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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Windham County, CT

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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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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: 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: 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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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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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: 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.
Cedar Springs is actually two distinct communities we call Cedar Springs East and Cedar Springs West. Cedar Springs East is easily found at the end of Aircraft Road (off of Route 10 by Dunkin Donuts). The Quinnipiac River separates Cedar Springs West which is located right off West Queen Street...
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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
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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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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.
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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...
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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.
We have two residential apartment communities in two convenient locations in Canton, MA. Canton Estates is for those who want spaciousness, convenience and comfort in a contemporary environment. We have short term leases available. Our locations are all easily accessible from Routes RT. 1, 128,...
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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Windham County, CT

The average cost of senior living in Windham County is $4,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $3,766 per month.

Independent living costs in Windham County, CT, vs. nearby counties

Windham County, CT
$4,194/mo

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

Windham County, CT
$4,194/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Windham County, CT, vs. other senior living options

$9,224/mo
Independent Living
$4,194/mo

Senior living costs in Windham County 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: Windham County, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWindham County, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,194/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,149/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,224/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Windham County, CT:$4,194/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Windham County, CT:$7,149/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Windham County, CT:$9,224/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Windham County, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Windham County 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 average 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
Windham County, CT$3,956/mo$4,071/mo-2.8%
Connecticut$3,381/mo$3,564/mo-5.1%
National$2,803/mo$2,787/mo+0.6%
Windham County, CT
2024 average cost:$3,956/mo
2023 average cost:$4,071/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,381/mo
2023 average cost:$3,564/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,803/mo
2023 average cost:$2,787/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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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 Windham County

Recent reviews for independent living in Windham County

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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Windham County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Windham County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Windham County, 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 Windham County 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 Windham County 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
16.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Windham County 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 Windham County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Windham County, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Windham County 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 Windham County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Windham County, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.6%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.9%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Creamery Brook Village, Atria Draper Place and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated independent living facilities near Windham County, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 352 independent living facilities near Windham County, Connecticut. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Windham County, Connecticut are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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