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9.5
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41 reviews
9.5
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41 reviews
5 star
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Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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33 Photos available
8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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7 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
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3 star
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They're not inclined to raise the rent here. I live in the smallest apartment that they have available and it works for me, it is 640 square feet. I would recommend Suffield Commons to others looking for...
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.
Suffield Commons is located in downtown historic Suffield, Connecticut. With a great location, everything you need is in walking distance; the shops, church, and even the library. Enjoy local festivals and events? You won't miss the action here! Our apartments feature: wall to wall carpeting, a...
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9.9
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23 reviews
9.9
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23 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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Every person we have encountered has been so nice, employees helpful with the transition. Rockville pharmacy has a store there 4 days per week and we transferred prescriptions over. Was so easy and now my...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Evergreen Crossings offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Evergreen Crossings top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no...
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9.5
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36 reviews
9.5
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36 reviews
5 star
84%
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My client is very happy at Southwick Village. The happiest I've ever seen him. The people who live there are very friendly and the staff is awesome..im glad I gave them a second look. [name removed] was very...
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.
Southwick Village is a 55+ retirement community, located in the historic town of Southwick, MA. Nestled on 46 acres of towering trees and nature in a park-like setting, close to golf courses, hiking trails and quaint town amenities. Our spacious one and two bedroom cottages have plenty of room...
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9.6
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56 reviews
9.6
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56 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
24%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
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Referred by a friend excellent referral! From the community sales director, nurses PT therapist and receptionist. It has PT therapist and receptionist. It has been nothing short of exceptional! I recommend...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...
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8.5
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27 reviews
8.5
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27 reviews
5 star
58%
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30%
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I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!
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.
In 2012, JGS will celebrate 100 years of caring for the elderly in our community. When JGS was first established, the founders made a promise to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services - based upon Jewish traditions and values - to those facing the challenges of aging. Jewish...
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Photo of The Arbors at Westfield
66 Photos available
9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
5 star
74%
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The heating system is either on or off. Once the building g switches to heat, AC cannot be used. I find The Arbors very hot when I visit my mother. Wearing sleeveless in the winter is a must.
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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Photo of Heritage Woods
88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.6
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26 reviews
8.6
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26 reviews
5 star
55%
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30%
3 star
11%
2 star
4%
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The application and registration process was easy enough. The food is adequate. The apartments both times were more than adequate and very clean. The last one was a studio and even that was plenty spacious...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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47 reviews
9.4
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47 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
36%
3 star
6%
2 star
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The apartment was clean and the staff is great. My mom says the food is good too (she has gained some weight as proof)! She has made some friends too. Not as lonely as before when she lived in her house by...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Quail Run Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Springfield, you'll love the comfortable facilities, our friendly staff and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...
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Photo of All American at Enfield Assisted Living
99 Photos available
8.4
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12 reviews
8.4
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12 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
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3 star
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My friend likes the accommodations very much. Everyone is very nice and friendly. He says the food is good Also the facility is pretty new so it's very neat and clean. He's in a split room but decided to...
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.
Find the level of care you deserve at All American Assisted Living in Enfield. With the help of our personalized lifestyles and a broad selection of services and amenities, you will live in comfort, ease, and grace.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Our goal is to have...
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Photo of Prosper at Monastery Height
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
38 reviews
8.0
Review score
38 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
28%
3 star
13%
2 star
3%
1 star
8%
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The manager and activities staff was very good. The only issue I had was that his hygiene was totally ignored. His clothes were never changed; no showers at all.
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.
Built in 1923 and prominently overlooking the city of West Springfield, Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery was renovated in 1999 to become Landmark at Monastery Heights, Senior Living Community. The beautiful building overlooks 18 spectacular acres of lawns, walking paths, and gardens and house 105...
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5 star
73%
4 star
19%
3 star
8%
2 star
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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
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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Connect55 Plus East Windsor
1313 Photos available
9.0
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0 reviews
9.0
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0 reviews
5 star
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I gave it to them 5+. The experience so far so good, this place is well maintained and clean, people are friendly and respectful so does there administrator staff, they have different type of activities, for...
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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Photo of Connect55 Plus East Windsor
1313 Photos available
9.0
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0 reviews
I gave it to them 5+. The experience so far so good, this place is well maintained and clean, people are friendly and respectful so does there administrator staff, they have different type of activities, for...
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: 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, 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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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This is an older building so I would give the look of it a 3. They offer daily activities such as Karaoke, daily exercise and my mom has taken advantage of the bingo. My parents attitude is now more...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Delamere WoodsSituated in a picturesque country setting right off route 159 in Hartford County, Delamere Woods in Windsor, CT is an independent living community for those who want to enjoy their golden years in a tranquil environment. While the greenery and scenic landscapes are peaceful, they...
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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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.

Cost of independent living in Suffield, CT

The average cost of senior living in Suffield is $4,136 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,829 per month.

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

Suffield, CT
$4,136/mo
$5,815/mo

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

Suffield, CT
$4,136/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,840/mo
Independent Living
$4,136/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,304/mo
Studio
$5,993/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,262/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,456/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,305/mo

Senior living costs in Suffield 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: Suffield, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSuffield, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,136/mo$6,504/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$5,840/mo$9,316/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,840/mo$9,316/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Suffield, CT:$4,136/mo
Connecticut:$6,504/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Suffield, CT:$5,840/mo
Connecticut:$9,316/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Suffield, CT:$5,840/mo
Connecticut:$9,316/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Suffield

Recent reviews for independent living in Suffield

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

Suffield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Suffield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Suffield, 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 Suffield 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 Suffield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Suffield, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Suffield 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 Suffield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Suffield, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Suffield 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 Suffield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Suffield, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
40%
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Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, Southwick Village and Arbors of Hop Brook are the top-rated independent living facilities near Suffield, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Suffield, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Suffield, Connecticut are Southwick Village, Arbors of Hop Brook and The Holiday Retirement. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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