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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newberry Corner, Drakeville and Burrville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Danbury, Wallingford and Litchfield.

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Photo of Brandywine at Litchfield
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1515 Floor plans available
9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
5 star
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11%
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I have many friends that have lived in this community. The way they are treated and taken care of is out of this world. The employees show so much care and attention to detail its amazing. The food is...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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8.9
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21 reviews
8.9
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What we like the most about the Southmayd Home for Women, is that we feel that our loved one is in a safe place. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Southmayd Home to other...
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.
Families who want for their loved one a more personalized residential care experience than the typical franchise facility have long seen Southmayd Home as a local jewel. For well over a century, Southmayd has provided ladies around greater Waterbury residential living with assisted care- at a...
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Photo of The Ivy at Watertown
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8.9
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22 reviews
8.9
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The Ivy provides a loving & caring environment for its residents & families. Our initial tour of this community convinced me that this would be a good place for mom. Mom moved in with a great deal of...
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.
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6.0
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6.0
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We received exceptional care at the Lutheran home. The staff was compassionate and understanding of my mothers needs. The facilities cleanliness, responsiveness, and tailored care plans made it feel like a...
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: 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Bethlehem, CT

The average cost of senior living in Bethlehem is $9,840 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simsbury Center, CT with an average of $3,903 per month.

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

Bethlehem, CT
$9,840/mo
$6,802/mo

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

Bethlehem, CT
$9,840/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$8,787/mo
Independent Living
$9,840/mo

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

Studio
$5,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,025/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,533/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 Bethlehem

Recent reviews for independent living in Bethlehem

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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Glen Crest in Danbury, CT

4.7
I would highly recommend Glen Crest to others. Our overall experience with this facility was great. My mother loved their food. They had a lot of activities, but my mom was stubborn about participating in them. She couldn't remember to go. Dementia.

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.

Bethlehem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethlehem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bethlehem, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bethlehem, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethlehem, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.1%
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Maplewood at Danbury, Spring Village at Danbury and The Residence at Brookside are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bethlehem, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Bethlehem, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Bethlehem, Connecticut are Maplewood at Danbury, The Residence at Brookside and Maplewood at Stony Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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