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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brooklyn, CT

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Brooklyn area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Brooklyn. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 383 independent living facilities in Brooklyn, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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I have nothing but glowing things to say! By The River is a small facility in Marlborough Ct. it is run by a very wonderful and caring staff. They keep the facility very clean The meals are family style at 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.
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Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility stands out as a meticulously maintained establishment with a team of warm and accommodating staff members. They go above and beyond to ensure that residents like my...
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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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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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.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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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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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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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
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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.
Summer VillaSummer Villa is an assisted living community located in Coventry, RI. Coventry, which is situated just west of West Warwick, is home to more than a dozen historic villages. The town’s rich history is evidenced in its beautiful 18th and 19th century homes, farmhouses, churches and...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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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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: 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: 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.
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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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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 mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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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 Brooklyn, CT

The average cost of senior living in Brooklyn is $4,951 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $3,826 per month.

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

Brooklyn, CT
$4,951/mo
$5,286/mo

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

Brooklyn, CT
$4,951/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$6,119/mo
Independent Living
$4,951/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,893/mo
Studio
$5,968/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,883/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/mo

Senior living costs in Brooklyn 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: Brooklyn, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrooklyn, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,951/mo$6,439/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$6,119/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,119/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brooklyn, CT:$4,951/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Brooklyn, CT:$6,119/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Brooklyn, CT:$6,119/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Brooklyn, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brooklyn 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brooklyn, CT$3,426/mo$3,368/mo+1.7%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,855/mo-2.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Brooklyn, CT
2024 average cost:$3,426/mo
2023 average cost:$3,368/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,754/mo
2023 average cost:$3,855/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/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 Brooklyn

Recent reviews for independent living in Brooklyn

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 Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0
I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...
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Brooklyn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brooklyn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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
25.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brooklyn, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
47%
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Creamery Brook Village, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brooklyn, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 383 independent living facilities near Brooklyn, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brooklyn, Connecticut are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Colebrook Village at Hebron. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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