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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.
If you're 55 and over, there's no better choice for active adults than Stonebridge, an apartment community that's designed with you in mind. Discover spacious apartments ideal for senior living in a great location, at a price you can live with. Conveniently located off the Berlin Turnpike in...
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My parents loved living at Belden Forest Court for 4 years. The staff was friendly and helpful. My parents enjoyed the variety of activities, and the light housekeeping and linen service included in the...
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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.
Belden Forest Court is the ultimate in carefree, independent retirement living. Our residents enjoy the pride of ownership or rental and the harmonious life-style that is so desirable. Belden Forest Court is planned for the safety, convenience and dignity of its residents. We are committed to the...
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They were incredibly helpful and sweet. My mom felt at home right away. Unfortunately we did need their services for long but we would highly recommend it to anyone looking. The price is great and the...
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.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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We chose KindCare at Bristol because it is a brand new facility, cleanliness, location despite cost and initial "community fee" we were charged. Also, memory care unit is specific to my mother's...
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: 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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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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I am happy and doing okay here. I like that it is nice and quiet. All the people are good to you. I feel that I am safe and cared for. The staff keep the community nice and neat. The grounds are clear, the...
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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.
CanterburyCanterbury is an independent living community nestled in beautiful, pristine West Hartford in Hartford County, CT. Being friendly and compassionate toward others is what makes the community such a great place to live. Seniors aged 55 and older who are looking to live an independent...
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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
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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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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, 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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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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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.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
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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.
At the very base of Cedar Mountain, surrounded by fresh air and a beautiful natural landscape, you'll find Cedar Mountain Commons. This is an extraordinary senior living community - a meeting place of spirited people, family traditions and fond memories. Living here, in the assisted or...
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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.
An attractive apartment community in Avon, Connecticut, Peachtree Village offers seniors 62 and over independent living for a rent that makes sense. Ideally located in the heart of prestigious Avon, this senior living community is easily accessible to restaurants, medical services and shopping by...
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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, 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.
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.
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.
Our sprawling 5.5-acre campus has something for everyone with a wide array of activities for energetic adults, as well as those with medical needs. Our casual elegance will make you feel welcome and comfortable.  Jerome Home provides a full service continuum and is here to meet your needs today...
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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: 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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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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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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The care is great and they have excellent activities. I can't think of any ways they could improve. What we like most about Seabury is the staff. They're always very upbeat and attentive. I'm not there all...
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.
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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 Oakland Gardens, CT

The average cost of senior living in Oakland Gardens is $5,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simsbury Center, CT with an average of $3,903 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland Gardens, CT vs. nearby cities

Oakland Gardens, CT
$5,858/mo
$5,815/mo

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

Oakland Gardens, CT
$5,858/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$10,174/mo
$10,174/mo
Independent Living
$5,858/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,449/mo
Studio
$5,303/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,222/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,191/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Oakland Gardens over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Oakland Gardens

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakland Gardens

Middlewoods of Farmington

4.6
I have been a resident (independent) for 17 1/12 years. The community is just the right size (# of residents). The staff is welcoming and friendly, although I do not need care services, it's important to know it 's available. A resident can be as involved in the community as they whish to be. I ...
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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.

Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence

5.0
The food is very good the staff is premium level of caring they go above and beyond to make sure their residents feel like home and try to create a family culture.

Oakland Gardens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens 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 Oakland Gardens 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
19.6%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland Gardens 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 Oakland Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland Gardens 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 Oakland Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community and Southwick Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakland Gardens, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 65 independent living facilities near Oakland Gardens, Connecticut. See the full list.

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