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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Nathan Hale Apartments
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.
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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 Meriden, CT

The average cost of senior living in Meriden is $7,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simsbury Center, CT with an average of $3,870 per month.

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

Meriden, CT
$7,203/mo

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

Meriden, CT
$7,203/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$11,042/mo
$11,042/mo
Independent Living
$7,203/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,560/mo
Studio
$5,151/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,387/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,924/mo

Senior living costs in Meriden 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: Meriden, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeriden, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$7,203/mo$6,504/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$11,042/mo$9,316/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$11,042/mo$9,316/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Meriden, CT:$7,203/mo
Connecticut:$6,504/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Meriden, CT:$11,042/mo
Connecticut:$9,316/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Meriden, CT:$11,042/mo
Connecticut:$9,316/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Meriden

Recent reviews for independent living in Meriden

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.

The Residence at South Windsor Farms

5.0
They were very friendly and caring-my father enjoyed it while he was there!!! Always willing to answer any questions I had!! We have a great experience there

Meriden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meriden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meriden, 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 Meriden 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 Meriden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meriden, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Meriden 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 Meriden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meriden, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
7.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meriden 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 Meriden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meriden, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
10.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.6%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
9.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
8.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.6%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colebrook Village at Hebron, Maplewood at Orange and Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Meriden, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 62 independent living facilities near Meriden, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Meriden, 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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