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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Westford, CT

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 20 independent living facilities in Westford, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Holiday Bluebird Estates
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33 Floor plans available
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I've noticed that many here seem better suited for assisted living-probably around 75% use walkers, and quite a few have aides. It's a caring and friendly community overall, but it feels more like a home for...
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.
Bluebird Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in Old Bluebird Acres, our grounds were once a thriving apple orchard and Bluebird Estates' scenic landscaping reflects the picturesque beauty of bygone days. You'll love the quiet serenity of our...
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80 reviews
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The tour was remote and handled very well. Booked the apartment right after the tour. Apartment was not ready for move in after possession date (we came to assemble the furniture before bringing her). This...
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.
White Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the charming community of Manchester, you'll love the elegant beauty of White Oaks while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. If you're in the mood to explore, you'll...
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77 reviews
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The facility is beautiful, the tour really sells it nicely. Unfortunately the circumstances around my grandmas stay at the reserve weren’t as planned. Their care levels originally placed her at a level 5...
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 Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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13 reviews
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Staff is very welcoming and pleasant. They also encourage residents to get involved in the activities. And they have a great number and variety of activities, including shopping trips, parties, and outings...
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 Ivy at Ellington is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities. Ellington has its roots as an agricultural community as well as a resort community with Crystal Lake within its boundaries. Conveniently located in Ellington,...
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They are all very friendly, caring and helpful! Yes, we would recommend the community to other families. I helped get a dear friend in Creamery Brook and he has been there just over a year and is happy there...
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.
Creamery Brook Village is in the historic northeast CT town of Brooklyn - minutes from Interstate 395, routes 6 and 169. We are sponsored by PierceCare, a nonprofit provider of Eldercare Services. Creamery Brook is designed to be a community for those who seek the ease and security of living...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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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: 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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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: 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: 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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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: 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.
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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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.
Hillcrest of South Windsor, Connecticut is a comfortable and convenient apartment community designed to meet the needs of seniors 62 and over, offering independent living at a rent you can afford. Ideally located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is just a short drive...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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: 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.
Watson Farm is a delightful community of apartment rentals for seniors 55 and over, offering independent living at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted 72-unit community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, with restaurants, medical services and...

Cost of independent living in Westford, CT

The average cost of senior living in Westford is $4,482 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,798 per month.

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

Westford, CT
$4,482/mo
$5,286/mo

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

Westford, CT
$4,482/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$7,287/mo
Independent Living
$4,482/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,605/mo
Studio
$5,219/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,253/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,892/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,602/mo

Senior living costs in Westford 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: Westford, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWestford, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,482/mo$6,439/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$7,287/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,287/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Westford, CT:$4,482/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Westford, CT:$7,287/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Westford, CT:$7,287/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Westford, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Westford 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Westford, CT$3,327/mo$3,480/mo-4.4%
Connecticut$3,785/mo$3,647/mo+3.8%
National$3,219/mo$3,145/mo+2.3%
Westford, CT
2024 average cost:$3,327/mo
2023 average cost:$3,480/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,785/mo
2023 average cost:$3,647/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,219/mo
2023 average cost:$3,145/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Westford

Recent reviews for independent living in Westford

Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.

Suffield by the River

5.0
From the time that I walked in, I was treated with dignity and respect. I felt like I was introduced to every single person that worked there. Everyone was so nice. It felt real and true. 3 months later and I still could not be happier with my decision. Suffield by the River truly is a special ...
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East Village Place in East Longmeadow, MA

4.6
We brought my my mother-in-law to East Village Place after visits to three area memory care centers and 6 months of trying to convince her husband that this was a better option for her than he could give her himself in their home. Her behavior had become erratic and his frustrations very real. ...
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Westford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westford, 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 Westford 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 Westford 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
15.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Westford 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 Westford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westford, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westford 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 Westford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westford, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Bluebird Estates, Holiday White Oaks and The Reserve at East Longmeadow are the top-rated independent living facilities near Westford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Westford, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Westford, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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