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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: 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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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
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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: 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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Yes, staff goes out of their way to be helpful. As a family member they allow me to be able to know Mom is cared for 24/7 when I'm not with her which gives me the freedom to do the things I still need to do....
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.
Located in Southington, Connecticut, The Orchards provides easy access to shopping, medical services and other services offered in downtown Southington. Each resident enjoys the privacy of their own studio, one or two bedroom apartment with all the benefits of a full service community. The...
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.
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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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: 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: 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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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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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[name removed] has been several times, and mom is more alert, participating in exercises, engaging in conversations! Much improvement! The place is beautiful open, sunny, all the members are smiling, saying...
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.
Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit residential assisted living community that offers a warm and caring atmosphere with an exemplary health care staff. There are 2 levels of care in our community; assisted living and our secure memory care neighborhood...
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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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Everything here has been wonderful! The staff are fabulous, the food is delicious, and they've got social activities going on all the time! The facility itself is a very nice looking older building, and it...
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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.

Cost of independent living in South Canaan, CT

The average cost of senior living in South Canaan is $4,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simsbury Center, CT with an average of $3,766 per month.

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

South Canaan, CT
$4,712/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in South Canaan, CT, vs. other senior living options

$8,728/mo
Independent Living
$4,712/mo

Independent living costs in South Canaan, CT, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,387/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,944/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,861/mo

Senior living costs in South Canaan 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: South Canaan, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Canaan, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,712/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,544/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,728/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Canaan, CT:$4,712/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Canaan, CT:$7,544/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Canaan, CT:$8,728/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in South Canaan

Recent reviews for independent living in South Canaan

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

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 Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

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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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South Canaan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Canaan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Canaan, 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 South Canaan 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 South Canaan 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
21.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
52.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Canaan 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 South Canaan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
54.4%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Canaan 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 South Canaan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.9%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
43.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.2%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Danbury, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Canaan, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 261 independent living facilities near South Canaan, Connecticut. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in South Canaan, Connecticut are Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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