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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Leetes Island, CT

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Leetes Island, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Leetes Island Independent Living Facilities | 243 Reviews

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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Guilford
2929 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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39 reviews
9.3
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39 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
23%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
8%
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From the tour, through the move in, and this first month of the experience my mother has felt so welcome and so comfortable. After 95 years of working hard with the daily toil of cooking and cleaning and...
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.
Located in the heart of Guilford, Connecticut, our beautiful New England community boasts multiple social activities and a relaxing lifestyle. Our 80-acre nature preserve offers a tranquil, country setting not too far away from lively New Haven. Solstice Senior Living at Guilford is close to......Read more
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Photo of HarborChase of Madison
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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27 reviews
9.6
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27 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
56%
3 star
0%
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HCM provided my 93 year old mother with a wonderful welcome. Staff and residents have been friendly and warm. Everyone has gone out of their way to love her needs. Thank you.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art......Read more
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Photo of Holiday Cedar Woods
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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59 reviews
9.1
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59 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
19%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
1 star
12%
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I love my apartment and the staff are wonderful. They are very attentive to our needs. The other residents are friendly and I have a good life here. The best part is that I get to have my dog which keeps me...
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.
Cedar Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment......Read more
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Photo of The Village at Mariners Point
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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28 reviews
8.6
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28 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
39%
3 star
18%
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I would recommend. Mother has accepted and appears happy and content. We were attracted by the location. 12 minutes from my home.
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.
Majestic ocean views from a breathtaking seaside hilltop greet residents daily at The Village at Mariner's Point. Lavish gardens provide a setting for leisure, art, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace beautifully manicured gardens, while the 68-seat movie theater,......Read more
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Photo of Chatham Place at Mary Wade
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.3
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13 reviews
7.3
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13 reviews
5 star
85%
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15%
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Memory Care Unit is self-contained. Studio apartments with bathroom in the room. Small patient to staff ratio. It is also private pay. Parking for visitors is accessible. We are pleased with the daily...
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 HarborChase of Branford
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.1
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33 reviews
7.1
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33 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
26%
3 star
24%
2 star
3%
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12%
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All categories are a 5 but the dining/meals is a 3-4. I have reviewed issues with them and they are being addressed. Hopefully they will be resolved. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families...
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.
You can participate in a variety of activities to keep you physically fit and mentally sharp. Walking clubs, dancing, tai chi, and other physical activities will help you maintain and improve your mobility. You can also partake in mentally stimulating activities like open-ended discussions about......Read more
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I was a daily visitor in the Health Center for over 2 years. Without question, the staff at the health center are caring professionals who embraced my husband as if he was truly a part of their family....
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Green Grove
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city......Read more
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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.
Photo of Homestead Madison
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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.
Maintaining independence is wonderful-but living independently doesn't have to mean living alone and contending with everyday tasks and responsibilities that can become overwhelming.The Homestead provides everything needed to enjoy independent living that is not only comfortable and safe, but......Read more
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Photo of The Mary Wade Home - Boardman Residence
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Leetes Island, CT

The average cost of senior living in Leetes Island is $10,447 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $4,733 per month.

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

Leetes Island, CT
$10,447/mo

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

Leetes Island, CT
$10,447/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$16,686/mo
$16,686/mo
Independent Living
$10,447/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,413/mo
Studio
$5,824/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,731/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,582/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Leetes Island over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Leetes Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Leetes Island

Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights in Shelton, CT

5.0
My mom is doing great at Lifestyle Transitions. She loves living there and is doing very well.

Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven, CT

4.0
After visiting many "retirement homes", Seacrest definitely feels more homey than all of the other more institution style residencies. It's beautiful water view setting adds tremendously to its value as well as a strong sense of family amongst its attendants and workers and residents. Our ...
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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.

Leetes Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leetes Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leetes Island, 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 Leetes Island 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 Leetes Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leetes Island, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Leetes Island 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 Leetes Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leetes Island, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leetes Island 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 Leetes Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.1%
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Spring Village at Stratford, Maplewood at Orange and HarborChase of Madison are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leetes Island, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Leetes Island, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Leetes Island, Connecticut is HarborChase of Madison. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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