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Photo of Avery Heights
1515 Photos available
8.9
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23 reviews
8.9
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23 reviews
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Staff is warm, very helpful, and competent. The activities are wonderful. My father has come into his own there. He is encouraged to participate and feel a part of the community. The facilities are amazing....
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.
For over 60 years, Avery Heights has earned a solid reputation for providing seniors with seamless care, convenient living, and extraordinary value. As a rental-only community, you won’t have to deal with the burden of paying entrance fees or negotiating complex contracts—yet you’ll still have...
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Photo of Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community
1313 Photos available
9.9
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29 reviews
9.9
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29 reviews
5 star
87%
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I moved here five years ago and quickly felt right at home. Both residents and staff are relaxed and friendly. Residents are treated with caring and respect, and staff go out of their way to meet our needs. ...
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.
Evergreen Crossings offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Evergreen Crossings top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no...
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99 Photos available
9.5
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70 reviews
9.5
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70 reviews
5 star
62%
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Wonderful place, staff go out their way to help everyone. I have only wonderful things to say. Will tell anyone looking for a place for family. Stonebrook Village is the best.
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.
Now doing in person tours!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...
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1313 Photos available
9.5
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28 reviews
9.5
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28 reviews
5 star
57%
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The administrator is wonderful. Activities are fabulous. My Aunt is very happy there, and the staff is happy to help the whole family.
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.
Located minutes from historic downtown Avon, our brand new community is nestled on beautiful farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.Our dining room offers "Anytime Dining" from 7am-7pm, a...
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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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50 reviews
9.4
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50 reviews
5 star
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The Residence at Glastonbury surpassed my expectations in care, nutrition, services, lodging and meaningful activities. Great staff. We went from independent living to memory care and hospice in place.
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 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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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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39 reviews
9.3
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39 reviews
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We would give everything a 5 except for the food. The food could use some variation according to a few residents. However, my loved one loves it there and he has made several acquaintances since he began his...
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.
The Lodge at Cold Spring provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful grounds in the heart of Rocky Hills, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living near all the things that make life great. We're just...
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9.2
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76 reviews
9.2
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76 reviews
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This community is so welcoming. You feel just like family in a very short amount of time. This is very important when your whole life has been turned upside down and you no longer have your old group of...
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.
White Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the charming community of Manchester, you'll love the elegant beauty of White Oaks while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. If you're in the mood to explore, you'll...
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1111 Photos available
9.2
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25 reviews
9.2
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25 reviews
5 star
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The food is why I gave it a 4. My mother in law is having problems with the gluten free options. I think the apartment size and location of the community is all good. I would definitely recommend it, my...
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.
You can feel it the minute you walk through the front door, something is different at Middlewoods of Farmington! Perhaps it is the smell of home-made cookies baked by residents wafting from the Country Kitchen. Or maybe it is the warm greeting from the Receptionist. Or could it be the friendly...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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16 reviews
9.2
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16 reviews
5 star
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Would give every category of five. Middlewoods has proved to be the perfect placement for [name removed]. We are extremely pleased with the staff, the size, and the friendliness of the staff and clients. I...
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.
Are you looking for Award-Winning Assisted and Independent Living? If so, Middlewoods of Newington is the place for you! Within the last year the community was awarded the following: • Assisted Living Federation of America’s "Champion for Seniors"; • Connecticut Assisted Living Association's...
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Photo of Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence
66 Photos available
9.2
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75 reviews
9.2
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75 reviews
5 star
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My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
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.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
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Photo of Holiday Farmington
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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111 reviews
9.2
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111 reviews
5 star
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My niece is the one who was at the facility . They were very kind to her. They were very helpful. They were very informative. Even the residents were very nice. My brother in law made friends immediately and...
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.
Village Gate of Farmington provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful, scenic grounds just outside of Hartford, you'll love the elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of the nearby town. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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Photo of Brookdale West Hartford
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9.1
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60 reviews
9.1
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60 reviews
5 star
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They have plenty of activities for the residents . Dad says the food is good , no complaints from him . Rooms are a good size w/ fridge .
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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11 Photo available
9.1
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68 reviews
9.1
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68 reviews
5 star
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They have friendly staff, great activities, fair food and dining, apartment is adequate size with new floors and carpet and new appliances, but old cabinets . It was easily the best deal of the three places...
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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Photo of Connect55 Plus Manchester
1313 Photos available
9.1
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11 reviews
9.1
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11 reviews
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I put n/a for some of the categories. This is not a nursing home. There's no food served. This is an apartment complex for 55 and over seniors. Like I said, it's not a nursing home. It's just folks and...
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.
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Photo of River Ridge at Avon
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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58 reviews
9.1
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58 reviews
5 star
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We were very pleased with our uncle's care while he was there. He passed away a few days ago. We would recommend River Ridge to others. Thanks.
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.
River Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...
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Photo of The Residence at South Windsor Farms
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8.9
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59 reviews
8.9
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59 reviews
5 star
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Two years ago we were looking for an assisted living facility for our family member. We visited many places and The Residence at SW Farms was our last stop. Talk about saving the best for last! The staff and...
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 Residence at South Windsor, our beautiful, new community is nestled on spectacular farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, Wapping Park, I-84 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments; a combination of 31...
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Photo of Brookdale South Windsor
88 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.9
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56 reviews
8.9
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56 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very engaging and good at keeping me updated on anything my dad needs and how he's doing. The food is pretty good too. And all of the care taking staff are very compassionate and helpful towards...
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.
Brookdale South Windsor is now open for in person visits and move ins!!! Such exciting news - we can now share our family like community with you and your loved one in person ( with safety precautions of course) but you all can see the apartment of your choice. We can also move new resident in...
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11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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29 reviews
8.9
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29 reviews
5 star
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Mom was at [community removed] (Now Skybrook) for several months. The facility is newer and inviting. More importantly, the people are amazing - professional, caring, comforting. Mgmt, staff, chefs, they...
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.
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Photo of Arbors of Hop Brook
1313 Photos available
8.6
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17 reviews
8.6
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17 reviews
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So the staff is amazing. My Mom loves her apt and all of the activities that they offer. It is also an older community, but very clean/spotless! The only thing that could use improvement is the food. Some...
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.
Arbors, a Nationally Accredited, Continuing Care Retirement Community in Manchester, Connecticut. Arbors offers Independent,Assisted and Continuing Care in a stress-free lifestyle with security, companionship, services and access to our award Health Care Center long term and rehab health care. At...
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Photo of Brookdale Chatfield
1212 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.5
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44 reviews
8.5
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44 reviews
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We felt very sure and comfortable that mom was being taken care of kindly and properly. We were informed of everything that was happening with mom immediately. The staff is knowledgeable and kind. They...
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.
From the moment you walk through the door of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in West Hartford, you will feel peace and comfort. To be honest, you might even feel a little bit giddy. It may have something to do with the beautiful common areas, private...
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Photo of The Residence at Ferry ParkCommunity card badge
88 Photos available
8.2
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68 reviews
8.2
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68 reviews
5 star
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Even though my mom was only to experience a short stay, her and our experience was top notch. The room and size of it were excellent and very clean!! [names removed] handled all our questions with...
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.
Our assisted and memory care community is nestled on ten beautiful acres in Connecticut, providing a warm and inviting background for the perfect senior living experience. With spacious and comfortable accommodations that feel like home, events and activities that nourish that soul and...
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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.1
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57 reviews
8.1
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57 reviews
5 star
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The staff is the highlight of this facility. They are attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to help Dad with his transition. He also enjoys the food which has a fairly diverse menu. They offer a...
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 Village at Buckland Court is a charming 'country estate' nestled amidst beautiful farm land, with expansive lawns and gardens. Inspiring outdoor sitting areas, a gazebo, and an herb garden provide the setting for arts, leisure, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace...
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8.0
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Operations Manager had her eye on the ball and is very communicative and helpful in marketing the property and answering questions. Everyone from the Activities Director, Food Service Manager, and ...
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.
Hoffman SummerWood Community is a national award-winning senior living rental community located in the quiet northeast corner of West Hartford. Our members enjoy their own beautiful apartment, featuring a fully applianced kitchen, living room, bedroom, and handicap accessible bathroom. We...
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1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
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30 reviews
7.7
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30 reviews
5 star
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We never thought we would find an assistant living facility which combines a staff that genuinely cares for its elder clients, having an almost new facility, serving food that compares with a 4-star...
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.
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7.5
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19 reviews
7.5
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19 reviews
5 star
36%
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Staff is great especially in the dining room always anticipating what each resident may want for dinner. The food is pretty good. It took a while but we finally got plans in place to help my mother in law...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Hartford, CT

The average cost of senior living in Hartford is $5,815 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,798 per month.

Independent living costs in Hartford, CT, vs. nearby cities

Hartford, CT
$5,815/mo

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

Hartford, CT
$5,815/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Hartford, CT, vs. other senior living options

$9,880/mo
Independent Living
$5,815/mo

Independent living costs in Hartford, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,686/mo
Studio
$5,623/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,431/mo

Senior living costs in Hartford 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: Hartford, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHartford, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$5,815/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$9,880/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$9,880/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hartford, CT:$5,815/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hartford, CT:$9,880/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hartford, CT:$9,880/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hartford, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hartford 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.

Hartford, CTCT stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Hartford, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hartford 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
Hartford, CT$3,426/mo$3,644/mo-6.0%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,870/mo-3.0%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Hartford, CT
2024 average cost:$3,426/mo
2023 average cost:$3,644/mo
Percent change:-6.0%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,754/mo
2023 average cost:$3,870/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Hartford

Recent reviews for independent living in Hartford

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

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.

Brookdale Chatfield in West Hartford, CT

4.9
The overall quality of the meals has been great, but the coordination of making sure our loved one is getting the right meals has been difficult. They activities are fine and based off our experience so far we would recommend Brookdale Chatfield to others.

Hartford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hartford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hartford, 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 Hartford 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 Hartford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hartford, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hartford 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 Hartford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hartford, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hartford 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 Hartford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hartford, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avery Heights, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hartford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 69 independent living facilities near Hartford, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hartford, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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