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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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2020 Photos available
9.9
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52 reviews
9.9
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52 reviews
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They do a great job welcoming and introducing new residents into the community. They could digitize the events though, they just have a newsletter and bulletin board, a digital reminder through phone or...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, a Health Care Center with assisted...
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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85 reviews
9.8
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They welcomed my Mom with open arms and have helped our family out with good communication. She is starting to adjust to her new place and is coming out of her shell. Everyone here has been great to deal...
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
9.8
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9.8
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Thank you to [name removed] and her entire team for being so amazing to my mom and family. You are stellar and it trickles down from you to your entire staff. Everyone has gone above and beyond for my mom...
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.
Spring Village at Danbury is a boutique, affordable assisted living community specializing in enhanced care, located in the heart of Danbury, CT. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and for those who need an individualized approach to care. We...
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1010 Floor plans available
9.5
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56 reviews
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56 reviews
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The decision to place a parent in a memory care assisted living is one of the hardest decisions a family can make. Maplewood at Stony Hill not only understands this, but exceeds expectations starting with...
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 Stony Hill in Bethel is the only assisted living community in Northern Fairfield County that is fully dedicated to those living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Memory care is our singular focus. Maplewood at Stony Hill is an innovative, purposefully built assisted living and memory...
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9.2
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38 reviews
9.2
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38 reviews
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5 stars across the board. We chose The Watermark at East Hill because of the attentiveness of the staff showed how much they care The care has been excellent. The staff is very caring and takes excellent...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events and assisted living,...
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1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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My wife had an eight week stay at Pomperaug Woods and I couldn't be happier with the complete staff including the kitchen! All of the people involved in my wife"s recovery are superheros. They have what it...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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78 reviews
9.2
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Facility offers many activities, food is excellent, very clean, aides very helpful, transportation to Church. I would absolutely recommend Maplewood at Newtown to others!
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 Newtown has much to offer residents and families -- from the sunlit lobby and resort-style couryard to the helpful concierge service and family-friendly country store. Thoughtfully laid-out apartments, designed specifically for older adults, are beautifully appointed and feature...
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2222 Photos available
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8.7
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45 reviews
8.7
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45 reviews
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My loved one is a resident at Spring Meadows. The move in process had some issues. My loved one's apartment was not ready when dad was to move in and still had some things incomplete on move in day. The...
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.
Life is all about balance. That is why our community is strategically located in a small, suburban New England town in the well-regarded Fairfield County area. This means you have a small community feeling while still being close to major attractions and mass transit to New York City.Connections...
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1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
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47 reviews
8.6
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47 reviews
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Staff is caring and compassionate . The activities director runs an excellent program to keep all involved and stimulated . Holiday programs are great , involving family and friends .
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.
Monarch Southbury, formerly known as Motif by Monarch, is located in the Southbury area, which is full of natural beauty, and our community makes the most of Mother Nature's finest. Located on Main Street South in Southbury, Connecticut, Motif is set against rolling green hills, with several...
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Photo of The Village at Brookfield Common
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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40 reviews
8.5
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40 reviews
5 star
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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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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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1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
6.0
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16 reviews
6.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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I love the independence and the fact that I can be friends with everyone. I have a lot of friends here. Everyone is kind, friendly and talkative. I couldn't ask for better.
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.
Newtown seniors and their families can discover a vibrant, refreshing option for upscale senior living in Church Hill Village. This community is built with modern seniors in mind, creating the active, social atmosphere they need to thrive. Our community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care to...
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6.0
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5 star
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We received exceptional care at the Lutheran home. The staff was compassionate and understanding of my mothers needs. The facilities cleanliness, responsiveness, and tailored care plans made it feel like a...
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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Great staff and good food. Actually gained weight.
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.
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8.5
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0 reviews
I'm still transitioning and adjusting but the community is great and I like it here. I am very happy
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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66 Photos available
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Perhaps the greatest joy in retiring is knowing you can live life to its fullest.Maintaining your independence and helping you enjoy your life is our main goal at Carmel Ridge and Teresian Towers. Located on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Center, our unique independent senior communities provide the...
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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.
St. Joseph’s Center strives to offer quality senior care while maintaining our Catholic identity and mission. Located in desirable Trumbull, CT our residents enjoy a high quality of life with access to all that Trumbull that has to offer. Voted as one of the “Best Town for Families” by Family...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sandy Hook, CT

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Hook is $10,337 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Torrington, CT with an average of $6,459 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sandy Hook, CT vs. nearby cities

Sandy Hook, CT
$10,337/mo
$10,297/mo

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

Sandy Hook, CT
$10,337/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$12,593/mo
$12,593/mo
Independent Living
$10,337/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,368/mo
Studio
$6,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,415/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,423/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sandy Hook over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sandy Hook

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy Hook

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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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.

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.

Sandy Hook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Hook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook 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
46.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Hook, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Hook, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 16 independent living facilities near Sandy Hook, Connecticut. See the full list.

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

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