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Photo of The Village at East Farms
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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I would tell them to be aware that anything extra has a price. For a nurse to administer meds it costs extra. To have your meal in your room instead of the dining room it costs extra, that was some of the...
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 Village at East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge and overall everything has been great for her so far. The value for cost is reasonable. The food is pretty good and the activities...
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.
Brookdale Woodbridge is an assisted living and memory care community in the upscale community of Woodbridge, Connecticut. Woodbridge is a historic city with a strong sense of heritage and is home to many of the faculty at nearby Yale University. As one of the wealthiest towns in the country,...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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42 reviews
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The facility is clean, food is good and the health care workers are great. They help getting my mother to meals and activities.
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.
Maple Woods at Hamden is located south of Sleeping Giant State Park on a hilltop overlooking the town center of Hamden, CT. This community boasts skyline views of New Haven and picturesque views of Long Island Sound. We are convenient to shops, cultural, and business attractions. Our superb...
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Photo of The Landing of North Haven
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The staff is very helpful and very kind. They are very, very good to my mom. It is a little bit expensive, but worth the money. I would and already have recommended The Landing of North Haven to others I...
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 Chatham Place at Mary Wade
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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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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44 Floor plans available
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The team at Stratford Spring Village did an amazing job on Sunday’s holiday party. The Italian skewers were to die for and then we finished with the dessert chocolate Fountain We have a great family picture...
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.
At Spring Village, you'll find a dedicated staff who understand the importance of balancing individual care with your independence. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in our theater, reading a novel in our library, or taking an excursion to nearby local shops, we are dedicated to helping you live...
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Photo of Atria Larson Place
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77 Floor plans available
7.9
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43 reviews
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Staff is very professional, courteous, and friendly. The interactions that I have observed between staff and residents is appropriately pleasant and familiar. Residents are greeted by name. The facility is...
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.
Atria Larson Place is a warm, welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Socialize in our bright, large common areas and enjoy diverse activities that allow you to pursue your interests and discover new ones. Located directly across from beautiful Lake Whitney, Atria Larson Place is close...
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Photo of Coachman Square at Woodbridge
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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27 reviews
7.8
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What we like the most about Coachman Square is the Friendliness of the staff. They have been great whenever we had any issues. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
Coachman Square at Woodbridge is nestled in the quaint town of Woodbridge, CT where a convenient location offers the best of two worlds. Enjoy the tranquility of our charming town, as well as the nearby cultural attractions of New Haven, including the Shubert Theater, art galleries, the Peabody...
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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: Assisted 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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Highvue Manor
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.
Photo of Garden View Manor
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.
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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.
Photo of Smithfield Gardens
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.
Photo of Silverpond Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
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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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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 Crestwood II Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in New Haven County, CT

The average cost of senior living in New Haven County is $8,008 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northwest Harwinton, CT with an average of $6,799 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Haven County, CT vs. nearby counties

New Haven County, CT
$8,008/mo

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

New Haven County, CT
$8,008/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Haven County vs. other types of senior living

$11,886/mo
$11,886/mo
Independent Living
$8,008/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in New Haven County, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$16,204/mo
Studio
$5,284/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,977/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,789/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in New Haven County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in New Haven County

Recent reviews for independent living in New Haven County

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.

New Haven County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Haven County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Haven County, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in New Haven 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 New Haven County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Haven County, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Haven 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 New Haven County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Haven County, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 25 independent living facilities near New Haven County, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in New Haven County, Connecticut are Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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