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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dana Center, MA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Dana Center area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Dana Center. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 240 independent living facilities in Dana Center, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Amherst, Belchertown or Petersham.

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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Dana Center, MA
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 !

Cedarbrook Village at Ware
4.9

Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean and well maintained facility. Bright and up to date environment. Wish we made the move sooner.

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.

Spring Village at Summerhill

183 Old Dublin Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458

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9.9
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17 reviews

This place has a lot of activities. The food is really good. And the care is good. They have physicians and other medical people that go there to help the residents without them having to leave the property....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Village at Summerhill is tucked into the heart of the Monadnock Region in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We opened our doors in 1966 and our highly trained staff have been providing quality senior care ever since.The local community of Peterborough prides itself on top-notch shops and...

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Summer Place

20 Summer Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824

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9.9
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54 reviews

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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Summer Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. History comes alive at Summer Place. 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...

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Cedarbrook Village at Ware

73 South St, Ware, MA 01082

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9.8
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43 reviews

I come to Cedarbrook 2x monthly to host the four clinics. The staff are amazing their interactions with the residents go above beyond any other place I visited. The activities are fun and engaging. I would...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...

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The Residence at Orchard Grove

258 Walnut St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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49 reviews

A Place for Mom sent me a list of facilities in my desired area. We toured three. All were very good, but Residence at Orchard Grove stood above the rest. The facility itself has an open, modern design,...

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...

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Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community

900 Hemlock Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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23 reviews

This is a wonderful place to live with a wonderful staff to work with. I saw 4 places, and there were far among best at 5, and the others were at best 4 of the over three, and were fine places. I am very...

Provides: Independent Living
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Evergreen Crossings offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Evergreen Crossings top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no...

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Atria Draper Place

25 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747

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9.7
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63 reviews

I’ve always known my friend to be happiest when she’s busy & doing things with friends. Seeing her here makes me know she’s in the right place. She loves joining in the activities everyday, all day long. She...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...

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Southwick Village

802 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077

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36 reviews

Beautiful facility Our grandparents have been there 3 years and we always enjoy visiting them [name removed] always greets us with a smile and great conversation . Rest of staff wonderful as well . Very...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Southwick Village is a 55+ retirement community, located in the historic town of Southwick, MA. Nestled on 46 acres of towering trees and nature in a park-like setting, close to golf courses, hiking trails and quaint town amenities. Our spacious one and two bedroom cottages have plenty of room...

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Arbors of Hop Brook

403 W Center St, Manchester, CT 06040

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9.7
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16 reviews

Very friendly staff, very approachable. Only one meal per day covered in monthly "rent", but that keeps the cost down somewhat. I've only seen my dad's apartment, which is a studio. But it's bigger than...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Arbors, a Nationally Accredited, Continuing Care Retirement Community in Manchester, Connecticut. Arbors offers Independent,Assisted and Continuing Care in a stress-free lifestyle with security, companionship, services and access to our award Health Care Center long term and rehab health care. At...

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Suffield by the River

7 Canal Rd, Suffield, CT 06078

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9.5
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41 reviews

Suffield by the River is a wonderful senior living community offering my 95 year old mother a safe place to continue living independently near her friends and family. We are grateful for the exceptional &...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...

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Fairview Estates

132 E Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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25 reviews

We chose Fairview Estates because of the price and the attractiveness of the facility. I would tell others to shop around. Talk with residents about their experiences before deciding. I would recommend...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Gables of Fitchburg

935 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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23 reviews

The place is beautiful the staff were excellent. It was a very nice place. My aunt was there for a year. She didn't like it. She ended up in a nursing home and she is thriving there. But, it has nothing to...

Provides: Assisted Living

Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451

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9.5
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35 reviews

The dementia unit staff were highly skilled and kind. The facility included an outdoor garden that was open most of the time that my aunt loved. It means so much to me that during the last four months of her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks

550 Old County Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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56 reviews

My brother and I can’t say enough about Stonebrook Village. Since we obtained an Assisted Living Apartment for our Mom, we have been extremely grateful and thankful we found such an amazing place for our...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Now doing in person tours!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...

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Kennedy Meadows Gracious Retirement Living

44 Nashua Rd, North Billerica, MA 01862

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9.3
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14 reviews

<name removed>, one of the housekeepers is the best. We chose Kennedy Meadows because the place was very new and had modern amenities.

Provides: Independent Living
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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill

4 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

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9.4
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41 reviews

Benchmark is a wonderful place. The staff really look out for the residents. They care a lot and provide wonderful activities and lots of fun. It's like a big family.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is Franklin's first senior living community. Located on Forge Hill Road less than a mile from routes 140 and 495, Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is a state of the art community that offers a full complement of amenities and supportive services designed...

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Ruth's House

780 Converse St, Longmeadow, MA 01106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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27 reviews

I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In 2012, JGS will celebrate 100 years of caring for the elderly in our community. When JGS was first established, the founders made a promise to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services - based upon Jewish traditions and values - to those facing the challenges of aging. Jewish...

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The Arbors at Westfield

40 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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16 reviews

The heating system is either on or off. Once the building g switches to heat, AC cannot be used. I find The Arbors very hot when I visit my mother. Wearing sleeveless in the winter is a must.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Magnolia Management communities

Holiday White Oaks

230 Deming St, Manchester, CT 06042

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9.4
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66 reviews

The staff is amazing and helpful. The food is not great and they run out often before everyone has a chance to get a meal. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have...

Provides: Independent Living
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White Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the charming community of Manchester, you'll love the elegant beauty of White Oaks while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. If you're in the mood to explore, you'll...

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The Residence at Charles Meadow

125 Dover Rd, Millis, MA 02054

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9.4
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10 reviews

The Residence at Charles Meadow has been a great place for my Mom. All of the staff are friendly and compassionate. They seem to truly care about the residents they are taking care of. There are a lot of...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Heritage Woods

462 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001

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9.2
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26 reviews

The staff is great. They take great care of the residents and some of them go above and beyond. The facility is a little run down in places but nothing excessive. It's just that the building has been there...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings

199 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

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9.0
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27 reviews

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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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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Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

1160 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453

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9.3
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34 reviews

My mother was only there for about 7 weeks and then she passed. It was a wonderful place and they were very good to her. We had friends and family going in at all different times and the staff was always...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Maplewood at Weston

99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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68 reviews

I picked this community because it was the closest to me; in same area as her doctors/hospital; a little more upscale than other places I considered; could move in immediately.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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The Branches of Marlboro

421 Bolton Street, Marlboro, MA 01752

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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36 reviews

It was a little more pricey than other places, but I would recommend. The staff is amazing. They accepted her quickly. She was hospitalized for a long time priori. It was also very nice and they people were...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Dodge Park Rest Home

101 Randolph Rd, Worcester, MA 01606

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9.2
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36 reviews

My loved one was a resident at Dodge Park Rest Home and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. My experience with Dodge Park Rest Home was that they were a very reliable and honest...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Dodge Park, Thank you for your interest in Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club. Dodge Park Rest Home is pleased to continue its tradition of service to the community. This year (2012) will be a milestone for Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club, when we will celebrating our 45 years...

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Cost of independent living in Dana Center, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dana Center is 5,451 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of 4,208 per month.

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Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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Summer Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dana Center, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 240 independent living facilities near Dana Center, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dana Center, Massachusetts are Summer Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware, and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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