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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Durham, CT

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 42 independent living facilities in Durham, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They offer daily activities and they encourage my father in law to participate. He loves the food and the community is clean and well maintained. The staff are nice and are there for you with whatever you...
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The town of Killingworth CT is equidistant from Middletown and Long Island Sound. You may have driven past it on Route 81 going to one of your favorite beaches in Clinton, Madison or Westbrook. We are easy to find from Route 9 and just a mile north of the Killingworth traffic circle. Come see why...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The town of Killingworth CT is equidistant from Middletown and Long Island Sound. You may have driven past it on Route 81 going to one of your favorite beaches in Clinton, Madison or Westbrook. We are easy to find from Route 9 and just a mile north of the Killingworth traffic circle. Come see why...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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
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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
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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 Durham, CT

The average cost of senior living in Durham is $7,778 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 Durham, CT vs. nearby cities

Durham, CT
$7,778/mo

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

Durham, CT
$7,778/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$12,108/mo
$12,108/mo
Independent Living
$7,778/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,048/mo
Studio
$5,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,682/mo

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 Durham

Recent reviews for independent living in Durham

Middlewoods of Farmington

4.6
I have been a resident (independent) for 17 1/12 years. The community is just the right size (# of residents). The staff is welcoming and friendly, although I do not need care services, it's important to know it 's available. A resident can be as involved in the community as they whish to be. I ...
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Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

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.

Durham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
8.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
8.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
10.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.7%
40%
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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Maplewood at Orange and Arbors of Hop Brook are the top-rated independent living facilities near Durham, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 42 independent living facilities near Durham, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Durham, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Maplewood at Orange and Arbors of Hop Brook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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