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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 128 independent living communities in Connecticut using Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CT
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Avg Walk Score: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Connecticut. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 113The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Connecticut. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Edgehill
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Stamford (West Side)
46
Facility 46
CT AVG 113
Rank #100 / 119
Yes
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 47
Rank #197 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
CT AVG 12
Rank #67 / 132
88.9% C----
Essex Meadows
IL
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Essex (Ivoryton)
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 113
Rank #101 / 119
Yes
24
Facility 24
CT AVG 47
Rank #199 / 264
-
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 12
Rank #118 / 132
86.7% -6
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 19
Rank #45 / 103
1.3
Facility 1.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #55 / 103
3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bridgeport (Brooklawn/St. Vincent)
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 113
Rank #114 / 119
No
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 47
Rank #143 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 12
Rank #76 / 132
88.7% -2
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #15 / 103
0.5
Facility 0.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #30 / 103
Evergreen Woods
IL
AL
NH
SNF
North Branford
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 113
Rank #99 / 119
Yes
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 47
Rank #249 / 264
Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 12
Rank #76 / 132
74.0% A+15
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 19
Rank #71 / 103
2.7
Facility 2.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #70 / 103
StoneRidge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Mystic
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 113
Rank #103 / 119
Yes
24
Facility 24
CT AVG 47
Rank #199 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed- 86.8% ----
Meadow Ridge
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
West Redding
59
Facility 59
CT AVG 113
Rank #95 / 119
Yes
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 47
Rank #263 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 12
Rank #9 / 132
79.7% C-16
43
Facility 43
CT AVG 19
Rank #73 / 103
2.7
Facility 2.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #70 / 103
Waveny LifeCare Network
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New Canaan (Farm Road)
106
Facility 106
CT AVG 113
Rank #59 / 119
No
12
Facility 12
CT AVG 47
Rank #242 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed- 65.8% ----
Atria Stamford
IL
AL
MC
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
-Yes
76
Facility 76
CT AVG 47
Rank #43 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 12
Rank #62 / 132
--1
-
Facility -
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 103
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 103
The Residence at Summer Street
IL
AL
MC
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
200
Facility 200
CT AVG 113
Rank #13 / 119
Yes
84
Facility 84
CT AVG 47
Rank #25 / 264
-
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 12
Rank #91 / 132
--6
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #15 / 103
0.2
Facility 0.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #17 / 103
Spring Meadows
IL
AL
MC
RC
Trumbull (Tashua)
99
Facility 99
CT AVG 113
Rank #67 / 119
No
20
Facility 20
CT AVG 47
Rank #211 / 264
studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 12
Rank #100 / 132
100.0% -6
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 103
0.3
Facility 0.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #22 / 103
Atria Larson Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Hamden (Whitneyville)
113
Facility 113
CT AVG 113
Rank #57 / 119
Yes
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 47
Rank #117 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 12
Rank #62 / 132
86.7% -8
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #29 / 103
0.4
Facility 0.4
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #26 / 103
Brightview Shelton
IL
AL
MC
Shelton
270
Facility 270
CT AVG 113
Rank #6 / 119
Yes
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 47
Rank #181 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 12
Rank #91 / 132
82.2% -6
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 103
0.3
Facility 0.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #22 / 103
The Towers at Tower Lane
IL
AL
New Haven (The Hill)
-No
96
Facility 96
CT AVG 47
Rank #1 / 264
Private Rooms------
Saint Luke’s Senior Housing
IL
New Haven (Dixwell)
-Yes
89
Facility 89
CT AVG 47
Rank #7 / 264
Apartment------
Shepherd Park Elderly Housing
IL
Hartford (West End)
-No
87
Facility 87
CT AVG 47
Rank #11 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
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Overview of Connecticut Baptist Homes

Peacefully nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Meriden, CT, Connecticut Baptist Homes is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community has purposely designed and spacious floor plans, ensuring residents find the right accommodation according to their preferences. With three distinct areas, including long-term care spaces, residents can rest assured of receiving exceptional care when needs arise.

Leisure spaces and convenient local amenities surround the community, providing residents with unending entertainment and leisure opportunities. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with delightful restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those looking to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Holiday Lodge at Cold Spring

An Atria senior living community, Holiday has built one of the finest independent living homes in Rocky Hill– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring an individual’s independence while being engaged is their utmost priority for a balanced lifestyle, keeping their residents healthy and active. Holiday Lodge has provided a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a strong sense of family.

The premier community boasts an elevated lifestyle through the high-quality services provided for seniors with independent living. Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious, nutritious meals prepared by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and everyday fitness activities with their finest gym equipment. They also equip every independent living apartment with an emergency call system.

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Overview of Marshall Apartments

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Hartford, CT, Marshall Apartments is a distinct community that offers independent living. The community features beautifully designed and spacious accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents maintain their independence without hassles with the community’s dedicated services.

Residents can spend their days as they please, with delightful local amenities and recreation sites nearby. With convenient apartment features, residents enjoy hassle-free living. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.

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Overview of Grove Hill Apartments

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of West Haven, CT, Grove Hill Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. With beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety. A 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site management are available, ensuring residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle.

With its ideal location near shopping areas and recreation sites, residents can easily access their needs and leisure. Residents also enjoy mealtimes with a large eat-in kitchen that aims to serve delicious and healthy dining options. The community is open from Monday to Friday, from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M., and Saturday to Sunday, for inquiries and visits.

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Overview of Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community

Evergreen Crossings
South Windsor’s Independent Retirement Community

Welcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in South Windsor!
Evergreen Crossings is in South Windsor, Connecticut, a Hartford County town that has transformed from a
farming community to a vibrant suburb. With its historic downtown, upscale shopping and dining, and exceptional
quality of life, South Windsor is the perfect setting for a lovely retirement.

Schedule a tour and lunch with us to see why Evergreen Crossings is the ideal choice for senior living in South
Windsor.

900 Hemlock Avenue
South Windsor, CT 06074

Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community

Discover the joy and ease of all-inclusive retirement living. Picture yourself in a luxurious, safe, and
vibrant community with a fantastic location for fun local outings. With three chef-prepared meals
offered daily, and weekly housekeeping and maintenance included, you’ll have more time for family,
friends, and the other important things in life. This vision comes to life at Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community

Designed for comfort, our apartment homes come in a variety of floor plans. Each living space features
window coverings, a climate-controlled thermostat, and ample closet space. The apartment kitchens are
also equipped with full-sized appliances. You are free to decorate your unit around your unique tastes.
Pets are also warmly welcome for no additional fee.

Our Signature Freedom Dining program is the focal point of the resort lifestyle and often the most
praised feature of our community. Our executive chef prepares three quality meals daily with an
evolving menu, fresh ingredients, and diet-conscious recipes. Can’t make it to dinner? No worries. With
our meal delivery service, we’ll prepare you a plate and bring it to your door. You can also visit the
“chef’s pantry” for snacks any time – day or night.

The most important part of our community is the shared spaces that allow you to meet other residents,
celebrate fun and memorable moments, and relax. Our common areas include a 150-seat theater,
library, billiards room, arcade, conversation areas, a lounge with bar, superb fitness and exercise room,
spa area, and business center. Our Lifestyle Director plans monthly community events around these
spaces, allowing you to practice new skills, see new things, meet new people, and much more.

While our community focuses on making your retirement fun and fulfilling, our greatest priority is your
safety. Our managers are your neighbors and live on-site to ensure you are happily enjoying your best
retirement life. With our 24/7 Emergency Alert System, round-the clock concierge, and live-in managers
there’s never a moment when you are unable to reach somebody for help!

Our gorgeous community is full of amenities and services, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of
all-inclusive living without the hassle of upkeep. Our ample list of amenities and robust social calendar
offers you choice and flexibility in how you choose to spend your time.

Additionally, if you’re ever craving a change of scenery and don’t want to leave behind the comforts we
offer, no worries! With our travel program, you can explore the country while staying at any of our other
Resort Lifestyle Communities locations for no additional cost.

Relax in the theater while watching a movie or get active in a group fitness class; spend teatime with the
gals or watch a game with the guys; cuddle up with a good book or go join a happy hour for fun times
with the neighbors! However you wish to spend your time, we are here to support the retirement of
your dreams.

Retire well. Retire here. Call today to schedule a private tour!

Contact Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community

Overview of The Residence at Brookside

The Residence at Brookside provides residents with the highest quality of care for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The Residence prides itself on being a renowned home– enriched by diversity, elevated by accommodations, and enhanced by lifestyle.

The lifestyle at The Residences is an easy and worry-free community; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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Overview of Avery Heights

Avery Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care has been part of Hartford’s South West neighborhood since 1957. It occupies a single-story building at 705 New Britain Ave, with one- and two-bedroom units and a Walk Score of 39. That means a short list of errands can be done on foot, but most trips still mean getting in a car.

Registered nurses spend about 39 minutes per resident each day, LPNs add another 37 minutes, and nurse aides put in just over two hours. A doctor is on staff, nursing services run around the clock, and residents recovering from surgery or illness have rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab available on-site. That combination points toward a place built for people cycling through recovery as much as those settling in for the long haul.

Daily life includes music and art classes, book clubs, and exercise sessions, plus a wellness program that folds in physical, speech, and occupational therapy. The building itself has a fitness center, library, salon and barber shop, movie theater, and a wellness center, and pets are welcome. A private room runs $618 a day across 119 available rooms, while a semi-private room costs $573 a day with 80 rooms on offer.

Taken as a whole, Avery Heights is a facility set up for two overlapping groups: residents who need daily assisted living support, and those working through short-term rehab or memory care needs with clinical staff close at hand.

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Overview of Federation Square Apartments

Enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle at Federation Square Apartments, a dependable community in West Hartford, CT, offering independent living. Featuring 88 beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents experience maintenance-free living with dedicated services and laundry spaces on-site.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Meal programs are also available, so residents have hassle-free dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its extensive amenities and top-notch services.

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Overview of Hill Top Homes

Spend a blissful retirement at Hill Top Homes, a distinguished 62+ community in Norwalk, CT, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents also enjoy hassle-free living with laundry rooms on each floor and maintenance services.

With nearby recreational sites and delightful local amenities, residents have easy access to their needs and preferences. Residents can also prepare their meals according to their dietary needs with convenient apartment features. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its friendly setting and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Highpoint Senior Living

Highpoint Senior Living is a specialist provider of luxury apartments for long term rental in purpose-built retirement complexes across the country. It is a vibrant and inclusive community designed to cater to the unique needs and desires of older adults. The several communities of Highpoint Senior Living located in picturesque settings and ideal locations all over UK offer a range of housing options, including spacious apartments and cottages, to accommodate different lifestyles and preferences.

At Highpoint Senior Living, residents can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with access to a variety of amenities and services. They also strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where older adults can thrive and enjoy their golden years. The community fosters a sense of belonging, providing opportunities for personal growth, social interaction, and a high quality of life for their residents.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Connecticut

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 128 independent living communities in Connecticut. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Connecticut?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Connecticut, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Connecticut?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.