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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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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: 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: 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: 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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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: 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: 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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I am happy and doing okay here. I like that it is nice and quiet. All the people are good to you. I feel that I am safe and cared for. The staff keep the community nice and neat. The grounds are clear, the...
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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.
CanterburyCanterbury is an independent living community nestled in beautiful, pristine West Hartford in Hartford County, CT. Being friendly and compassionate toward others is what makes the community such a great place to live. Seniors aged 55 and older who are looking to live an independent...
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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.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
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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.
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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.
At the very base of Cedar Mountain, surrounded by fresh air and a beautiful natural landscape, you'll find Cedar Mountain Commons. This is an extraordinary senior living community - a meeting place of spirited people, family traditions and fond memories. Living here, in the assisted or...
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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.
Imagine an apartment community designed for seniors 55 and over in a beautiful Berlin, Connecticut setting at a price that works with your budget. Welcome to Orchard Ridge, a Metro Prime senior living community convenient to great shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. Conveniently located...
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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, 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, 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.
Worthington Manor in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut is an assisted living residence built on tradition and dedication to community. This quiet and serene little town has many delicious restaurants and local businesses to haunt on a Saturday shopping spree. East Berlin is a gorgeous...
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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.
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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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The care is great and they have excellent activities. I can't think of any ways they could improve. What we like most about Seabury is the staff. They're always very upbeat and attentive. I'm not there all...
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 Bantam, CT

The average cost of senior living in Bantam is $5,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,798 per month.

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

Bantam, CT
$5,970/mo

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

Bantam, CT
$5,970/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$7,992/mo
Independent Living
$5,970/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,648/mo
Studio
$4,386/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,177/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,624/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,878/mo

Senior living costs in Bantam 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: Bantam, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBantam, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$5,970/mo$6,439/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$7,940/mo$8,586/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,992/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bantam, CT:$5,970/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Bantam, CT:$7,940/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Bantam, CT:$7,992/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Bantam, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bantam and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Bantam, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bantam have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bantam, CT$3,785/mo$4,132/mo-8.4%
Connecticut$3,738/mo$3,855/mo-3.0%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Bantam, CT
2024 average cost:$3,785/mo
2023 average cost:$4,132/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,738/mo
2023 average cost:$3,855/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Bantam

Recent reviews for independent living in Bantam

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

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 Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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Bantam independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bantam independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bantam, 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 Bantam 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 Bantam 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
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bantam 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 Bantam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bantam, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bantam 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 Bantam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
47%
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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Spring Village at Danbury and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bantam, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 362 independent living facilities near Bantam, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bantam, Connecticut are Spring Village at Stratford, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Atria Stamford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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