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Photo of Maplewood at DanburyCommunity card badge
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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85 reviews
9.8
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85 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
27%
3 star
5%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
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They welcomed my Mom with open arms and have helped our family out with good communication. She is starting to adjust to her new place and is coming out of her shell. Everyone here has been great to deal...
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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2828 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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79 reviews
9.8
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79 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
18%
3 star
5%
2 star
1%
1 star
3%
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Thank you to [name removed] and her entire team for being so amazing to my mom and family. You are stellar and it trickles down from you to your entire staff. Everyone has gone above and beyond for my mom...
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.
Spring Village at Danbury is a boutique, affordable assisted living community specializing in enhanced care, located in the heart of Danbury, CT. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and for those who need an individualized approach to care. We...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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77 reviews
9.7
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77 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
2 star
1%
1 star
0%
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The staff was very kind. My mother passed away before my father and they were very supportive of my dad after mom's death. They had an any amazing way of checking on him without seeming intrusive. It's a...
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.
Residents of Ridgefield Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided for by a caring...
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55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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13 reviews
8.9
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13 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
15%
3 star
0%
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0%
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Glenn Crest has been exactly what my parent needs. It's been a good fit. It is independent living with one meal included. They check up on her.
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.
Our beautiful and spacious independent living community is located in Danbury, CT near the Danbury Hospital, world class shopping, and about an hour from all the luxuries of New York City. We offer all the conveniences of large city living, with the home feel of a rural setting. Our residents...
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1414 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.7
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21 reviews
8.7
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21 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
24%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
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Although everything has been great, it is quite expensive and was recently notified of an increase. The facility is very nice and very clean. Staff is wonderful and quite friendly/helpful!
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 all-new Ridgefield Station offers local seniors service-enriched Independent and Assisted Living and a residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences,...
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1010 Photos available
7.5
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7 reviews
7.5
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7 reviews
5 star
14%
4 star
58%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
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The overall experience is above fair. Quality of dining is an ongoing disappointing experience, staff are excellent, but scarce, there appears to be a strong disconnect between the administration and the...
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.
Keystone Place at Wooster Heights is an aging in place Senior community in Danbury, CT. As one of Danbury's newest community we offer Independant, Assisted and Memory Care apartments. Our Independent apartments have large kitchens complete with stove, refrigerator and large cabinets with quartz...
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22 Photos available
2.0
Review score
23 reviews
2.0
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23 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
22%
3 star
17%
2 star
17%
1 star
4%
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We chose The Plaza at Clover Lake because the location was very convenient for visiting and the facility itself is very beautiful. All of the staff and residents have been very friendly and everyone looks...
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.
Plaza at Clover Lake is an assisted living community located in Carmel, NY. The city of Carmel is located in Putnam County and home to just over 34,000 people. Carmel is a small waterfront community with a golf course, library, shops and restaurants, where residents can go out for lunch, go...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Brewster, NY

The average cost of senior living in Brewster is $7,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beacon, NY with an average of $4,372 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brewster, NY vs. nearby cities

Brewster, NY
$7,161/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brewster, NY vs. the state and national average

Brewster, NY
$7,161/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$7,741/mo
Independent Living
$7,161/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Brewster, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,398/mo
Studio
$6,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,898/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,892/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Brewster

Recent reviews for independent living in Brewster

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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Glen Crest in Danbury, CT

4.7
I would highly recommend Glen Crest to others. Our overall experience with this facility was great. My mother loved their food. They had a lot of activities, but my mom was stubborn about participating in them. She couldn't remember to go. Dementia.

Sunrise of Wilton

5.0
We would certainly recommend Sunrise Wilton. They have built / designed a very caring community. They go to great lengths to engage new members and their family. Working with the entire team - nurses, the doctor and all the care team have provided my Dad with exceptional care across the full ...
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Brewster independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brewster independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brewster, 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 Brewster 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 Brewster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brewster, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Brewster 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 Brewster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brewster, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brewster 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 Brewster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brewster, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Danbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brewster, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Brewster, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Brewster, New York are Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Danbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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