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Photo of StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge
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44 Floor plans available
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Whole-hearted endorsement for StoneRidge. I almost dropped out... (seemed selfish to spend so much on me). From beginning all thru the transition and the move I got great assistance. It is expensive but I'm...
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.
StoneRidge is a senior living community of over 300 residents and 220 employees. Set on 32 beautiful acres less than three miles from downtown Mystic, StoneRidge offers residents the best of both worlds: a fulfilling lifestyle in one of the most attractive spots on the Connecticut coast. Here,...
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Academy Point is the perfect place for our 95yo mom. She enjoys the activities provided, socializing at meal times and having visitors. The staff is very friendly and everyone knows her name. They check in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Overlooking downtown Mystic Connecticut, Academy Point is a thoughtful, historic renovation of the former Mystic Academy. Much of the original building has been preserved to offer an environment rich in local history and fond memories. As an assisted living community, Academy point provides its...
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It's a facility that really feels like "home." My mother loves it. It doesn't matter what time of day you visit the staff are engaged with the residents who are interacting with each other. My mother is in...
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 Elms Assisted Retirement Campus is located in a beautiful Victorian neighborhood central to downtown Westerly, RI. We are within minutes of safe walking distance to Granite Theatre, Wilcox Park, Westerly Library and many churches, shops and restaurants. Founded in 1985 by onsite Owner Guy...
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You only pay for extra help when needed. E.g. help with bathing or help with laundry you only pay by the hour for what you need help with. Other facilities charges include any help the client may need...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Nestled in the calming, wooded Long Island Sound, Solstice Senior Living at Groton is where our residents enjoy easy access to attractions, museums and entertainment. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care professionals and our proximity to the...
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My husband was admitted to rehab care at the Groton Regency on[date removed], he was there for almost 3 months. I do not know a lot about the day staff because 90% of the time I went to see him at night...
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.
Groton Regency Retirement, a Senior Living Community, is located along side Groton Regency Center, a skilled nursing facility. Active seniors can enjoy a fun, dynamic lifestyle at Groton Regency Retirement. Our lively community supports each resident's independence, while also offering...
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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.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in one of Connecticut’s delightful shoreline towns, you must come see Masonicare at Mystic. This brand new community from one of the state’s most trusted providers of senior services is located on Clara Drive, not far from the Aquarium, and next to a beautiful...
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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.
Habor Side Care Home is located in the heart of Mystic, CT in a beautiful harbor setting. This boutique assisted living facility is nestled in the historical district of Mystic. This twenty-five-bed facility offers five private rooms and ten semi-private rooms, offering assisted living services...
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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: Assisted Living
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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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Cost of independent living in Stonington, CT

The average cost of senior living in Stonington is $4,075 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $3,826 per month.

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

Stonington, CT
$4,075/mo

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

Stonington, CT
$4,075/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,599/mo
Independent Living
$4,075/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,773/mo
Studio
$5,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,813/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,288/mo

Senior living costs in Stonington 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: Stonington, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStonington, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,075/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,599/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,599/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Stonington, CT:$4,075/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Stonington, CT:$5,599/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Stonington, CT:$5,599/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Stonington, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Stonington 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 Stonington, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stonington 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
Stonington, CT$3,025/mo$2,246/mo+34.7%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,788/mo-0.9%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Stonington, CT
2024 average cost:$3,025/mo
2023 average cost:$2,246/mo
Percent change:+34.7%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,754/mo
2023 average cost:$3,788/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/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 Stonington

Recent reviews for independent living in Stonington

Crescent Point At Niantic

4.3
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.

Brightview Commons in Wakefield, RI

5.0
My mother is doing very well here at this community. She has adjusted well to it and I'am pleased. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and clean. I know she is being cared for well. They have an excellent staff here. She is pleased with the meals. Overall she is safe and good ...
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Atria Crossroads Place in Waterford, CT

4.2
Our first impression was with the community itself, it is so clean, very bright, open, sunny and airy. Most of the staff members have been great, but we have had a few issues that take much longer than needed to get resolved and some of that has to do with their responsiveness.

Stonington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stonington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stonington, 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 Stonington 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 Stonington 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
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Stonington 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 Stonington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stonington, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stonington 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 Stonington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47%
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StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, Academy Point at Mystic and The Elms Retirement Residence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stonington, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Stonington, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Stonington, Connecticut is Elmbrook Village at Bozrah. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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