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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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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...
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.
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: 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: 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Plainville, CT

The average cost of senior living in Plainville is $6,015 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,798 per month.

Independent living costs in Plainville, CT, vs. nearby cities

Plainville, CT
$6,015/mo
$6,045/mo

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

Plainville, CT
$6,015/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Plainville, CT, vs. other senior living options

$10,085/mo
$10,085/mo
Independent Living
$6,015/mo

Independent living costs in Plainville, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,052/mo
Studio
$5,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,008/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,887/mo

Senior living costs in Plainville vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Plainville, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlainville, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$6,015/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$10,085/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$10,085/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Plainville, CT:$6,015/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Plainville, CT:$10,085/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Plainville, CT:$10,085/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Plainville, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Plainville and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Plainville, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Plainville have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Plainville, CT$3,099/mo$3,522/mo-12.0%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,855/mo-2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Plainville, CT
2024 average cost:$3,099/mo
2023 average cost:$3,522/mo
Percent change:-12.0%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,754/mo
2023 average cost:$3,855/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Plainville

Recent reviews for independent living in Plainville

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 Ivy at Watertown

4.5
The Ivy at Watertown is beautiful, we have no problems there at all, the services are fine and the rooms are beautiful. We have had a few meals there ourselves and they are really good. The activities also seem to be fine. The staff also are really good about bringing our loved one his ...
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Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.

Plainville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plainville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plainville, 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 Plainville 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 Plainville 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
15.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Plainville 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 Plainville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plainville, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plainville 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 Plainville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring, The Residence at Brookside and Holiday Farmington are the top-rated independent living facilities near Plainville, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 66 independent living facilities near Plainville, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Plainville, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and The Residence at Ferry Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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