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Photo of Sunrise of Wayland
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44 Floor plans available
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I have suggested several people move here, and I haven’t regretted it once. This is the only assisted living you want in Wayland to move your loved one to. From the administration staff to the CNA’s I trust...
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.
In beautiful, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care 24 hours a day/7 days a week and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of...
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Carriage House recognized my dad as an individual-they made him feel welcome, and the staff was attentive to our questions and concerns. My dad was "young" by many measures in the memory care unit, &...
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.
Carriage House at Lee's Farm is an assisted living community in Wayland, Massachusetts. Wayland is a beautiful small town with natural spaces like forests, fields and marshes around the Sudbury River.At Carriage House we strive to meet the individual needs and wants of our residents Our care...
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We are happy with the care my aunt has received. She established a relationship with the sales women a few years ago. Now the time has come and her transition was seamless due to the staff who made her feel...
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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The staff has been extremely helpful to my brother-in-law and the entire process went very smoothly. The only food involved are the monthly gatherings, and so far that has been a 5 as well. Everyone cooks in...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Claremont has owned and managed the property since 2022. The property was built in 2007 and has had a major renovation effort since 2017.Westwood is one of the more affluent towns in Massachusetts and has approximately 16,000 residents. The Westwood Senior Center, Council on Aging is located...
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I visited a friend in her modern and well arranged apartment. There were several windows and the natural light added to the setting. I found the numerous Common areas were inviting as well and people were...
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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The staff are all super caring and friendly. They all remember you and your name, where you sit for dinner, your preferences for meals, and go out of their way helping.
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.
Cabot Park Village offers Seniors an opportunity to live independently, while enjoying a truly carefree lifestyle. Just a short walk from Newtonville Center, Cabot Park Village's location offers residents a wide array of social and cultural activities. Residents enjoy pursuing their interests...
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Staff is friendly and responsive. It’s small enough that they know the residents well and clearly care about them. Good range of activities, from games and movies to art, music, and lectures. Food quality is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Evans Park at Newton Corner in Newton, 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 from doctor’s...
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My mother has been a Youville Lexington residents for over a year and it has been perfect for her! Youville is an incredibly supportive and caring place that has everything that is important to my mom; a...
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.
Youville Place is a unique assisted living residence located in Lexington, Mass. Surrounded by 12-acres of lush gardens and greenery, this assisted living residence is rooted not only in the region’s history but by its history and traditions. The only mission-oriented, not-for-profit assisted...
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Staff are excellent. Room is good size but limit what you can have. Activity Director engaged with residents all day. She is excellent . Could use more activities directed for the men. Food on Memory side...
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.
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It's new and clean with very nice staff and residents. The food is very good, especially compared to the previous place I lived. The activities are very good, but it's hard to please everyone. I live in...
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.
Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime...
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Photo of Maplewood at Weston
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Maplewood at Weston is the real deal - run by top notch professionals who care about the facility, its residents, their families … and it shows. [name removed] and his maintenance crew are second to none....
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.
Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil countryside, our community is just minutes from the many cultural attractions of Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts and The Boston Symphony Orchestra. We...
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Friendly people, wonderful meals, interesting and diverse programs regular. A helpful staff, activities that challenge and inspire, and meals that offer variety and healthful choices!
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.
The Scandinavian Living Center, open to all nationalities, is a non-profit community set on three beautiful acres in a lovely residential area near Boston. With only forty apartments, its small size and bright space promote a warm and intimate family-like atmosphere where residents enjoy the...
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My parents moved in 4 months ago. From the first day, staff has been welcoming and accommodating. Activities are accessible and spread out throughout the day. and the special activities are a nice touch....
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.
Located in historic Ashland, our beautiful community boasts easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, I-495 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments for 84 residents; a combination of 29 studio, 29 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom...
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The faculty is caring, knowledgeable, and kind. We would absolutely recommend The Branches of Farmington to other families based on the experience so far. It's an extremely well run facility
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.
The Branches of Framingham in Framingham, 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 from...
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As a family, we did our best for years to adhere to our moms wishes to live at home. In Oct 2024, the day and realization that mom needed an upgrade and community of people to help her in a multitude of...
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.
Here at Sunrise of Newton, residents enjoy living in the lively suburban neighborhood of Newton Corner, just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and with underground parking available for residents and visitors. Our community is also conveniently situated within easy reach of I-90 for excursions to...
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My father has been there a year now. I've joined him for meals, especially in the beginning when there were lots of last minute or unexpected medical appointments and can say the food is delicious. The wait...
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.
Quality Care Today and TomorrowIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in comfort and quality care, prepare to savor the good life. Nestled on more than 100 acres in Framingham, Massachusetts, our community offers a wonderful quality of...
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It seems to be going well there. My parents are starting to participate care of some of the activities they have, such as game time and watching documentary films. Also getting to know some of the other...
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 are located in the heart of historic Watertown, steps from the Charles River and an easy proximity to shopping, houses of worship, recreation and the many cultural attractions that the area offers. We serve the communities surrounding us including Belmont, Newton, Waltham and Cambridge.The...
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My mom is in the memory care unit: + 24hr phone access + Administration response to concerns/issues - would like to be more in the know about medical stuff - would like to see more physical activities
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.
Whitney Place combines all the comforts and more convenience than you could ever find at home. It’s a warm and gracious setting for seniors needing a little help with daily routines, featuring private or shared apartments.Residents receive individual attention from our nurses, dedicated...
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My mother went into Waltham Crossings on [date removed]. She had a difficult beginning which I knew she would. She was a big escape risk. Waltham Crossings has a solid plan in place to make sure the Memory...
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.
Waltham Crossings is a comfortable and casual senior living community, with easy access to the surrounding Metrowest area. Residents of Waltham Crossings enjoy chatting with friends in the fireplaced living room, barbecuing among the gardens, or joining in on a game of cards in the Cape Cod room....
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It has a nice community feel. It's also a larger size so there are more people and activities. It large interior allows my mother to get long walks in the winter months. They also have a church and my mother...
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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My mom was only here for a short time before she passed, sadly. But during that time she was more social and positive than I’d seen her in a long time. The caregivers were very kind and communicative, the...
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.
Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...
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Love it that its not a huge place where my dad cant get lost in. Met with the manager and who was very friendly, loved that he was very enthusiastic about helping people. The room was beautiful and the...
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.
Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...
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My mother has been a resident of Orchard Hill for over 6 years now, and she absolutely loves it there. Orchard Hill is family-owned and operated and is smaller than the other assisted living facilities we...
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.
Orchard Hill at Sudbury is a small home-like residence with an intimate scale and unique residential setting located on a ten acre site near the historic Wayside Inn. The award winning, elegant farmhouse style mansion has spacious studio and one bedroom apartments in the midst of beautifully...
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Cleanliness - slightly lower here since my mom often refuses service, but she really needs it given her condition. Dining/meals - surprisingly good and nice variety. Activities - activities were a main...
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.
A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill creates a dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam. Tucked away in a charming historic village, this is an extraordinary natural haven where fond memories and family traditions thrive. Inside, you'll find a familiar feeling of...
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It's an over 62 with a nice common area, it's clean, only a few years old and they have a nice outdoor patio with a gas fire when the weather permits. It's not assisted living but more like senior housing....
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
62 Plus Income EligibleA Brand New 62+ Apartment Community!Independent Living! The Ledges in Ashland, Massachusetts offers the comfort and ease of apartment living with all of the thoughtful finishing touches that make this a glorious place to call home. Located in this quaint tree lined...

Cost of independent living in Wayland, MA

The average cost of senior living in Wayland is $6,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MA with an average of $6,291 per month.

Independent living costs in Wayland, MA, vs. nearby cities

Wayland, MA
$6,793/mo
$6,677/mo

Independent living costs in Wayland, MA, vs. state and national averages

Wayland, MA
$6,793/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Wayland, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,594/mo
Independent Living
$6,793/mo

Independent living costs in Wayland, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,656/mo
Studio
$7,926/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,968/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,935/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,210/mo

Senior living costs in Wayland vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wayland, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWayland, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,793/mo$6,341/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$7,592/mo$7,224/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$7,594/mo$7,230/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Wayland, MA:$6,793/mo
Massachusetts:$6,341/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Wayland, MA:$7,592/mo
Massachusetts:$7,224/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Wayland, MA:$7,594/mo
Massachusetts:$7,230/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Wayland, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wayland and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Wayland, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Wayland, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wayland have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wayland, MA$4,823/mo$4,989/mo-3.3%
Massachusetts$4,196/mo$3,866/mo+8.5%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Wayland, MA
2024 average cost:$4,823/mo
2023 average cost:$4,989/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,196/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wayland

Recent reviews for independent living in Wayland

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.

Wayland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayland, 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 Wayland 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 Wayland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wayland 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 Wayland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
49%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayland 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 Wayland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wayland, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Wayland, Carriage House at Lee's Farm and Atria Longmeadow Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wayland, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 56 independent living facilities near Wayland, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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

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