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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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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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: 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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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily and...
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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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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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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.
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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.
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Photo of The Retreat
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
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My dad is currently in the skilled nursing level and I couldn’t be happier with the care he is receiving. They care for him and love him like he was their family member. They are so attentive to his needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
Chester Village West is a continuing care retirement community located in the picturesque lower Connecticut River Valley offering small town charm and special attention to service. Often tired of home upkeep, residents find that Chester Village West provides the services they need to maintain...
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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.
Photo of The Heights
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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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.
Individuals of discerning taste and cosmopolitan backgrounds have been choosing Bay view and the Cottages at Bay View as their destination for convenient, spacious, attractive and personable living. Bay View and the Cottages at Bay View is designed to accommodate the needs of a mature independent...
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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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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.
Photo of Immanuel House
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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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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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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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 Wauregan, CT

The average cost of senior living in Wauregan is $4,993 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $3,826 per month.

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

Wauregan, CT
$4,993/mo
$5,286/mo

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

Wauregan, CT
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,850/mo
Independent Living
$4,993/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,862/mo
Studio
$5,955/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,149/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,841/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/mo

Senior living costs in Wauregan 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: Wauregan, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWauregan, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,993/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,850/mo$8,586/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,850/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wauregan, CT:$4,993/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wauregan, CT:$4,850/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wauregan, CT:$4,850/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wauregan, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wauregan 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 Wauregan, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wauregan 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wauregan, CT$3,426/mo$3,368/mo+1.7%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,855/mo-2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wauregan, CT
2024 average cost:$3,426/mo
2023 average cost:$3,368/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Wauregan

Recent reviews for independent living in Wauregan

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.

Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0
I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...
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Cornerstone at Canton

5.0
The Compass neighborhood at Cornerstone of Canton has been a blessing for my mom and my family. She was very reluctant to leave her home, but she finally did and has found a whole new life at Cornerstone and absolutely loves it there. Can't say enough about how wonderful it is, the activities, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Active and social community vibe. Many reviews mention the engaging and lively atmosphere at various communities, such as Anchor Bay at Pocasset, where residents actively engage in activities and form new friendships. This includes group activities, social events, and opportunities for residents to participate in hobbies and i ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the warm and caring nature of the staff at their community, such as Atria Draper Place, where residents and their families have formed deep bonds with caregivers, making the transition easier for everyone involved.
Variety of activities and interests. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities and events offered in communities, like StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, where staff members organize a variety of activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Accommodating to residents' needs. Reviews often highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers and staff, such as Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, who make daily life easier for residents by adapting to their specific needs and preferences, from dietary restrictions to mobility challenges.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Throughout reviews, cleanliness and upkeep stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as seen in Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, where residents praise the well-maintained facilities, both inside and out.
Communication and transparency between families and staff. Reviews contain many mentions of clear and consistent communication between community staff members and families, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met, as seen in Arbors of Hop Brook, where regular updates and open conversations are a priority.
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Wauregan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauregan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauregan, 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 Wauregan 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 Wauregan 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
26.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauregan 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 Wauregan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauregan 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 Wauregan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Draper Place and Colebrook Village at Hebron are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wauregan, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 372 independent living facilities near Wauregan, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wauregan, Connecticut are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Colebrook Village at Hebron. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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