About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Haven County, CT

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the New Haven County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in New Haven County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 24 independent living facilities in New Haven County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Corbins Corner, Buena Vista and Rockledge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfield, New Haven and Madison.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden, Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge and The Village at East Farms
zipAveragecost: $6,855

New Haven County Independent Living Facilities | 268 Reviews

Showing 23 communities
Last Updated: 11/21/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
51 reviews
9.5
Review score
51 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
35%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
Definitely a 5. Because even though there were a few blips in the beginning (nothing and no one is perfect), they were handled immediately! Mom has been doing so well at Benchmark Hamden! Therese was 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.
Maple Woods at Hamden is located south of Sleeping Giant State Park on a hilltop overlooking the town center of Hamden, CT. This community boasts skyline views of New Haven and picturesque views of Long Island Sound. We are convenient to shops, cultural, and business attractions. Our superb...
See details
Photo of Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge
1010 Photos available
9.1
Review score
57 reviews
9.1
Review score
57 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
32%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
See all reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge and overall everything has been great for her so far. The value for cost is reasonable. The food is pretty good and the activities...
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 Woodbridge is an assisted living and memory care community in the upscale community of Woodbridge, Connecticut. Woodbridge is a historic city with a strong sense of heritage and is home to many of the faculty at nearby Yale University. As one of the wealthiest towns in the country,...
See details
Photo of The Village at East Farms
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
44 reviews
9.0
Review score
44 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
23%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
The place is gorgeous. My 95 yr old mother in law had a stroke and went from hospital to short term rehab. We were looking for a place for her and your organization suggested the village. We talked several...
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 East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
See details
Photo of The Landing of North Haven
1818 Photos available
8.6
Review score
13 reviews
8.6
Review score
13 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
23%
3 star
23%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The staff is very helpful and very kind. They are very, very good to my mom. It is a little bit expensive, but worth the money. I would and already have recommended The Landing of North Haven to others I...
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.
See details
Photo of Atria Larson Place
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.3
Review score
51 reviews
8.3
Review score
51 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
2%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
They went out of the way for us. The staff are wonderful and the care was superb! They kept in touch with me all the time, whether by phone or when I stopped by! I highly recommend Larson Place for 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.
Atria Larson Place is a warm, welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Socialize in our bright, large common areas and enjoy diverse activities that allow you to pursue your interests and discover new ones. Located directly across from beautiful Lake Whitney, Atria Larson Place is close...
See details
Photo of Coachman Square at Woodbridge
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
Review score
30 reviews
7.8
Review score
30 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
20%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
What we like the most about Coachman Square is the Friendliness of the staff. They have been great whenever we had any issues. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
Coachman Square at Woodbridge is nestled in the quaint town of Woodbridge, CT where a convenient location offers the best of two worlds. Enjoy the tranquility of our charming town, as well as the nearby cultural attractions of New Haven, including the Shubert Theater, art galleries, the Peabody...
See details
Photo of Chatham Place at Mary Wade
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.3
Review score
14 reviews
7.3
Review score
14 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
See all reviews
An excellent memory care community for my spouse. The staff is excellent and caring. My rating is 5 and my family is 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.
See details
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Highvue Manor
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Garden View Manor
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 Masonicare at Ashlar Village
5 star
0%
4 star
50%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Smithfield Gardens
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.
Photo of Silverpond Apartments
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.
Photo of Marbridge Retirement Center
5 star
50%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
Photo of The Mary Wade Home - Boardman Residence
44 Photos available
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.
See details
Photo of Tower One/Tower East-Jewish
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 Crestwood II Apartments
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.
Photo of Bradley Estates Phase I
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.
Photo of Arbor Park II
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Hillside Gardens
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.

Cost of independent living in New Haven County, CT

The average cost of senior living in New Haven County is $6,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Britain, CT with an average of $6,014 per month.

Independent living costs in New Haven County, CT, vs. nearby counties

New Haven County, CT
$6,855/mo

Independent living costs in New Haven County, CT, vs. state and national averages

New Haven County, CT
$6,855/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in New Haven County, CT, vs. other senior living options

$10,207/mo
$10,207/mo
Independent Living
$6,855/mo

Independent living costs in New Haven County, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$16,204/mo
Studio
$5,353/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,168/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,274/mo

Senior living costs in New Haven County 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: New Haven County, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Haven County, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$6,855/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$10,207/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$10,207/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
New Haven County, CT:$6,855/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
New Haven County, CT:$10,207/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
New Haven County, CT:$10,207/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 New Haven County

Recent reviews for independent living in New Haven County

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 ...
Read more

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.

Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven, CT

4.0
After visiting many "retirement homes", Seacrest definitely feels more homey than all of the other more institution style residencies. It's beautiful water view setting adds tremendously to its value as well as a strong sense of family amongst its attendants and workers and residents. Our ...
Read more

New Haven County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Haven County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Haven County, 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 New Haven County 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 New Haven County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Haven County, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
8.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in New Haven County 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 New Haven County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Haven County, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in New Haven County 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 New Haven County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Haven County, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.8%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

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.
Back to top