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2828 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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88 reviews
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88 reviews
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My mom's journey with dementia over the past 2 1/2 years was very challenging, when she arrived at Spring Village. I was full of worry. I can't express enough gratitude for the way she was cared for everyday...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Spring Village at Danbury is a boutique, affordable assisted living community specializing in enhanced care, located in the heart of Danbury, CT. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and for those who need an individualized approach to care. We...
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55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
5 star
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14%
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Glenn Crest has been exactly what my parent needs. It's been a good fit. It is independent living with one meal included. They check up on her.
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.
Our beautiful and spacious independent living community is located in Danbury, CT near the Danbury Hospital, world class shopping, and about an hour from all the luxuries of New York City. We offer all the conveniences of large city living, with the home feel of a rural setting. Our residents...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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89 reviews
9.8
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89 reviews
5 star
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They were extremely quick with the communication ( also thanks to [name removed] from A Place called Mom ) And now 6 weeks later, are still very good about letting me know what is going on with mom. I visit...
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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1616 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.7
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61 reviews
9.7
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61 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
18%
3 star
3%
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Warm staff; everything is under control; felt like they were very gentle and really caring; ALL trained in dementia care/all residents have dementia diagnosis
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.
Maplewood at Stony Hill in Bethel is the only assisted living community in Northern Fairfield County that is fully dedicated to those living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Memory care is our singular focus. Maplewood at Stony Hill is an innovative, purposefully built assisted living and memory...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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44 reviews
9.4
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44 reviews
5 star
53%
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34%
3 star
9%
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5 for each. They are attentive to the residents and create a family like feeling for visitors. The staff extremely kind and gentle!
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 Village at Brookfield Common is a haven of tradition and elegance nestled within a community of shops, services, and amenities available to meet your every need, with exceptional convenience. The hillside setting affords a panoramic view from the cathedral-ceilinged dining room, English tea...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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86 reviews
9.3
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86 reviews
5 star
65%
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24%
3 star
8%
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Everyone has been very nice, helpful & supportive. The food is ok but I hear they are getting a new chef. Room sizes and amenities offered are very nice.
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.
Residents of Ridgefield Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided for by a caring...
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99 Photos available
9.1
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12 reviews
9.1
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12 reviews
5 star
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The place is beautifully decorated and that makes my mom feel special. They had a new "fall recognition system" put in to all of the apartments and we really liked that.
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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1010 Photos available
7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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8 reviews
5 star
13%
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3 star
13%
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There has been tremendous turnover in administration which impacted our experience greatly at the beginning. Not a good start. But things are improving and the memory care area has been consistently good.
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.
Keystone Place at Wooster Heights is an aging in place Senior community in Danbury, CT. As one of Danbury's newest community we offer Independant, Assisted and Memory Care apartments. Our Independent apartments have large kitchens complete with stove, refrigerator and large cabinets with quartz...
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1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.5
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79 reviews
7.5
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79 reviews
5 star
75%
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3 star
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All 5s except activities maybe a 4: more variety would be good or more field trips. What we like the most about Maplewood is the caring welcoming people (both staff and residents). Yes, we would recommend...
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.
Maplewood at Newtown has much to offer residents and families -- from the sunlit lobby and resort-style couryard to the helpful concierge service and family-friendly country store. Thoughtfully laid-out apartments, designed specifically for older adults, are beautifully appointed and feature...
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1.0
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Great staff and good food. Actually gained weight.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of Church Hill Village
1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.0
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16 reviews
7.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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I love the independence and the fact that I can be friends with everyone. I have a lot of friends here. Everyone is kind, friendly and talkative. I couldn't ask for better.
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.
Newtown seniors and their families can discover a vibrant, refreshing option for upscale senior living in Church Hill Village. This community is built with modern seniors in mind, creating the active, social atmosphere they need to thrive. Our community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care to...
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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.
Photo of Church Hill Village
66 Photos available
8.5
Review score
0 reviews
I'm still transitioning and adjusting but the community is great and I like it here. I am very happy
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.
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 Aqua Vista, CT

The average cost of senior living in Aqua Vista is $7,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Torrington, CT with an average of $5,902 per month.

Independent living costs in Aqua Vista, CT, vs. nearby cities

Aqua Vista, CT
$7,114/mo
$7,165/mo

Independent living costs in Aqua Vista, CT, vs. state and national averages

Aqua Vista, CT
$7,114/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Aqua Vista, CT, vs. other senior living options

$7,236/mo
Independent Living
$7,114/mo

Independent living costs in Aqua Vista, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,076/mo
Studio
$6,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,901/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,947/mo

Senior living costs in Aqua Vista vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Aqua Vista, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAqua Vista, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$7,114/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,180/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,236/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Aqua Vista, CT:$7,114/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Aqua Vista, CT:$7,180/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Aqua Vista, CT:$7,236/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Aqua Vista, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Aqua Vista and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Aqua Vista, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Aqua Vista have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Aqua Vista, CT$6,863/mo$4,875/mo+40.8%
Connecticut$3,497/mo$3,270/mo+6.9%
National$2,859/mo$2,799/mo+2.1%
Aqua Vista, CT
2024 average cost:$6,863/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+40.8%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,497/mo
2023 average cost:$3,270/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,859/mo
2023 average cost:$2,799/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Aqua Vista

Recent reviews for independent living in Aqua Vista

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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The Ivy at Watertown

4.5
The Ivy at Watertown is beautiful, we have no problems there at all, the services are fine and the rooms are beautiful. We have had a few meals there ourselves and they are really good. The activities also seem to be fine. The staff also are really good about bringing our loved one his ...
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Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights in Shelton, CT

5.0
My mom is doing great at Lifestyle Transitions. She loves living there and is doing very well.

Aqua Vista independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aqua Vista independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aqua Vista, 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 Aqua Vista 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 Aqua Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aqua Vista, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Aqua Vista 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 Aqua Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aqua Vista, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aqua Vista 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 Aqua Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aqua Vista, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47%
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