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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Deep River, CT

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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
48%
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They have very friendly staff - they are attentive, caring and personal. I would absolutely recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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1.0
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18 reviews
1.0
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18 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
22%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
11%
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It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is a warm and gracious assisted living and retirement community with 72 bright and spacious one- and two- bedroom apartments, located in the Connecticut River Valley.A terrific value for independent seniors, we offer chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping...
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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.
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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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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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.
Chester Village West is a continuing care retirement community located in the picturesque lower Connecticut River Valley offering small town charm and special attention to service. Often tired of home upkeep, residents find that Chester Village West provides the services they need to maintain...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The town of Killingworth CT is equidistant from Middletown and Long Island Sound. You may have driven past it on Route 81 going to one of your favorite beaches in Clinton, Madison or Westbrook. We are easy to find from Route 9 and just a mile north of the Killingworth traffic circle. Come see why...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Deep River, CT

The average cost of senior living in Deep River is $8,081 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $3,826 per month.

Independent living costs in Deep River, CT, vs. nearby cities

Deep River, CT
$8,081/mo

Independent living costs in Deep River, CT, vs. state and national averages

Deep River, CT
$8,081/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Deep River, CT, vs. other senior living options

$8,205/mo
Independent Living
$8,081/mo

Independent living costs in Deep River, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,877/mo
Studio
$7,011/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,449/mo

Senior living costs in Deep River 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: Deep River, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDeep River, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$8,081/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$8,163/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$8,205/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Deep River, CT:$8,081/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Deep River, CT:$8,163/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Deep River, CT:$8,205/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Deep River

Recent reviews for independent living in Deep River

Solstice Senior Living at Groton

4.0
We feel like our loved one is in a good environment! When it comes to the cleanliness, the service is not often provided even though we pay for it! Our loved one had to be transported to the hospital and his alert system he pays for really worked. Our loved one (and others) complain about many ...
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Crescent Point At Niantic

4.3
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.

Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.

Deep River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deep River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deep River, 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 Deep River 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 Deep River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deep River, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Deep River 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 Deep River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deep River, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deep River 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 Deep River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deep River, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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HarborChase of Madison, Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam and Riverview Lodge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Deep River, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Deep River, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Deep River, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Colebrook Village at Hebron and HarborChase of Madison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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