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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge
1010 Photos available
8.6
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57 reviews
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My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge and overall everything has been great for her so far. The value for cost is reasonable. The food is pretty good and the activities...
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.
Brookdale Woodbridge is an assisted living and memory care community in the upscale community of Woodbridge, Connecticut. Woodbridge is a historic city with a strong sense of heritage and is home to many of the faculty at nearby Yale University. As one of the wealthiest towns in the country,...
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Photo of Fellowship Community
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8.6
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This is a place full of amazing people! So many active seniors, engaged in living their lives fully, working - in large ways or small, to the best of their abilities - to make the world a better place.
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.
The Fellowship Community serves the needs of elder members through the various phases of aging, from living independently in apartments to needing direct, one-on-one care. Our Members are able to age in place all the way through end of life in a loving, homey environment.The Fellowship stands...
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1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.5
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21 reviews
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The staff is all wonderful, very positive, and always helpful. They have a new Culinary Institute of America trained chef who has upped the menu. Apartments are great with new finishes (carpet, appliances...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Villa St. Francis
11 Photo available
8.5
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8.5
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It is so lovely there. The atmosphere is calm and quiet. The staff is exceptional. The food is very tasty and the chef is a sweetheart. Every person that works there wants to be there. My mother is so happy....
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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Photo of Southmayd Home for Women
2020 Photos available
8.5
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23 reviews
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They were great with mom, but limited to what she needed, she needs 24hr care, I really thought they were a great fit, but mom needed more. The staff was great especially nurse [name removed], when she...
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.
Families who want for their loved one a more personalized residential care experience than the typical franchise facility have long seen Southmayd Home as a local jewel. For well over a century, Southmayd has provided ladies around greater Waterbury residential living with assisted care- at a...
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8.5
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2 reviews
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It's awesome!! Beautiful facility and property. Mom is extremely happy with living there. There are no activities at this complex. Mom wishes there was!! It's all independent living. We picked this...
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.
If you're 55 or over with an eye toward quality, in search of a senior living community, you'll find what you want, at the price you want at Boulder Ridge in Canton, Connecticut. Conveniently located on the Canton-Avon line, this age-restricted Metro Prime senior living community is just a short...
Photo of Shady Oaks Assisted Living
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8.2
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8.2
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I give them all a 5 as Shady Oaks is a very well run facility. They sent me an update on my mother's recent visits from their doctor and changes in her medication just today. The staff onsite is very nice...
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.
Shady Oaks provides strong nursing in a cozy and loyal home. Bristol Press readers voted us Best of Bristol in 2022, 2021, & 2020. We average 4.9/5 stars in 70+ online reviews. We are a smart alternative to 24hr. home care and nursing homes.Strong Nursing: We excel at high end nursing,...
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Photo of Keystone Place at Newbury Brook
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It was very homey and everyone was very friendly. I saw other places that were very impressive, opulent almost, but they didn't feel like home. Also, the apartments are really spacious, well appointed and...
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.
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Photo of Ridgefield Station
1414 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.0
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21 reviews
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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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Photo of Meadow Ridge
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Amazing place. It is clear that the staff's primary concerns are the residents' well being, safety, and enjoyment of their life at Meadow Ridge. All facilities are generous, lovely, and well...
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.
Meadow Ridge is a continuing care retirement community located in Redding, CT. Our community includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, 24-hour Skilled Nursing services and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a distinctivelifestyle on our campus nestled among 136 acres of...
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Photo of Louis F Payn Foundation
11 Photo available
8.0
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2 reviews
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It's a great caring place. The staff is excellent and strives learn each persons habits. I feared going into this residence, but after one week I feel like I'm home.
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.
We now require that all new admissions MUST be vaccinated against COVID19.Louis F Payn Foundation provides seniors with an independent living community in Chatham, NY. Chatham is a part of Columbia County and it provides its residents with a great place to live. Those who spend time in Chatham...
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Photo of The Inn
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8.0
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What we like the most about The Inn is that it is smaller and it is like having another family. I love the music that they bring in as well as the local school children singing and other good musical groups....
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.
Just a stone's throw from New Canaan's bustling town center, The Inn is Waveny's charming residence for seniors who can appreciate the benefits of independent living in a supportive, intimate retirement community. Like all of Waveny, The Inn welcomes residents from all areas.Nestled in a scenic...
Photo of Kimball Farms, a CCRC
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My mom (90 yearsold ) has been living in the memory care area for almost a year.They are caring and wonderful. She loves it. It’s small and I feel so happy knowing she is 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.
Kimball Farms, a not-for-profit retirement community in Lenox, Massachusetts, in the heart of The Berkshires of Western MA. Kimball Farms is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a continuum of care with a variety of housing options. Kimball Farms Lifecare Retirement Community...
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Photo of Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights
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My mother is currently a resident at Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights and she is very happy here at this facility. Everyone has been very helpful. The cleanliness and friendliness is great. The staff...
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.
Crosby Commons at Wesley Village is situated on a 39 acre campus of care. From its covered porches, you can overlook the Housatonic River and Long Island sound. Spacious studio and one bedroom apartments with grab bars and easy access showers make living very comfortable. The staff has been here...
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Photo of Edgehill, a CCRC
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Lovely apartment, very Welcoming staff and residents, excellent food- but inadequate gym and activity space. I certainly recommend this residence- very well located, one hour by train to New York City, near...
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.
Edgehill, a lifecare community by Benchmark Senior Living is conveniently located on the border of Stamford and Greenwich. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing Care. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and...
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Photo of Yorktown Assisted Living Residence
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but it...
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.
At Yorktown Assisted Living our mission is to provide personal care and the highest quality-of-life by partnering with residents and families to foster meaningful relationships. Our hand-picked staff are passionate about care and the people we care for, and are committed to supporting the...
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Photo of Coachman Square at Woodbridge
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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30 reviews
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30 reviews
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What we like the most about Coachman Square is the Friendliness of the staff. They have been great whenever we had any issues. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
Coachman Square at Woodbridge is nestled in the quaint town of Woodbridge, CT where a convenient location offers the best of two worlds. Enjoy the tranquility of our charming town, as well as the nearby cultural attractions of New Haven, including the Shubert Theater, art galleries, the Peabody...
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Photo of Maplewood at Darien
1818 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.9
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67 reviews
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All the personnel show incredible compassion for the residents. They go to great lengths to plan events for every holiday season. The size of the community also feels much more like a family.
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 Darien is an assisted living and memory care residents for the most discerning seniors. Exquisite interior desgin, an enthusiastic and experienced staff of associates, engaging social and cultural enrichments opportunities, and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients...
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Photo of The Promenade at Middletown
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43 reviews
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[name removed] was awesome /extremely helpful!! [name removed] went above and beyond visiting my family member at rehab getting information that was needed when I was unable to. She also helped with...
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.
The Promenade at Middletown is an assisted living community located in Middletown, NY. Our beautiful community is dedicated to the happy living of our residents. We offer a variety of amenities and pleasures for our community for residents. Assisted living has never been so wonderful for...
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Photo of Anthology of Farmington
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33 Floor plans available
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We never thought we would find an assistant living facility which combines a staff that genuinely cares for its elder clients, having an almost new facility, serving food that compares with a 4-star...
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.
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Photo of The Ivy at Watertown
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They're top notch! Friendly, caring and communicative. I think they're great! My mom coming from a house feels the apartments are small, but after seeing other options, I think they're have a beautiful...
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.
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Photo of Keystone Place at Wooster Heights
1010 Photos available
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There has been tremendous turnover in administration which impacted our experience greatly at the beginning. Not a good start. But things are improving and the memory care area has been consistently good.
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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Photo of The Bristal at Armonk
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7.5
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32 reviews
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The staff is wonderful, they are so sweet with my mother and always talk to her and are so kind!! They have a variety of activities which is nice and really helped my mother break out of her shell and...
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 Bristal at Armonk is a gracious residence situated in northern Westchester County. This is an ideal setting for the creative, active and interesting life you'll experience at The Bristal. Our genuinely skillful and caring professionals attend to your needs and well-being each day, providing a...
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Photo of The Residence at Brookside
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The administrator is wonderful. Activities are fabulous. My Aunt is very happy there, and the staff is happy to help the whole family.
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.
Located minutes from historic downtown Avon, our brand new community is nestled on beautiful farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.Our dining room offers "Anytime Dining" from 7am-7pm, a...
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Photo of Sunrise of Fairfield
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66 Floor plans available
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We LOVED it there! [names removed] were amazing and took such good care of my Dad! The entire staff was so friendly and welcoming - the activities director was fabulous - the food was phenomenal and we wish...
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.
Nestled in a residential neighborhood of charming Fairfield County, Connecticut, Sunrise of Fairfield provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our ideal location just 50 miles from New York is easily...
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Cost of independent living in Dutchess County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Dutchess County is $7,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claverack-Red Mills, NY with an average of $3,878 per month.

Independent living costs in Dutchess County, NY, vs. nearby counties

Dutchess County, NY
$7,217/mo
$5,020/mo

Independent living costs in Dutchess County, NY, vs. state and national averages

Dutchess County, NY
$7,217/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Dutchess County, NY, vs. other senior living options

$8,615/mo
Independent Living
$7,217/mo

Independent living costs in Dutchess County, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,086/mo
Studio
$6,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,897/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,197/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,929/mo

Senior living costs in Dutchess 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: Dutchess County, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDutchess County, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$7,217/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$8,478/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$8,615/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dutchess County, NY:$7,217/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dutchess County, NY:$8,478/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Dutchess County, NY:$8,615/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Dutchess County, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dutchess 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 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
Dutchess County, NY$4,114/mo$4,125/mo-0.3%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dutchess County, NY
2024 average cost:$4,114/mo
2023 average cost:$4,125/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dutchess County

Recent reviews for independent living in Dutchess County

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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Dutchess County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dutchess County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dutchess County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dutchess 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 Dutchess County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dutchess County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dutchess 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 Dutchess County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dutchess County, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Landing of Poughkeepsie, Holiday Manor at Woodside and The Terraces at Brookmeade are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dutchess County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 252 independent living facilities near Dutchess County, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dutchess County, New York are Spring Village at Danbury, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Atria Stamford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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