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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Willington, CT

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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.
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...
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: 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...
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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.
Berry Patch is a senior living apartment community for adults 62 and over, at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, where restaurants, medical services and shopping—the Shoppes at Buckland Hills and...
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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.
Our April Time Residential Care Home is conveniently located in the classic Manchester, Connecticut. Nestled among New England's picturesque scenery and quiet community, we pride ourselves on having an array of well-maintained apartments as part of our beautiful living community. We are known for...
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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: 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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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
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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.
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: 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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This is an older building so I would give the look of it a 3. They offer daily activities such as Karaoke, daily exercise and my mom has taken advantage of the bingo. My parents attitude is now more...
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.
Delamere WoodsSituated in a picturesque country setting right off route 159 in Hartford County, Delamere Woods in Windsor, CT is an independent living community for those who want to enjoy their golden years in a tranquil environment. While the greenery and scenic landscapes are peaceful, they...
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.

Cost of independent living in Willington, CT

The average cost of senior living in Willington is $4,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,798 per month.

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

Willington, CT
$4,295/mo
$5,286/mo

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

Willington, CT
$4,295/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,920/mo
Independent Living
$4,295/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,276/mo
Studio
$6,391/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,117/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,332/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,006/mo

Senior living costs in Willington 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: Willington, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillington, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,295/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,920/mo$8,586/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,920/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Willington, CT:$4,295/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Willington, CT:$5,920/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Willington, CT:$5,920/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Willington, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Willington 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
Willington, CT$3,976/mo$4,094/mo-2.9%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,909/mo-4.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,158/mo+2.8%
Willington, CT
2024 average cost:$3,976/mo
2023 average cost:$4,094/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,754/mo
2023 average cost:$3,909/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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 Willington

Recent reviews for independent living in Willington

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.

Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

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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Willington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willington, 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 Willington 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 Willington 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
21.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Willington 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 Willington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willington, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willington 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 Willington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
47%
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