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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bristol, CT
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I would recommend it. All the staff have been kind and caring to my loved one and the owner has been accommodating to him in his requests. My loved one's answer to me when I ask if he has any complaints is a...
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.
Shady Oaks provides strong nursing in a cozy and loyal home. Bristol Press readers voted us Best of Bristol in 2022, 2021, & 2020. We average 4.9/5 stars in 70+ online reviews. We are a smart alternative to 24hr. home care and nursing homes.Strong Nursing: We excel at high end nursing,...
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They are all really friendly. I think the quality of care is also very good, a 5, according to my in-laws. The meals I would give a 4. The variety is very good but small portions according to my FIL. There...
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.
You can feel it the minute you walk through the front door, something is different at Middlewoods of Farmington! Perhaps it is the smell of home-made cookies baked by residents wafting from the Country Kitchen. Or maybe it is the warm greeting from the Receptionist. Or could it be the friendly...
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My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
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.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
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It's awesome!! Beautiful facility and property. Mom is extremely happy with living there. There are no activities at this complex. Mom wishes there was!! It's all independent living. We picked this...
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.
If you're 55 or over with an eye toward quality, in search of a senior living community, you'll find what you want, at the price you want at Boulder Ridge in Canton, Connecticut. Conveniently located on the Canton-Avon line, this age-restricted Metro Prime senior living community is just a short...
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All food and utilities included within and proximity and price. I would tell a friend, that the transportation isn't as easy to manage last minute and the meals have not been as up to par as when my parents...
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.
Village Gate of Farmington provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful, scenic grounds just outside of Hartford, you'll love the elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of the nearby town. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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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
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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.
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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29 reviews
We never thought we would find an assistant living facility which combines a staff that genuinely cares for its elder clients, having an almost new facility, serving food that compares with a 4-star...
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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Moving my mom over to Brookdale was a very smooth transition. The communication with staff was excellent and they made my mom feel very welcomed. We asked for a couple of things to be done in the apartment...
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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Mom just moved into Hunters a Ridge so far so good, the residents have been nice and super has addressed issues around the apartment.
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.
The Village at Hunter's Ridge is an apartment community designed for adults 62 and over who desire independent living at a sensible price. Set on the banks of the Farmington River in the historic Unionville section of Farmington, Connecticut. The Village at Hunter's Ridge is within walking...
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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.
If you're 55 and over, there's no better choice for active adults than Stonebridge, an apartment community that's designed with you in mind. Discover spacious apartments ideal for senior living in a great location, at a price you can live with. Conveniently located off the Berlin Turnpike in...
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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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Yes, staff goes out of their way to be helpful. As a family member they allow me to be able to know Mom is cared for 24/7 when I'm not with her which gives me the freedom to do the things I still need to do....
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.
Located in Southington, Connecticut, The Orchards provides easy access to shopping, medical services and other services offered in downtown Southington. Each resident enjoys the privacy of their own studio, one or two bedroom apartment with all the benefits of a full service community. The...
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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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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.
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.
Cedar Springs is actually two distinct communities we call Cedar Springs East and Cedar Springs West. Cedar Springs East is easily found at the end of Aircraft Road (off of Route 10 by Dunkin Donuts). The Quinnipiac River separates Cedar Springs West which is located right off West Queen Street...
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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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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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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.
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.
Our sprawling 5.5-acre campus has something for everyone with a wide array of activities for energetic adults, as well as those with medical needs. Our casual elegance will make you feel welcome and comfortable. Jerome Home provides a full service continuum and is here to meet your needs today...
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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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.
Cost of independent living in Bristol, CT
The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $7,104 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,798 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bristol, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bristol, CT vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bristol, CT by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Bristol
Recent reviews for independent living in Bristol
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.
Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks
5.0
Just moved in a week ago. The staff has been excellent. They are courteous, pleasant and helpful. The residence itself is clean and well maintained. The few apartment issues were addressed immediately and well. The dining facilities are excellent and dining staff top flight.
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.
Bristol independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol 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 Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol 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 Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, Arbors of Hop Brook and The Holiday Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bristol, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near Bristol, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bristol, Connecticut are Arbors of Hop Brook, The Holiday Retirement and The Residence at Brookside. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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