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Photo of The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRCCommunity card badge
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9.9
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52 reviews
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52 reviews
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They do a great job welcoming and introducing new residents into the community. They could digitize the events though, they just have a newsletter and bulletin board, a digital reminder through phone or...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, a Health Care Center with assisted...
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9.9
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32 reviews
9.9
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32 reviews
5 star
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An easy place to call home. Clean, Comfortable, secure. A world of activities if you want it. A restful relaxing place if you don't. Food preparation is very good. The staff is professional and friendly 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.
River Valley, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, has just opened, this Spring of 2021! River Valley offers a luxurious, all-inclusive resort-style community is designed for adults 55 and over. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of modern day living without the hassle of upkeep!River...
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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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96 reviews
9.7
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5 star
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My father suffered a massive stroke at the age of 63 so we were in a very scary situation finding him a place to live. The entire staff at spring village has been so warm and welcoming. They are extremely...
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.
At Spring Village, you'll find a dedicated staff who understand the importance of balancing individual care with your independence. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in our theater, reading a novel in our library, or taking an excursion to nearby local shops, we are dedicated to helping you live...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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51 reviews
9.5
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51 reviews
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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...
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77 Floor plans available
9.1
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56 reviews
9.1
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We are in the early stages of this transition for our folks, so far we believe the staff there, aids and RN's alike have gone above and beyond for us. We are very Thankful and Grateful for how our parents...
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.
Monarch Southbury, formerly known as Motif by Monarch, is located in the Southbury area, which is full of natural beauty, and our community makes the most of Mother Nature's finest. Located on Main Street South in Southbury, Connecticut, Motif is set against rolling green hills, with several...
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1818 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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53 reviews
9.1
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I am highly satisfied your guidance in making such a difficult decision was a godsend. Maplewood at Orange has continued to show professional and compassionate care for my husband. Clear and timely...
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.
Maplewood at Orange has carefully blended a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. Just in the heart of the shopping and...
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9.1
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57 reviews
9.1
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57 reviews
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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,...
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9.0
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6 reviews
9.0
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They have good food, and good staff. Management communication needs some work. I would recommend them to others who are currently searching for a place for their 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.
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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38 reviews
8.6
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38 reviews
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I would give split rock a four and that's just because of my logistical experience the place itself seemed lovely. a very nice facility however, last minute they explained that their assessment of my father...
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.
Set at the heart of it all, Benchmark at Split Rock welcomes you to connect — with friends, with nature, with your passions and your talents. Our brand new, state-of-the-art community will be a place where innovation and tradition meet.Nestled among the shops and restaurants at Split Rock, we are...
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8.5
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8.5
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My mom loves it at Spruce Manner. It is an older community with only two floors of living. There is a room for gathering and entertainment. They play Bingo and cards on certain nights. It is clean and easy...
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.
We offer a very neat and quiet independent living for seniors 62 years and up. Walking distance to all shopping in Post Road Orange-CT. We coordinate with Orange senior community center to take advantage of all great services and programs they offer to seniors.
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Photo of Pomperaug Woods a CCRC
1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.5
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21 reviews
8.5
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21 reviews
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The staff is all wonderful, very positive, and always helpful. They have a new Culinary Institute of America trained chef who has upped the menu. Apartments are great with new finishes (carpet, appliances...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.3
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51 reviews
8.3
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51 reviews
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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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8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
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My mother is currently a resident at Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights and she is very happy here at this facility. Everyone has been very helpful. The cleanliness and friendliness is great. The staff...
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.
Crosby Commons at Wesley Village is situated on a 39 acre campus of care. From its covered porches, you can overlook the Housatonic River and Long Island sound. Spacious studio and one bedroom apartments with grab bars and easy access showers make living very comfortable. The staff has been here...
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33 Floor plans available
7.8
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30 reviews
7.8
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30 reviews
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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...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Seymour, CT

The average cost of senior living in Seymour is $8,082 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bantam, CT with an average of $5,970 per month.

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

Seymour, CT
$8,082/mo
$8,128/mo
$8,488/mo

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

Seymour, CT
$8,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$10,461/mo
$10,461/mo
Independent Living
$8,082/mo

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

Semi-Private
$11,135/mo
Studio
$5,632/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,723/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,855/mo

Senior living costs in Seymour 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: Seymour, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSeymour, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$8,082/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$10,461/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$10,461/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Seymour, CT:$8,082/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Seymour, CT:$10,461/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Seymour, CT:$10,461/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Seymour, CT, over time

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

Seymour, CTCT stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Seymour, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Seymour 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
Seymour, CT$5,918/mo$3,023/mo+95.7%
Connecticut$3,546/mo$3,270/mo+8.4%
National$2,898/mo$2,799/mo+3.5%
Seymour, CT
2024 average cost:$5,918/mo
2023 average cost:$3,023/mo
Percent change:+95.7%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,546/mo
2023 average cost:$3,270/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,898/mo
2023 average cost:$2,799/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Seymour

Recent reviews for independent living in Seymour

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 ...
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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.

Glen Crest in Danbury, CT

4.7
I would highly recommend Glen Crest to others. Our overall experience with this facility was great. My mother loved their food. They had a lot of activities, but my mom was stubborn about participating in them. She couldn't remember to go. Dementia.

Seymour independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Seymour independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Seymour, 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 Seymour 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 Seymour partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Seymour, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Seymour 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 Seymour communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Seymour, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Seymour 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 Seymour offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Seymour, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47%
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