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The cost of independent living in Westford is about $6,766 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 324 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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My mother moved into Atria Longmeadow Place 2 months ago. The management and staff have been very welcoming and accommodating to my mother. It was and continues to be a significant adjustment for her. She...
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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Overall, I love it here. However, I would not recommend going to a retirement home like this with a guy dog, because everyone wants to pet it, feed it and all that stuff. I also think the rent goes up faster...
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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1. Overall experience was good. 2. Cleanliness was impeccable 3. Manager staff not so friendly. There was an issue with my sister's husband's incontinence. I warned the staff initially that he was...
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.
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33 Floor plans available
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5 for all! This is a wonderful place to be! Yes, I often do recommend this community to other families! I try to always greet people who are touring to let them know how welcoming and fun it is to be here! I...
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.
Chelmsford Crossings is an award winning community located in the Merrimack Valley with easy access to both Rte. 495 and Rte. 3. We are a full service assisted living residence designed with quality services as well as affordability in mind. We offer a full array of services in a home-like...
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Need more activities for the guys more cards sorts how about some motown hip music so they can dance?? Or instead of music from the 40's
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.
Giving Tree Senior Living is a family-owned and operated Assisted Living Community located in Dracut, Massachusetts. We are established to serve older adults who still want to maintain a home-like environment as they age in place in an environment where their needs for dignity, privacy,...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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Nice place, great people. The only downside to the place is the individual hvacs are old, and need replacement parts that apparently are very hard to get. So the heat is always on.
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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My aunt seems really happy here. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the environment feels clean and organized. She's made many friends and enjoys the activities they have. Definitely recommend checking...
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.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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22 Floor plans available
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At this time I would rate everything a 4. Only because I don't give anything the highest score. But we are very happy with everything. Most of the staff knows mom by name, good meals and lots of activities.
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...
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8.6
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Didn't check out any others. Right from my visit to check it out I knew my dad would be happy there and it was the right place for him at the right time in his life. The place was great, the people...
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 Billerica CrossingsAssisted Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica CrossingsBenchmark Senior Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings in Billerica, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need...
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My mother has been so happy since she began living at Brightview Concord River. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. It’s been a wonderful experience all around.
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.
One of our newest communities, Brightview Concord River is located in Billerica, Massachusetts. This beautiful new Brightview community brings together Assisted Living residences, personalized service and our award-winning Wellspring Village for Alzheimer's Care. This is Assisted Living and...
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Photo of Langdon Place of Nashua
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This facility is very well maintained. They do offer weekly housekeeping, but mom does her own because she likes to. They're great to work with. The apartments are large and less expensive than some 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.
Langdon Place of Nashua is located in historic and scenic Nashua, New Hampshire, the only city to be voted 'The Best Place to Live' by Money magazine on two separate occasions. Our lovely city is quaint and welcoming with plenty of recreational, cultural and religious opportunities that our...
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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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My loved ones are doing pretty well since their move to this community. They have started to engage with some of the other residents. The meals are good, but they would like some bigger portions. They do a...
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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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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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.
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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.
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.
The Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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The staff has been very good. The food is pretty good. The price is very affordable. My loved one is very comfortable, pretty content and happy to be there. I picked this community because the location is...
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 Arbors is unique in that it is a third-generation family owned and run business with a well-established work ethic and the drive to make a difference in people’s lives. Fairness is of the utmost importance for family, pricing, staffing and residents. They work hard to provide a quality...
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 Westford, MA

The average cost of senior living in Westford is $6,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leominster, MA with an average of $5,842 per month.

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

Westford, MA
$6,766/mo
$6,865/mo

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

Westford, MA
$6,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

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

$7,330/mo
Independent Living
$6,766/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,634/mo
Studio
$6,488/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,760/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,732/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Westford over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Westford

Recent reviews for independent living in Westford

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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Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA

5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm. Very attentive and helpful ! There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !

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.

Westford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westford, 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 Westford 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 Westford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westford, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
61.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Westford 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 Westford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westford, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westford 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 Westford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westford, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.2%
45.7%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Summer Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Westford, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Westford, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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

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