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Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the South Boston 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 South Boston. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

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Average starting price of Independent Living in South Boston, MA is $6,611/month. Learn more
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The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living

46 Lincoln St, Winthrop, MA 02152

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The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living is working out very well, it is a nice place and they take good care of him

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At The Parc at Harbor View, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Winthrop area. Residents have many opportunities to...

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Prospect House

420 Reservoir Avenue, Revere, MA 02151

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The staff has opened their arms & welcomed my Mom. They listen to her concerns and address them in the best way to help her. They give a family feel to her assisted living care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Prospect House is an assisted living community located in the oceanfront neighborhood of Revere. Opened in 2002, the house features 109 apartments and offers a staff of trained professionals and state-of-the-art services. New Spring Senior Communities is a group of four unique Massachusetts...

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Forestdale Park Senior Living

341 Forest St, Malden, MA 02148

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It seems like a nice place to take care of my loved one. She's still getting used to it. But overall, we're pretty happy with the service so far. The staff are pretty good, although I think they could be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Forestdale Park, located at the site of Malden’s former McFadden Manor, opened its doors in 2018 as the newest Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Residence.The community features Independent Living apartments, and studio and one bedroom Assisted Living apartments that feature our...

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Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park

164 Parkingway, Quincy, MA 02169

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NewBridge on the Charles

6000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026

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My family and I have nothing but positive things to say about Newbridge in the Charles. The staff couldn’t be kinder and more attentive to the residents. Most important to me, they have kept my dad engaged...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...

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Sophia Snow Place

1205-1215 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02132

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Seven months ago I could not even dream of a place as wonderful for my mother. She was living in a big old house that I had to maintain, with stairs up to her room, down to the cellar for laundry, I had to...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...

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NewBridge Independent Living

5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA 02026

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I moved into Newbridge assisted living with my wife, who was dealing with health issues. I found the apartment size good with good closet size. They had very good and meaningful activities and programs 7...

Provides: Independent Living
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Assisted Living at Fenno House

540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170

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My dad doesn't care too much for the food, so I find myself doing a lot of Uber Eats to satisfy his appetite. While Fenno House is on the lower end for pricing in the area, you get what you pay for. Yes, I...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Fenno House has provided senior housing in the Wollaston section of Quincy for 42 years. Developed by Wollaston Lutheran Church and HUD, Fenno is not-for-profit and non-sectarian. Our residents come primarily from Boston and South Shore towns. Fenno House has offered certified Assisted Living for...

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Waterstone at the Circle

385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135

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Our loved one is no longer there so we do not have much more to stay, but based on the experience we had the staff members were very friendly and helpful. The maintenance team were extremely helpful as well....

Provides: Independent Living

Waterstone at the Circle is a premier living community – designed exclusively for active seniors 62 and over – located at the former site of the Circle Cinema in Boston. Waterstone at the Circle features gorgeous private apartments with views of the Boston skyline, Chestnut Hill Reservoir or...

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CSI Management

110 Florence St., Malden, MA 02148

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CSI Management

110 Florence St., Malden, MA 02148

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Cambridge Court Apartments

411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139

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Cambridge Court Apartments

411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139

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Brightview Arlington

1 Symmes Road, Arlington, MA 02474

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My brother is fine living at this community. The staff are providing care that he is suppose to get. He likes all the activities and goes places too. He is enjoying the outings. I would recommend them to my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Brightview Arlington offers Assisted Living apartment homes and a dedicated neighborhood for dementia and Alzheimer's Care, Wellspring Village. In addition, unique to Brightview Arlington is Enhanced Care for people who need more focused support than traditional assisted living such as a two...

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Vineyard Community Living - Nova Quincy

1500 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169

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At Vineyard Community Living, older people enjoy friendships, old and new. We don’t replace existing family and friends, but surround our residents with a larger sense community and offer respectful, quality services.We know it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference; like...

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Zelma Lacey House

9 West School Street, Charlestown, MA 02129

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We like the care that is received. The staff are nice and caring to her needs. We like the menu and the good variety that is offered and they will help with any special needs if required. I like knowing that...

Provides: Assisted Living

Just like the gas-lit streets of Charlestown, Zelma Lacey House lights your life with care! This beautiful Assisted Living community of 66 studio and one-bedroom apartment homes, many with affordable programs, is situated in the heart of Boston's historic Charlestown neighborhood-- and within...

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The Cambridge Homes

360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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My 90 year old uncle has been living at The Cambridge Homes for more than a year, after a not-good experience at another assisted living. He can't praise the place enough. Caring and thoughtful management,...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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The Cambridge Homes is located in a historic Georgian-style building on Mount Auburn Street just a mile from Harvard Square and adjacent to Mount Auburn Hospital. A trusted senior community for over 125 years, the not-for-profit Cambridge Homes features 44 independent and assisted living...

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Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living

277 Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464

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I would tell my friends that this community was adequate and if someone had to go there it would be ok. The community seemed to be clean. The food at Pettee House was adequate and cold from my loved...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Landmark at Longwood

63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120

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This is an excellent community for my mom. The staff is always caring and attentive to her needs. I like that they are always making sure that she is engaging with the other residents. The community is very...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Landmark at Longwood is a memory care and assisted living community located in the city of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Our community is located at the epicenter of academics and is also proximal to the coastline. Boston is an ideal destination for family and friends who come to visit...

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The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences

1550 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Provides: Independent Living
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The Marilyn and Andre Danesh Family Residences

100 Centre St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Springhouse Senior Living

44 Allandale Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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My Dad lives at this community, and we love it! It's a beautiful community, and the staff and residents are wonderful. It provides all sorts of activities and care for a great price.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Springhouse is located in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston, across from the Faulkner Hospital and within walking distance of the Arnold Arboretum and public transportation. Springhouse is a not-for-profit community located on 13 acres of conservation land. We are within minutes of the Chestnut...

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Hale House

273 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116

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Fuller Village

1399 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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I think the Fuller Village is a wonderful place. My loved one is happy there. She's doing very well. The food is adequate. It's a nice community. The staff has been wonderful. It has been a positive...

Provides: Independent Living

At Fuller Village, we believe life at any age should be enjoyed to the fullest. Just as every person is unique, we believe your lifestyle should be tailored to your interests, your needs... and your budget. That was the founding philosophy when Fuller Village was founded in 1997 and remains a...

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Somerville Home

117 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143

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Somerville HomeThe Somerville Home is an assisted living community in Somerville, Massachusetts. Somerville is located just two miles north of Boston and is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. Because of this, Somerville offers rich history and culture, and all the...

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Cost of independent living in South Boston, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Boston is 6,611 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of 6,286 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 The Residence at Cedar Dell are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Boston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

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