What does Independent Living mean to you?
At Southgate we realize that the term Independent Living means something different to everyone. It can mean being free from work obligations, financial constraints or time constrictions.
Independent Living can also mean existing without the need for help or service. Whatever the case, almost from birth we strive to attain and maintain a sense of Independent Living, and we most certainly—perhaps universally—equate the words Independent Living with freedom.
At Southgate you can dictate what the term Independent Living means to you. Your apartment is your own to live in as privately as you wish, yet a generous array of programs are available if you do wish to socialize, learn a hobby or even teach a class.
When we refer to Independent living at Southgate, we’re saying the choice is yours. You have the freedom to come and go as you see fit, and to involve yourself in a vibrant community lifestyle just outside your door—if and when you choose to do so.
Southgate’s Independent Living community offers the best of both worlds. It’s where you can enjoy an abundance of services and amenities at your fingertips, without having to compromise your privacy or your freedom to choose what works best for you.
It’s easy to see why Independent Living means so much to so many people. Life at Southgate offers you unsurpassed services and an array of amenities tailored to your lifestyle. Design your day by what inspires you!
Meet friends for lunch in the Fountain Café, or join a Pilate’s class in the Health Club and then treat yourself to a massage. Expand your intellectual horizons by attending a lecture, or taking in a show in our theater.
Even consider learning a new hobby at our state-of-the-art woodworking shop. Whether you choose to go for a swim, practice your bowling skills or pick up the latest best seller in our library, your time is your own to plan as you wish. At Southgate, the choices are endless!
It’s time – your time – to enjoy the beautiful New England seasons without having to rake a leaf or pick up a shovel. Our dedicated staff is here to ensure those worries are a thing of the past, so you can travel without the worries of house maintenance or repair.
Whether it’s a trip to the coast of Maine or to Vermont to enjoy the best foliage, a recital by a world-renowned pianist or a movie in our 200-seat theater; our Program Department has it covered year round, with a variety of exciting excursions sure to pique your interest.
At Southgate, there is a sense of well-being in the air. Our commitment to the health and happiness of our residents guides us as we strive to maintain the principles on which our life plan community was established.
See what your life could be like at Southgate at Shrewsbury by taking a tour or requesting more information.
Southgate offers an upscale yet affordable lifestyle,
with refundable entrance fees beginning at $175,000.


