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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Litchfield County, CT

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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, 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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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: 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: 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.
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: 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: 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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Photo of Hillside Gardens
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.
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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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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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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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.
East Ridge Manor is an assisted living community located in the historic town of Meriden, CT. Situated in New Haven County, half way between New Haven and Hartford, Meriden is home to some of the most beautiful views in the state. At East Ridge Residential Care, you can be sure that the staff's...
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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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This is an older building so I would give the look of it a 3. They offer daily activities such as Karaoke, daily exercise and my mom has taken advantage of the bingo. My parents attitude is now more...
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.
Delamere WoodsSituated in a picturesque country setting right off route 159 in Hartford County, Delamere Woods in Windsor, CT is an independent living community for those who want to enjoy their golden years in a tranquil environment. While the greenery and scenic landscapes are peaceful, they...
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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.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
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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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My dad is currently in the skilled nursing level and I couldn’t be happier with the care he is receiving. They care for him and love him like he was their family member. They are so attentive to his needs...
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.

Cost of independent living in Litchfield County, CT

The average cost of senior living in Litchfield County is $4,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simsbury Center, CT with an average of $3,766 per month.

Independent living costs in Litchfield County, CT, vs. nearby counties

Litchfield County, CT
$4,699/mo
$3,769/mo
$4,543/mo

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

Litchfield County, CT
$4,699/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Litchfield County, CT, vs. other senior living options

$8,745/mo
Independent Living
$4,699/mo

Independent living costs in Litchfield County, CT, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,268/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,996/mo

Senior living costs in Litchfield County vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Litchfield County, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLitchfield County, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,699/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,384/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,745/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Litchfield County, CT:$4,699/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Litchfield County, CT:$7,384/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Litchfield County, CT:$8,745/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Litchfield County

Recent reviews for independent living in Litchfield County

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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Litchfield County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Litchfield County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Litchfield County, 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 Litchfield County 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 Litchfield County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Litchfield County, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.8%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Litchfield County 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 Litchfield County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Litchfield County, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Litchfield County 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 Litchfield County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Litchfield County, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
49%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
49.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.7%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ivy at Watertown, Brandywine at Litchfield and Keystone Place at Newbury Brook are the top-rated independent living facilities near Litchfield County, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 307 independent living facilities near Litchfield County, Connecticut. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Litchfield County, Connecticut are Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, Southwick Village and Spring Village at Stratford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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