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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forge Village, MA

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Photo of Summer Place
1313 Photos available
1818 Floor plans available
9.9
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54 reviews
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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All good except short staffed. Rugs should be cleaned more often in rooms. [name removed], my mom and sister [name removed] have been residents.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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A 4 will be my max rating as Robbins Brook is a first. NA is for insufficient experience. The food looks good but haven't sampled. My wife is not a regular participant of the activities. What we like the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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Photo of The Residence at Freeman Lake
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9.0
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Facility very clean and bright. Staff has been wonderful about everything and so very friendly. My friend [name removed] who lives there says it is Totally better than she ever expected.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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22 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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This facility is very well maintained. They do offer weekly housekeeping, but mom does her own because she likes to. They're great to work with. The apartments are large and less expensive than some other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Langdon Place of Nashua is located in historic and scenic Nashua, New Hampshire, the only city to be voted 'The Best Place to Live' by Money magazine on two separate occasions. Our lovely city is quaint and welcoming with plenty of recreational, cultural and religious opportunities that our...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Princeton House Residential
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...

Cost of independent living in Forge Village, MA

The average cost of senior living in Forge Village is $6,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardner, MA with an average of $5,526 per month.

Independent living costs in Forge Village, MA, vs. nearby cities

Forge Village, MA
$6,747/mo
$6,744/mo

Independent living costs in Forge Village, MA, vs. state and national averages

Forge Village, MA
$6,747/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Forge Village, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,300/mo
Independent Living
$6,747/mo

Independent living costs in Forge Village, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,683/mo
Studio
$6,740/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,088/mo

Senior living costs in Forge Village vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Forge Village, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForge Village, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,747/mo$5,911/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$7,282/mo$6,895/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$7,300/mo$6,898/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Forge Village, MA:$6,747/mo
Massachusetts:$5,911/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Forge Village, MA:$7,282/mo
Massachusetts:$6,895/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Forge Village, MA:$7,300/mo
Massachusetts:$6,898/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Forge Village

Recent reviews for independent living in Forge Village

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
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 ...
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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 !

The Residence at Melrose Station

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.

Forge Village independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forge Village independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forge Village, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forge Village independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Forge Village partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forge Village, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forge Village independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Forge Village communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forge Village, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forge Village independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Forge Village offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forge Village, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
40%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Summer Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forge Village, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Forge Village, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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

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