The southernmost state in New England, Connecticut is a popular destination for residents of the New York metropolitan area looking for a scenic getaway — particularly during October, when fall colors are most vibrant. Known as the “Constitution State” for its nation-building contributions following the Revolutionary War, Connecticut is rich with historic Colonial landmarks in cities like Hartford and New London. The southern coastline along the Long Island Sound includes Hammonasset Beach State Park, as well as New Haven, the state’s second-largest city. Here you’ll find Yale University, the antique carousel at Lighthouse Point Park, and the famous New Haven-style thin crust pizza. Although Connecticut can be a bit more expensive than other states, you’ll find it to be a serene, picturesque escape from the big city and an excellent retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 90 independent living communities in Connecticut.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Connecticut is about $3,000.
The team at Stratford Spring Village did an amazing job on Sunday’s holiday party. The Italian skewers were to die for and then we finished with the dessert chocolate Fountain We have a great family picture...
Colebrook Village is amazing. We are so blessed to have this community for my mother. The staff is very attentive and polite! Thank you!
They welcomed my Mom with open arms and have helped our family out with good communication. She is starting to adjust to her new place and is coming out of her shell. Everyone here has been great to deal...
The Mews is the perfect place for our mom. The staff is friendly and attentive and its small size makes it easy for her to get acquainted with all of the residents. The food is excellent and she is enjoying...
Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but it...
They do a great job welcoming and introducing new residents into the community. They could digitize the events though, they just have a newsletter and bulletin board, a digital reminder through phone or...
I can’t say enough good things about Atria Stamford and its Staff. My Uncle, who has no family of his own aside from a few nieces and nephews, was living alone in a condo for many years. But as we know, with...
We looked into Brighton Gardens and when my family took the tour with mom we could tell right away from mom's reaction it's the place where she belonged. It was clean, pleasant atmosphere and most important,...
The representatives from Residence at Summer Street reached out to us when we were scrambling to figure things out, and they were very helpful with accommodating needs when I and my brother were not...
We are very lucky to have found a place that works well for our father. The staff is fantastic and helpful. Our father appears to be well taken care of. He has a lot of activities available to him and he...
Colebrook Village is amazing. We are so blessed to have this community for my mother. The staff is very attentive and polite! Thank you!
This is a wonderful place to live with a wonderful staff to work with. I saw 4 places, and there were far among best at 5, and the others were at best 4 of the over three, and were fine places. I am very...
I have lived at the Holiday since March of 2023. Moving from a larger facility to a homelike environment has been a welcome change. Not one for large gatherings, I would recommend the Holiday for a feel at...
I rate Brookdale Chatford a 5 for all categories stated. The staff, the facility, the programs, all quite professional. The environment felt like home, staff made bit feel like family. Thank you...
I have had a number of concerns over the course of the past few months. They have all been resolved to my satisfaction. The management and the clinical staff at Brookdale West Hartford are good.
Connecticut independent living communities don’t have to be licensed or inspected unless they provide assisted living services. In these cases, the independent living community or Managed Residential Community must be licensed as an Assisted Living Services Agency (ALSA) by the Department of Public Health’s Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.[01]
Managed Residential Communities, or stand-alone independent living communities, can provide the following basic services to residents:[01]
Many of our Connecticut partner independent living communities also provide assisted living services, and these communities are allowed to provide care services once they’re licensed as an ALSA. Visit our Connecticut assisted living laws and regulations page to learn more about this care type.
Other than a typical age minimum of 55 or 62 years, independent living communities don’t usually have resident requirements. However, since you’re looking into renting an independent living apartment, it may be helpful to understand your rights as a renter in Connecticut.
Because independent living units are rented similarly to traditional apartments, you have certain rights under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).[02]
You also have rights as a renter in Connecticut. These rights include your responsibilities, such as paying rent on time and respecting your neighbors, as well as what your landlord is responsible for. In Connecticut, landlords are responsible for the areas below:[03]
Connecticut State Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: 860-509-8000
Email: askdph@ct.gov
Let our care assessment guide you
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
If the independent living community you’re interested in also provides assisted living services, you can view their inspection reports and license status. The Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health inspects Assisted Living Service Agencies (ALSAs) once every two years and makes the reports available to the public.[01]
To view inspection reports for your prospective community, visit the State of Connecticut License Lookup site. Choose Assisted Living Service Agency from the “License Type” menu, and type the name of a specific community in the “Business Name/DBA” textbox. Then, choose Connecticut from the “State” menu, click the “Submit” button, and click the blue “Details” button to view a report.
Connecticut Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Services Agency, Residential Care Homes.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
CTLawHelp. Renters have legal rights.
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Please enter a valid email address.