10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mansfield, MA

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Closer to Providence than Boston, Mansfield’s origin dates back to before the country’s Revolutionary days, and some of its Colonial landmarks remain standing today. This charming rural town is surrounded by several conservation areas with nature trails, but most Mansfield visitors come for large events at the Xfinity Center amphitheater, one of the most popular entertainment venues in all of New England.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Mansfield are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Mansfield retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Mansfield, MA

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $6,000 in Mansfield and $3,000 in the state of Massachusetts.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Mansfield are rated 32 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated substantially above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
132	140	139	134	128	133

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$119,531 per year	$48,051 per year	$101,955 per year	$45,047 per year	$48,731 per year	$6,194 per year	$780 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Mansfield include:

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 130+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Good Samaritan Medical Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 260+
• Specialties: emergency department, inpatient surgery, physical therapy

Brockton Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 190+
• Specialties: emergency department, hemodialysis, ICU

Weather and Climate

Mansfield has a humid continental climate, meaning the city experiences four seasons with plenty of precipitation throughout the year. Summers are usually quite warm but are moderated by ocean breezes, whereas winters are cold, wet, and snowy. Given its relative proximity to the Atlantic coast, Mansfield is prone to nor’easters with extreme amounts of snow. In warmer seasons, tropical storms and hurricanes sometimes occur, but they usually weaken in the North Atlantic’s cooler waters before reaching Massachusetts, or they divert eastward and miss the state. The average humidity level in the area is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 73%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
27°F	36°F	18°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	83°F	62°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 79

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 47.3″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41	10.6%	24,039	1,196.4 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	5.1%	3.2%	4.2%	<0.1%	1.7%	85.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Providence: 28/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Bristol County

Democratic	Republican	Other
51.9%	42.6%	5.6%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Mansfield include:

• Mansfield Historical Society
• National Black Doll Museum of History and Culture

Outdoor attractions in Mansfield:

• Mansfield Common
• Great Woods Conservation Area (hiking trails)
• Fulton Pond

Mansfield’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• The Xfinity Center
• Downtown Mansfield — Main Street (restaurants, pubs, and shops)

Transportation

Given the town’s small size, the only public transportation available in Mansfield is commuter rail service via the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which has a stop in Mansfield on the Providence/Stoughton Line. For riders 65 and older, the MBTA offers discounted rates with a Senior CharlieCard, as well as a shared, door-to-door paratransit program called The RIDE.