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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Lancaster, MA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the South Lancaster 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 Lancaster. 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 14 independent living facilities in South Lancaster, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Worcester, Leominster or Clinton.

South Lancaster Independent Living Facilities | 181 Reviews

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Average starting price of Independent Living in South Lancaster, MA is $6,795/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $6,795/month
Average starting price $7,405/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in South Lancaster, MA
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 Paine Estate in Wayland, MA
4.1 / 5.0

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.

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
5.0 / 5.0

Benchmark at Waltham Crossing was great. My wife has since died but they still reach out to me. Benchmark had helpful ideas for any issue we encountered during the stay there. My wife was there 13 months and I was happy with the care.

Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

1160 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453

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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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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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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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Sunrise of Leominster

6 Beth Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453

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40 reviews

Sunrise was a wonderful place. Warm and caring people The staff is so warm and friendly They really give all residents such special attention It's a very expensive place Which can cause a little anxiety...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...

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Manor on the Hill

450 N Main St, Leominster, MA 01453

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24 reviews

We don't have any complaints about the building/staff/services. Our experience with Manor on the Hill has been wonderful. They worked with us in the beginning and reassured us this will be her "forever home"...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...

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Corcoran House

40 Walnut St, Clinton, MA 01510

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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.

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Whitney Place at Northborough

238 W Main St, Northborough, MA 01532

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9 reviews

We are so happy with the care that my family member gets. The management staff is kind, compassionate and always willing to go above and beyond. The staff of nurses, welcome desk folk and medical...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living Residences in Northborough, MA A lifestyle with the right amount of freedom and care. Whitney Place is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care,...

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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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Nancy Patch Retirement Home

16 Pearl St, Leominster, MA 01453

Provides: Independent Living

Village Rest Home

446 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453

2 reviews

I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...

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Pleasant Hill Retirement (Fall 2024)

96 Crowley Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752

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Provides: Independent Living
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About Pleasant Hill in Marlborough, MassachusettsPleasant Hill Retirement is Marlborough, Massachusetts’ premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two -bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Pleasant Hill...

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Pleasant Hill Retirement (Fall 2024)

96 Crowley Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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About Pleasant Hill in Marlborough, MassachusettsPleasant Hill Retirement is Marlborough, Massachusetts’ premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two -bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Pleasant Hill...

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Briarwood Continuing Care

65 Briarwood Cir, Worcester, MA 01606

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Elms At Briarwood

70 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01601

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cost of independent living in South Lancaster, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Lancaster is 6,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Southbridge, MA with an average of 5,069 per month.

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What is independent living?

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:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Summer Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Lancaster, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

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