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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
36 reviews
9.3
Review score
36 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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My mother has been a resident of split rock for a little over a year. She is considered an independent living with no personal aid care. She does get some minimal house keeping. I have had issues regarding...
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.
Set at the heart of it all, Benchmark at Split Rock welcomes you to connect — with friends, with nature, with your passions and your talents. Our brand new, state-of-the-art community will be a place where innovation and tradition meet.Nestled among the shops and restaurants at Split Rock, we are...
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Photo of Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights
22 Photos available
8.5
Review score
8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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My mother is currently a resident at Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights and she is very happy here at this facility. Everyone has been very helpful. The cleanliness and friendliness is great. The staff...
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.
Crosby Commons at Wesley Village is situated on a 39 acre campus of care. From its covered porches, you can overlook the Housatonic River and Long Island sound. Spacious studio and one bedroom apartments with grab bars and easy access showers make living very comfortable. The staff has been here...
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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
10
Review score
87 reviews
10
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87 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
18%
3 star
2%
2 star
3%
1 star
1%
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My mother in law felt comfortable and happy from the first day. Staff is friendly and helpful. I was impressed with [name removed] who worked hard to organize a room and admission on short notice she drove...
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
Review score
52 reviews
9.9
Review score
52 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
10%
3 star
4%
2 star
6%
1 star
4%
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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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1818 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
52 reviews
9.9
Review score
52 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
10%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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I would give fives across-the-board on all questions. I am exceptionally happy with the choice that was made. I have been singing your praises ever since I've gone on the initial interviews and tours 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.
Maplewood at Orange has carefully blended 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. Just in the heart of the shopping and...
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2727 Photos available
9.9
Review score
24 reviews
9.9
Review score
24 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
13%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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I love this place and the staff are very helpful. The nicest thing at River Valley is the friendly residents and staff members. Within a few weeks/months I felt like I was in the middle of family. And I...
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.
River Valley, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, has just opened, this Spring of 2021! River Valley offers a luxurious, all-inclusive resort-style community is designed for adults 55 and over. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of modern day living without the hassle of upkeep!River...
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1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
47 reviews
9.8
Review score
47 reviews
5 star
88%
4 star
8%
3 star
0%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
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What we like the most about Maplewood at Southport is the lovely environment, nice, caring people who seemed to truly care. They have great activities and a high degree of care, if needed.
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.
Leasing Gallery Now Open. Visit us at 1720 Post Road (next to Starbucks), Fairfield. Now accepting reservations. Maplewood at Southport is a luxury senior living community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. The community is situated on 27-acres of beautifully...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge
1010 Photos available
9.4
Review score
56 reviews
9.4
Review score
56 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
32%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
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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 Carriage Green at Milford
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
33 reviews
9.3
Review score
33 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
39%
3 star
9%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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I would recommend to anyone seeking care for a loved one for respite , assisted living, and/or memory care. Carriage Green is a good setting for my mom. The staff and facilities meet her needs and she...
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.
Carriage Green at Milford is nestled in a residential neighborhood in the quaint New England town of Milford, CT. Our superb location complements the quality of life found within our community, where residents enjoy a wonderful quality of life and carefree lifestyle that is secure and...
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Photo of MiddleBrook Farms at Trumbull
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
39 reviews
9.0
Review score
39 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
28%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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.
Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood within the charming town of Trumbull. We are convenient to shops and amenities and just a short distance from the theater as well as Sacred Heart and Fairfield Universities. Our superb location complements the quality...
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Photo of Spring Meadows by Monarch
2222 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
45 reviews
8.7
Review score
45 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
33%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
1 star
7%
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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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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Orange
44 Photos available
8.6
Review score
3 reviews
8.6
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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We have been very pleased thus far with our experience. For reasons unknown, the management company switched effective today but I think ownership is the same. I certainly hope that the quality of experience...
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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Photo of Coachman Square at Woodbridge
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
27 reviews
8.5
Review score
27 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
22%
3 star
15%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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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Photo of Sunrise of Fairfield
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
5.0
Review score
8 reviews
5.0
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
37%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
25%
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Sunrise has been great. My mom is doing very well there. The independence she has there and the ability to walk around an be social has been very good for her. We're very happy with Sunrise.
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.
Nestled in a residential neighborhood of charming Fairfield County, Connecticut, Sunrise of Fairfield provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our ideal location just 50 miles from New York is easily...
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Photo of Crosby Commons
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.
Photo of Teresian Towers and Carmel Ridge
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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77 Photos available
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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1818 Photos available
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.
We offer a very neat and quiet independent living for seniors 62 years and up. Walking distance to all shopping in Post Road Orange-CT. We coordinate with Orange senior community center to take advantage of all great services and programs they offer to seniors.
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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.
Photo of Stonehaven Rest Home
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.
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.
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.
Sycamore Place Apartments is a senior's housing residence located in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. With a positive and welcoming atmosphere, Sycamore Place Apartments is a wonderful choice for your new home. Known as 'Park City', Bridgeport is a dream for anyone who loves nature and...
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5 star
29%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
14%
1 star
43%
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I like the care here from the great staff at this clean community. The meals are good and they have a great chief. They have a room with a beautiful view over lookng the ocean. I would recommend this...
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.
Seacrest Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the historic and scenic West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. West Haven has been an established township since 1648 and sits right along the shoreline, hosting a beautiful and relaxing beach. Our gorgeous senior living...

Cost of independent living in Shelton, CT

The average cost of senior living in Shelton is $10,065 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bantam, CT with an average of $6,484 per month.

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

Shelton, CT
$10,065/mo
$9,899/mo
$9,470/mo

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

Shelton, CT
$10,065/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$12,479/mo
$12,479/mo
Independent Living
$10,065/mo

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

Semi-Private
$10,353/mo
Studio
$6,156/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,497/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shelton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Shelton

Recent reviews for independent living in Shelton

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.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and supportive staff. Residents and families express their appreciation for the caring and attentive nature of the staff at several communities, including The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC, where staff learn the names and stories of residents and show genuine concern for their well-being. My mother at The Waterma ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Reviews highlight the wide range of activities that keep residents active and engaged. At The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC, residents enjoy a variety of activities from games and exercises to social events and outings. At River Valley Retirement Community, families appreciate the encourage ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Several reviews mention the cleanliness, upkeep, and well-maintained facilities at their community, such as River Valley Retirement Community, where the building is brand new and the gym facilities, apartments, and common areas are kept in excellent condition. Residents at The Watermark at 30 ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating management. Residents and families speak highly of the management's responsiveness, availability, and adaptability to residents' needs. At The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC, staff went above and beyond to make the move-in process as smooth as possible, while at River Valley Retirement Community, potent ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC, residents enjoy excellent meals and accommodating dining services, including the indoor pool with glass panels and stunning views of the surrounding greenery. At River ...
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Engaging social environment. Lastly, residents emphasize the importance of the social environment at their community. At The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC, there is a strong community bond among residents, while at Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights, mothers and their families are happy to see their loved ones thr ...
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Shelton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelton, 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 Shelton 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 Shelton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelton, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelton 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 Shelton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelton, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelton 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 Shelton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelton, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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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 Shelton, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Shelton, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shelton, 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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