living
$6,863/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,611/mo
Studio
$6,780/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,508/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Harvard Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Harvard 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.

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.

The Gables at Winchester

4.6
The staff has treated me like family since the day I moved in. I have made a lot of great friends. The comforts of home but with freedom to move through activities and accessibility to shopping and dining out as well.

Harvard Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harvard Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harvard 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 Harvard 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 Harvard Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harvard Station, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
88.9%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Harvard 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 Harvard Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harvard Station, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
88.9%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harvard 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 Harvard Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harvard Station, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
46.6%
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Summer Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harvard Station, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Harvard Station, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Harvard 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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