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Independent Living Options for Every Lifestyle and Budget

Hebrew SeniorLife’s approach to independent living supports active older adults as they pursue their unique interests, achieve new goals, and focus on what matters most to them every day. Our independent living communities offer you the chance for vibrant social and intellectual lives alongside the services and amenities that make daily life more carefree.

What is Independent Living?

Independent living refers to senior living communities that are primarily designed to serve the social needs of residents, as most are able to live independently without much support. Home maintenance, security, social programming, and other included services vary by community.

Whether you’re looking for a suburban residence within a larger continuing care retirement community like Orchard Cove or NewBridge on the Charles, or an apartment at Center Communities of Brookline, Simon C. Fireman Community, Leyland Community, or Jack Satter House, we offer vibrant senior living options throughout the Greater Boston area. We invite you to explore and find the right fit for you.

Independent Living within a Continuing Care Retirement Community

Orchard Cove resident, Mim Reisberg

All-inclusive Comfort in Canton

Orchard Cove

Orchard Cove is a warm, welcoming community offering independent living, enhanced living, and skilled nursing apartments on a beautiful, 38-acre pondside campus. In our resident-driven culture, we empower older adults to identify and realize their own unique goals.

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NewBridge on the Charles resident Murray Staub stands outside in his garden.

Upscale Luxury in Dedham

NewBridge on the Charles

NewBridge on the Charles has set a new standard in senior living, combining luxurious surroundings with exceptional amenities, first-class educational and cultural programming, and a complete continuum of care on a lush 162-acre multigenerational campus.

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Independent Living with Supportive Services

Two older women sit together in a library at a table with books and magazines.

Premier Location. Exceptional Value.

Center Communities of Brookline

Center Communities of Brookline offers apartment living with on-site support services that promote wellness and independence. Our community is designed for older adults who want to maintain an active lifestyle in a senior-friendly urban environment.

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A senior holds a ball above his head with the help of a physical therapist in the Simon C. Fireman Community fitness center.

An Active and Engaging Spirit in Randolph

Simon C. Fireman Community

Featuring excellent amenities and a robust menu of activities, the Simon C. Fireman Community offers studio and one-bedroom independent living apartments for older adults with limited incomes. This stimulating environment promotes wellness, socialization, and personal fulfillment.

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A resident-led chorus practices singing in a brightly-lit community room.

Ocean Views in Revere

Jack Satter House

Located directly across the boulevard from historic Revere Beach, Jack Satter House offers independent living apartments for older adults with limited incomes with beautiful ocean views, convenient access to Boston, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and engaging social, cultural, and educational activities.

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Leyland Resident sitting with dog

Affordable Living in Dorchester

Leyland Community

Discover Leyland Community, Upham’s Corner’s first senior affordable housing. Enjoy comfortable, accessible apartments with full amenities, sustainable living, and a range of supportive services for a fulfilling, active lifestyle in a neighborhood you know.

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