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Photo of Holiday Cedar Woods
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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62 reviews
9.0
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62 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
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3%
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Staff are all very nice and friendly. They are very willing to help residents. They use a food service that I found out about after my parent's moved in so basically meals are not cooked there. With new...
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.
Cedar Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment...
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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Guilford
2929 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
41 reviews
9.6
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41 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
22%
3 star
2%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
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I recently visited Solstice and was so impressed with the facility. It is clean, bright, and welcoming. The residents were interacting in small groups and there were many activities posted. One of my...
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.
Located in the heart of Guilford, Connecticut, our beautiful New England community boasts multiple social activities and a relaxing lifestyle. Our 80-acre nature preserve offers a tranquil, country setting not too far away from lively New Haven. Solstice Senior Living at Guilford is close to...
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Photo of HarborChase of Madison
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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30 reviews
9.6
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30 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
53%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
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My mom moved into a lovely apartment at HarborChase 3 months ago and already everyone knows her name and greets her warmly when they see her! I'm relieved to know that she's got staff to help her 24/7 and...
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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Photo of The Village at Mariners Point
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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30 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
39%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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.
Majestic ocean views from a breathtaking seaside hilltop greet residents daily at The Village at Mariner's Point. Lavish gardens provide a setting for leisure, art, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace beautifully manicured gardens, while the 68-seat movie theater,...
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Photo of Atria Larson Place
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
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50 reviews
8.6
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50 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
34%
3 star
8%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
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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...
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Photo of The Landing of North Haven
1818 Photos available
8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
23%
3 star
23%
2 star
0%
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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.
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Photo of HarborChase of Branford
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.5
Review score
35 reviews
7.5
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35 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
26%
3 star
23%
2 star
3%
1 star
11%
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The care services were not needed and our loved one did not attend the activities. We only used the facility for 2 weeks or so we can't really evaluate the value for cost. Yes, we would recommend HarborChase...
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.
You can participate in a variety of activities to keep you physically fit and mentally sharp. Walking clubs, dancing, tai chi, and other physical activities will help you maintain and improve your mobility. You can also partake in mentally stimulating activities like open-ended discussions about...
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Photo of Evergreen Woods
1313 Photos available
5 star
98%
4 star
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I was a daily visitor in the Health Center for over 2 years. Without question, the staff at the health center are caring professionals who embraced my husband as if he was truly a part of their family....
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Chatham Place at Mary Wade
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
6.5
Review score
13 reviews
6.5
Review score
13 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
15%
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Memory Care Unit is self-contained. Studio apartments with bathroom in the room. Small patient to staff ratio. It is also private pay. Parking for visitors is accessible. We are pleased with the daily...
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.
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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.
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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.
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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 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 Homestead Madison
1212 Photos available
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.
Maintaining independence is wonderful-but living independently doesn't have to mean living alone and contending with everyday tasks and responsibilities that can become overwhelming.The Homestead provides everything needed to enjoy independent living that is not only comfortable and safe, but...
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.

Cost of independent living in Pine Orchard, CT

The average cost of senior living in Pine Orchard is $8,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $4,733 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pine Orchard, CT vs. nearby cities

Pine Orchard, CT
$8,271/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pine Orchard, CT vs. the state and national average

Pine Orchard, CT
$8,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pine Orchard vs. other types of senior living

$12,707/mo
$12,707/mo
Independent Living
$8,271/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Pine Orchard, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,562/mo
Studio
$5,644/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,457/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,570/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Pine Orchard over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Pine Orchard

Recent reviews for independent living in Pine Orchard

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 ...
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Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge

4.3
The facility is bright and light My mothers aides are wonderful to her. [name removed] is wonderful she helped with the intake paperwork etc and still answers any questions I have. The food is just ok, she says sometimes it is cold.

Pine Orchard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pine Orchard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pine Orchard, 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 Pine Orchard 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 Pine Orchard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Pine Orchard 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 Pine Orchard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pine Orchard, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.3%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pine Orchard 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 Pine Orchard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pine Orchard, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Solstice Senior Living at Guilford are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pine Orchard, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Pine Orchard, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Pine Orchard, Connecticut are The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and HarborChase of Madison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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