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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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I like the care here from the great staff at this clean community. The meals are good and they have a great chief. They have a room with a beautiful view over lookng the ocean. I would recommend this...
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.
Seacrest Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the historic and scenic West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. West Haven has been an established township since 1648 and sits right along the shoreline, hosting a beautiful and relaxing beach. Our gorgeous senior living...
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Cost of independent living in Montowese, CT

The average cost of senior living in Montowese is $8,696 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Essex Village, CT with an average of $4,965 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Montowese, CT vs. nearby cities

Montowese, CT
$8,696/mo
$9,534/mo

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

Montowese, CT
$8,696/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$12,764/mo
$12,764/mo
Independent Living
$8,696/mo

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

Semi-Private
$12,716/mo
Studio
$5,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,576/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,596/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Montowese

Recent reviews for independent living in Montowese

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.

Montowese independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Montowese independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Montowese, 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 Montowese 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 Montowese partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Montowese, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Montowese 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 Montowese communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
37%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Montowese 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 Montowese offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
37%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
40%
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Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near Montowese, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Montowese, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Montowese, Connecticut are Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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