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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Westbrook, CT

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Photo of HarborChase of Madison
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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24 reviews
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5 star
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The whole team at HarborChase has been so wonderful to my dad and our whole family - they truly demonstrate a level of care and thoughtfulness that I did not expect to be able to find anywhere. Our whole...
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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7.0
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17 reviews
7.0
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17 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
24%
3 star
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It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is a warm and gracious assisted living and retirement community with 72 bright and spacious one- and two- bedroom apartments, located in the Connecticut River Valley.A terrific value for independent seniors, we offer chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping...
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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: 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: 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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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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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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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...
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.
The town of Killingworth CT is equidistant from Middletown and Long Island Sound. You may have driven past it on Route 81 going to one of your favorite beaches in Clinton, Madison or Westbrook. We are easy to find from Route 9 and just a mile north of the Killingworth traffic circle. Come see why...
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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.
Maintaining independence is wonderful-but living independently doesn't have to mean living alone and contending with everyday tasks and responsibilities that can become overwhelming.The Homestead provides everything needed to enjoy independent living that is not only comfortable and safe, but...
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Cost of independent living in Westbrook, CT

The average cost of senior living in Westbrook is $7,110 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $3,815 per month.

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

Westbrook, CT
$7,110/mo

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

Westbrook, CT
$7,110/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$9,052/mo
Independent Living
$7,110/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,877/mo
Studio
$7,011/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,449/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Westbrook

Recent reviews for independent living in Westbrook

Solstice Senior Living at Groton

4.6
I'm speaking as an outsider. Going on my mother's opinion. We chose Solstice because of the cleanliness, friendliness of everyone, and cooking her meals, etc. But rent is very high for being understaffed I think. My sister and I have been helping to pay her rent for about a year. They usually ...
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Crescent Point At Niantic

4.3
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.

HarborChase of Branford

4.0
The people we met with were welcoming and reassuring that they would take good care of our mother. Place is a bit dated and the head nurse is not very accommodating, but most everyone else is extremely nice. Food is excellent.

Westbrook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westbrook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook 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 Westbrook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westbrook, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Westbrook 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 Westbrook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westbrook, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westbrook 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 Westbrook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westbrook, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, HarborChase of Madison and The Village at South Farms are the top-rated independent living facilities near Westbrook, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Westbrook, Connecticut. See the full list.

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