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Fairview Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Hopkinton, MA

Fairview Estates Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Hopkinton, MA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy apartment interior featuring a bedroom area with elegant decor and a small kitchenette.

  • Decor

    A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, and stylish lighting fixtures.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a blend of classic furniture and modern amenities.

  • Building

    A view of a hotel exterior with a spacious entrance and landscaped surroundings.

  • Architecture

    A spacious lobby with comfortable sofas and decorative elements.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame, blue and green bedding, nightstands, and decorated with framed artwork.

  • Windows

    A well-decorated dining room with a large table, elegant chandelier, and abundant natural light.

  • Dining

    An elegant restaurant interior with chandeliers and well-arranged dining tables.

  • Bathroom

    A clean bathroom with a shower, sink, and neatly hung towels.

  • Television

    A cozy living room setup with a Scrabble board game on the table and a television in the background.

  • Lobby

    A spacious and elegant lobby area featuring comfortable seating, a chandelier, and red carpeting.

  • Natural Light

    A cozy living room with elegant decor, featuring a comfortable sofa and coffee table, illuminated by natural light through large windows.

  • Seating

    A cozy home theater with tiered seating and a large screen, featuring red curtains and a carpeted floor.

  • Plant

    A cozy living room with floral-patterned furniture and decor.

132 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 55 reviews
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Fairview Estates Gracious Retirement Living Costs & Pricing

Fairview Estates Gracious Retirement Living offers competitive pricing compared to the broader market in Middlesex County and the state of Massachusetts. For instance, a studio apartment at Fairview Estates is available for $3,175 per month, which significantly undercuts the county average of $5,867 and the state average of $5,312. Similarly, their one-bedroom units are priced at $3,595, again providing substantial savings against Middlesex County's average of $5,920 and Massachusetts' average of $5,349. Even in the realm of two-bedroom apartments, Fairview Estates remains attractive with a monthly cost of $4,995 - far below the county's average of $6,960 and the state's average of $6,151. This strong value proposition makes Fairview Estates an appealing option for those seeking quality retirement living without compromising on affordability.

Floor plansFairview Estates Gracious Retirement LivingMiddlesex CountyMassachusetts
Studio$3,175$5,867$5,312
1 Bedroom$3,595$5,920$5,349
2 Bedrooms$4,995$6,960$6,151

Overall Review of Fairview Estates Gracious Retirement Living

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

24/7 help and oversight

Residents describe always having someone available to help and monitor needs.

Many residents and families mention that help is easy to access, including during the day-to-day routines in the building. Several reviews also describe a model of live-in management that provides both oversight and empathy, with staff present when residents need assistance. The community also explicitly offers a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision, along with support for activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management.

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed experience

Dining draws strong opinions, with some praising meals and others criticizing quality and consistency.

Several reviews say the meals are delicious, varied, or handled by a chef, and some families appreciate that residents can have meals brought to their rooms. At the same time, other residents report problems like repetitive menus, uneven quality, and delays in getting food to residents. A few also mention dietary restrictions being hard to accommodate. Overall, restaurant-style dining and meal service are a clear focus, but the feedback on food quality and timing varies.

  • A chef serves a meal to a group of seniors in a dining room setting.
  • A cozy living room with a blend of classic furniture and modern amenities.
  • A well-decorated dining room with a large table, elegant chandelier, and abundant natural light.
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Activities and social life

Residents consistently mention a social calendar with group activities and outings.

Reviews frequently describe a social atmosphere where residents can join activities, from scheduled daily events to day trips and outings. Families also mention themed events and entertainment, such as movies, games, and live performances. The community’s activity offering is also reflected in what it provides, including scheduled daily activities, art and cooking classes, devotional services on-site, and community-sponsored activities.

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Clean, well kept community

Residents repeatedly call out how clean and well maintained the building feels.

Multiple reviews highlight the facility as spotless, clean, and immaculate, including common areas and the overall look and upkeep. Families also mention routine housekeeping service and clean laundry facilities as part of the day-to-day experience. With the strong cleanliness emphasis in resident feedback, it aligns with how the community is described as being kept in good condition.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Kitchen limitations in apartments

Some apartments include only a kitchenette, which can limit cooking.

Several reviews note that units lack a stove, describing a kitchenette setup instead of a full kitchen. A few families say this matters because they expected more cooking ability, while others point out that meals are handled by the community so cooking isn’t required. Residents also mention related apartment features like mini kitchen age or no stove as a point of disappointment when compared with other independent living options they toured.

  • A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, and stylish lighting fixtures.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Value depends on priorities

Pricing feedback is mixed, with some calling it affordable and others questioning value for cost.

Some families choose the community because of its affordability and cite benefits as part of the decision. Others say the value for the monthly cost is lower for them, especially when they don’t love the dining routine or menu variety. Price ranges appear well below county and state benchmarks across unit types, but resident satisfaction still seems to hinge on expectations for meals and the day-to-day lifestyle.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Worcester Regional (20 miles away) Worcester Regional (20 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Caremark Rx (4.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • Hopkinton State Park (2.1 miles)
  • Whitehall State Park (4.1 miles)
  • Cushing Memorial Park (4.5 miles)
  • Minuteman Park (5.5 miles)
  • Choate Park (7.1 miles)
  • Natick Common (8.2 miles)

Cafes

  • The Bagel Table (2.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Spoon (2.8 miles)
  • Out Post Farm (3 miles)
  • The Oregon Club (3.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (4.2 miles)
  • Pho Dakao (4.9 miles)
  • Jack's Abby Beer Hall (5.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (5.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Role Ellen B Speech Language Pathologist (4.4 miles)
  • Jacob Goldberg (5 miles)
  • Reliant Medical GRP/07 (5.1 miles)
  • Medical Associates of Greater Boston PC (5.8 miles)
  • Milford Internal Medicine (6.1 miles)
  • Umass Medical Group Westboro (6.3 miles)
  • Quality Medical Evaluations (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Bridget's Church & School (5.3 miles)
  • Saint Joseph's Parish Center (6.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Ryder Truck Rental (5.6 miles)
  • Framingham Logan Express (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Framingham 16 (7 miles)

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