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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wellesley Hills, MA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 87 independent living facilities in Wellesley Hills, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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: 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
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
Welcome to The Village at Farm Pond, a Parkside Community designed to capture the spirit and charm of New England. The grounds are expansive and truly breathtaking. Enjoy its beauty throughout the year, from the cozy three-season porch or while meandering amidst our walking paths and accessible...
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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.
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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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.

Cost of independent living in Wellesley Hills, MA

The average cost of senior living in Wellesley Hills is $6,557 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of $5,943 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wellesley Hills, MA vs. nearby cities

Wellesley Hills, MA
$6,557/mo
$6,565/mo
$6,544/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wellesley Hills, MA vs. the state and national average

Wellesley Hills, MA
$6,557/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wellesley Hills vs. other types of senior living

$7,008/mo
Independent Living
$6,557/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wellesley Hills, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,793/mo
Studio
$8,567/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,078/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,116/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,290/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Wellesley Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in Wellesley Hills

Fairing Way - A Rice Eventide Community in South Weymouth, MA

3.9
It's a good environment for our age group and the amenities and activities are sufficient enough to keep us engaged and comfortable. We picked this community, because of the location and cost.

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 !

Wellesley Hills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wellesley Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wellesley Hills, 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 Wellesley Hills 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 Wellesley Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wellesley Hills, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wellesley Hills 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 Wellesley Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wellesley Hills, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
41.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wellesley Hills 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 Wellesley Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wellesley Hills, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
22%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.9%
40%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Summer Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 87 independent living facilities near Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Summer Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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