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Photo of Benchmark at Hanover
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9.3
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We like that the staff who do the activities are excellent. The food could be better/more consistent and healthier choices according to my mom.
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.
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Staff are wonderful and attentive always checking i. With my mother and alerting me when they have concerns It is beautifully kept up and I liked the smaller feeling of the facility. We looked at larger...
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.
Allerton House Weymouth provides pleasant, private apartments and a host of personal services, which emphasize independence, dignity and well-being. Help is available 24 hours a day. We offer: Choice of studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments Help with personal care: bathing, dressing, etc. is...
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The family's overall experience with Proprietor's Green was a positive one. I believe that the overall value for the cost was good. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and was always knowledgeable...
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.
South Shore's new premier senior rental community with a continuum of care. Independent living offers spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes with attractive dining options, fitness program, library, theatre and much more. The neighboring Allerton House provides exceptional Assisted Living...
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I love my apartment here at Fairing Way community. I've enjoyed meeting. Many people who are very friendly people. I have met here. Have good things to say about it. Also I just like everything about it.
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.
FAIRING WAY AT UNION POINT"How You Live Starts With Where You Live"We are a non-profit and the only retirement community that offers a 95% refundable entrance fee to you or your estateSince opening in 2016, in South Weymouth at Union Point life at Fairing Way has inspired adults ages 55 and over...
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My mother was a resident at Penniman for about two years. She was in Assisted Living for a year and a half and Memory Care for about four months. The care she received at Penniman Hill was outstanding. The...
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.
The Residence at Penniman Hill is ideally located just around the corner from the Derby Street Shoppes in picturesque Hingham. Whether enjoying historic Main Street, which Eleanor Roosevelt called “the most beautiful in America,” a harbor sunset, or the many charms of this lovely town, residents...
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We love The Sunrise Cohasset community! I would give them all a 5 except meals. They do a great job and the food is great on holidays but day to day my mother struggles with the meal options.
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.
Our community in Cohasset sits on historic Route 3A and is minutes from the South Shore coastline. Our activities program is second to none and we implement quite bit of outdoor excursions and trips. Some of the trips we take our seniors to include musicals, theatre, concerts, Scituate and...
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My friend recently moved in to Allerton House. I am so impressed with the level of care. The PT, and the OT have improved my friends quality of life. She loves meal time and socializing with her table...
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 offer the comfort of a country estate near Hingham Harbor, buffered by white birches and wild meadows. Residents can enjoy a comfortable chair on our wrap around porch, or take a brisk walk along our extensive paths. At Allerton House, we offer a comprehensive array of housing, hospitality and...
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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.
Currently in construction, Ocean Shores homes will offer 97 one and two bedroom affordable apartments for people ages 55 and older. This new community will offer wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms, durable deco-wood flooring throughout the living areas, stainless steel appliances, balconies...
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.
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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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Scituate, MA

The average cost of senior living in Scituate is $5,916 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bridgewater, MA with an average of $5,576 per month.

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

Scituate, MA
$5,916/mo
$6,693/mo

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

Scituate, MA
$5,916/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$6,889/mo
Independent Living
$5,916/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,194/mo
Studio
$8,421/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,371/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,280/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Scituate over time

Scituate, MAMA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Scituate

Recent reviews for independent living in Scituate

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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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.

Scituate independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scituate independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scituate, 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 Scituate 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 Scituate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scituate, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Scituate 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 Scituate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scituate, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scituate 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 Scituate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scituate, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
61.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
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
61.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
40%
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Brookmeadow at Blue Hills, Residences at Highland Glen and Grove Manor Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Scituate, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

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

The best independent living facilities near you in Scituate, Massachusetts are Brookmeadow at Blue Hills, Residences at Highland Glen and Atria Marina Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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