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It is a lovely, bright facility. The food is so good....not like institutional food. Only bad thing was that sometimes it was hard to find the individuals that sit at the desk...ie nurses etc. Otherwise...
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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My dad is currently in the skilled nursing level and I couldn’t be happier with the care he is receiving. They care for him and love him like he was their family member. They are so attentive to his needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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THANK YOU to [name removed] for being such a personable and helpful Manager at AHEPA! My 70 yo sister is delighted to live in that community! I am thankful that my sister has such caregivers and friends in...
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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[name removed] has been several times, and mom is more alert, participating in exercises, engaging in conversations! Much improvement! The place is beautiful open, sunny, all the members are smiling, saying...
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.
Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit residential assisted living community that offers a warm and caring atmosphere with an exemplary health care staff. There are 2 levels of care in our community; assisted living and our secure memory care neighborhood...
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We chose KindCare at Bristol because it is a brand new facility, cleanliness, location despite cost and initial "community fee" we were charged. Also, memory care unit is specific to my mother's...
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.
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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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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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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.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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 North Westchester, CT

The average cost of senior living in North Westchester is $6,344 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $3,815 per month.

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

North Westchester, CT
$6,344/mo

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

North Westchester, CT
$6,344/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$8,583/mo
Independent Living
$6,344/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,465/mo
Studio
$5,636/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,641/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,438/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,546/mo

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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 North Westchester

Recent reviews for independent living in North Westchester

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.

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

4.9
Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtfully selected activities for residents. Residents at various communities express their appreciation for the diverse range of activities that cater to their interests. For example, at Holiday Cedar Woods, residents enjoy activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, and movie nights. At Keystone Commons, there are options for staying ...
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Well-maintained and clean facilities. Many reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private living spaces or communal areas. Residents at Spring Meadows by Monarch and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks particularly comment on the cleanliness, while those at Southwick Village mention ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several residents praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their communities. Families and residents at Suffield by the River and Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring note the friendly and accommodating nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and c ...
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Variety of apartment sizes and amenities. Reviews highlight the range of apartment sizes and offerings, allowing residents to choose living spaces that suit their preferences. At Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, residents have access to large two-bedroom apartments, while those at Colebrook Village at Hebron appreciate the small ...
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High-quality and delicious meals. Throughout the reviews, residents consistently mention the excellent food quality and tantalizing meal options in their communities. At Heritage Commons, residents look forward to their meals every day, while those at River Valley Retirement Community note the delicious options and the accom ...
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Engaging social environments. Residents at various communities enjoy the opportunity to socialize and make new friends. At Arbors of Hop Brook, there are ample opportunities for residents to connect with one another, while those at Elmbrook Village at Bozrah appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and the sense of community
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North Westchester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Westchester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Westchester, 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 North Westchester 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 North Westchester 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
17.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in North Westchester 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 North Westchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Westchester 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 North Westchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Spring Village at Stratford, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Westchester, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 311 independent living facilities near North Westchester, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in North Westchester, Connecticut are Spring Village at Stratford, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Maplewood at Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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