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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Merwinsville, CT

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 8 independent living facilities in Merwinsville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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I really like the staff and the outings they go on. I think it's pricey but I understand they're all pricey. Overall, we are very happy all around at Maplewood
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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40 reviews
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40 reviews
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I chose The Village at Brookfield Common for my loved one because of recommendations from friends and clients and just word of mouth. They go out of their way to make you happy here!
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.
The Village at Brookfield Common is a haven of tradition and elegance nestled within a community of shops, services, and amenities available to meet your every need, with exceptional convenience. The hillside setting affords a panoramic view from the cathedral-ceilinged dining room, English tea...
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8.0
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Really love the caring nature of the staff at Charter. They are very accommodating and thorough with the residents. [name removed] at the front desk is incredible. She is focused, bright and extremely...
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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The Fountains at Milbrook is great! My parents are very happy there. The level of comfort with the staff is paramount. They have created such a warm and welcoming community, and they really know how to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Fountains at Millbrook, located in Millbrook, NY is set on 200 beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley.We offer Independent Living with Cottages with garages and one and two bedroom apartments in our main building that is hotel like. All apartments and cottages have full kitchens. We have 27...
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We chose The Plaza at Clover Lake because the location was very convenient for visiting and the facility itself is very beautiful. All of the staff and residents have been very friendly and everyone looks...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Plaza at Clover Lake is an assisted living community located in Carmel, NY. The city of Carmel is located in Putnam County and home to just over 34,000 people. Carmel is a small waterfront community with a golf course, library, shops and restaurants, where residents can go out for lunch, go...
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.
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 Merwinsville, CT

The average cost of senior living in Merwinsville is $7,041 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 Merwinsville, CT vs. nearby cities

Merwinsville, CT
$7,041/mo
$6,484/mo

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

Merwinsville, CT
$7,041/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$8,717/mo
Independent Living
$7,041/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,423/mo
Studio
$5,279/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,500/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Merwinsville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Merwinsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Merwinsville

Maplewood at Danbury

4.3
What our family likes the most about Maplewood at Danbury is that they reach out to us and keep us informed of concerns/issues as well as positive news about my parent's adaptation to their new environment and social activity.

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.

Merwinsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merwinsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merwinsville, 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 Merwinsville 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 Merwinsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merwinsville 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 Merwinsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merwinsville 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 Merwinsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Maplewood at Danbury, Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings and Spring Village at Danbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merwinsville, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

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

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

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