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Photo of Holiday Cedar Woods
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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64 reviews
9.0
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64 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
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14%
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I have lived at Cedar Woods for 3 months. It is, without doubt, a wonderful independent living facility! It is incredibly well managed by the General Manager and Assistant General Manager! I know all about...
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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2929 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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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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1414 Photos available
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%
3 star
0%
2 star
3%
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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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Photo of The Village at Mariners Point
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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31 reviews
9.0
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31 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
39%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
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I find the staff very friendly and welcoming. Although the resident I am related to doesn't take enough advantage of the activities offered, I think the activities are very well chosen and planned. The...
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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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
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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 Atria Larson Place
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.3
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51 reviews
8.3
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51 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
2%
1 star
6%
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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 HarborChase of Branford
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
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36 reviews
7.7
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36 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
28%
3 star
22%
2 star
3%
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11%
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Everything is great, except the bills are confusing. The food is excellent, the staff is caring and attentive. Great Italian chef, nice rooms with good views. Community feel, wonderful 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.
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 Chatham Place at Mary Wade
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.3
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14 reviews
7.3
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14 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
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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.
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Photo of Evergreen Woods
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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.
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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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11 Photo 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.
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 $8,284 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $4,739 per month.

Independent living costs in Pine Orchard, CT, vs. nearby cities

Pine Orchard, CT
$8,284/mo

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

Pine Orchard, CT
$8,284/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Pine Orchard, CT, vs. other senior living options

$12,729/mo
$12,729/mo
Independent Living
$8,284/mo

Independent living costs in Pine Orchard, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,562/mo
Studio
$5,722/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,618/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,948/mo

Senior living costs in Pine Orchard 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: Pine Orchard, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typePine Orchard, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$8,284/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$12,729/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$12,729/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pine Orchard, CT:$8,284/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pine Orchard, CT:$12,729/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pine Orchard, CT:$12,729/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pine Orchard, CT, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Pine Orchard, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pine Orchard 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
Pine Orchard, CT$3,991/mo$3,648/mo+9.4%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,870/mo-3.0%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Pine Orchard, CT
2024 average cost:$3,991/mo
2023 average cost:$3,648/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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 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.
Pine Orchard, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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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%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
17.4%
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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%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Cedar Woods, Solstice Senior Living at Guilford and HarborChase of Madison 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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