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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Maynard, MA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Maynard 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 Maynard. 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 29 independent living facilities in Maynard, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Newton, Framingham or Lower Village.

Maynard Independent Living Facilities | 322 Reviews

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Average starting price of Independent Living in Maynard, MA is $6,583/month. Learn more
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Maynard, MA
Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
3.8 / 5.0

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 unit had

Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA
5.0 / 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 Melrose Station
5.0 / 5.0

My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.

Camellia Gardens

16 Digital Wy, Maynard, MA 01754

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7 reviews

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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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 Branches of Marlboro

421 Bolton Street, Marlboro, MA 01752

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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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Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook

10 Devon Drive, Acton, MA 01720

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19 reviews

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
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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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Artisan at Hudson

253 Washington St, Hudson, MA 01749

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23 reviews

From the initial meeting and tour through the re-visits to move in - the caring and engaged staff made this decision easy for my parents. The Director is fully engaged and visible as are the department...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...

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Brookdale Cushing Park

300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham, MA 01702

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57 reviews

My mother in law doesn't participate in the activities but they have a lot to offer. The overall experience has been excellent and it is very clean there. the people that live there are very friendly.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Carriage House at Lee's Farm

134 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778

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18 reviews

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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

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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New Horizons at Marlborough LLC

400 Hemenway St, Marlborough, MA 01752

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47 reviews

The place always smells clean, not at all like "old people" smell! Staff very friendly and helpful if asked. Nice apartments; all of them slightly different and unique like the individuals who live in them!!

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

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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The Branches of Framingham

518 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701

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25 reviews

I'm very happy. They have a terrific management team and the staff is very nice and kind. My mother is doing so much better at this facility than she did at [name removed]now the resident of[name removed]...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Sunrise of Wayland

285 Commonwealth Road, Wayland, MA 01778

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25 reviews

My mom actually ended up in a skilled nurse setting but for the short time she was at Sunrise of Wayland I would give all categories a 5 without hesitation. I think they're wonderful in every way and we're...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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The Residence at Paine Estate

10 Green Way, Wayland, MA 01778

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26 reviews

When it comes to the meals they can't make the necessary accommodations for my friend, there are few vegetables. Yes I think I would recommend this community to other families.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Residence at Paine Estate is a senior community located in Wayland, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County, which offers assisted living, independent living and Alzheimer's memory care. Based in a stunning New England estate, the residence is surrounded by acres of beautiful land but is still...

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Concord Park

68 Commonwealth Ave., Concord, MA 01742

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10 reviews

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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Orchard Hill at Sudbury

761 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

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My father enjoyed his stay. He felt confident, relaxed, and well supported. His unit size was roomy, clean, and comfortable. Being a private person who might never leave his own unit if given the chance,...

Provides: Assisted Living

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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Mary Ann Morse at Heritage Senior Living Community

747 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701

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14 reviews

The community has an older resident group and there are not a lot of younger seniors. The communication between the staff and the family could be better. The nurses are very quick to return our calls but...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Heritage at Framingham is an Assisted Living community where seniors find the services and security they need without giving up the traditions and independence they cherish. Located in eight park-like acres in the Nobscot region of Framingham, Heritage at Framingham offers seniors personal care...

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The Commons in Lincoln, a CCRC

One Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773

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We selected The Commons for our mother who suffered a massive stroke and needed care we could not provide at home. She also has communication challenges with aphasia. The staff is patient, understanding and...

Provides: Independent Living
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Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons A CCRC

One Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773

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The staff at this community are nice, friendly and helpful. They are always there when someone needs assistance. The food is good and they have nice choices. My husband does not participate in many of the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons is a state-of-the-art assisted living community for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia and is located in Lincoln, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Our campus facilities are tailored for the individual needs of residents with dementia in the historic...

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Christopher Heights of Marlborough

99 Pleasant St, Marlborough, MA 01752

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My Mom chose to move to Christopher Heights when she felt she was needing more help with daily living. She lived here happily and comfortably until she recently passed. The staff at Christopher Heights are...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Christopher Heights of Marlborough Assisted Living Community offers residents all-inclusive programs to cater to a wide range of personal needs, while respecting their desire to maintain privacy and independence in a dignified setting.Our community is comprised of 83 private apartments in one...

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Carmel Terrace

933 Central St, Framingham, MA 01701

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4 reviews

Making the decision to leave our home where we had lived for more than 50 years was not easy. The first night at Carmel Terrace, as I laid my head on my pillow, I truly felt like I had died & gone to...

Provides: Assisted Living

Carmel Terrace is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, assisted living community operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, leaders in providing care for older adults for more than 75 years.  We serve the individual who wishes to maintain their independence but would enjoy...

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Newbury Court

100 Newbury Ct, Concord, MA 01742

Provides: Independent Living

Rivercrest

80 Deaconess Road, Concord, MA 01742

Provides: Assisted Living

Rivercrest

80 Deaconess Road, Concord, MA 01742

Provides: Assisted Living

Alliance Health at Marie Esther Rest Home

720 Boston Post Rd E, Marlborough, MA 01752

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...

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Alliance Health at Marie Esther Rest Home

720 Boston Post Rd E, Marlborough, MA 01752

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...

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Shillman House

49 Edmands Road, Framingham, MA 01701

Provides: Independent Living

Shillman House Shillman House is an independent living community that is located in Framingham, MA. This community is located in a beautiful area and is open to seniors who are looking for a caring home. Framingham is a part of Middlesex County and it offers much for residents and guests to check...

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The Groves in Lincoln

145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 01773

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

The Groves in Lincoln

145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 01773

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Cost of independent living in Maynard, MA

The average cost of senior living in Maynard is 6,583 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leominster, MA with an average of 5,766 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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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Summer Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Maynard, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

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