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Overview of Avery Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care

Independent living inside a continuing care retirement community is what Avery Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care offers in Hartford, CT.

Residential living with the community’s services rather than daily care is the independent living side. The continuing care designation is the part that suits somebody planning for support that changes over the years as needs deepen.

Housing comes as either Apartments or Cottages, in either one-bedroom or two-bedroom layouts. A Private Room starts at $618 a day, and a Semi-Private room starts at $573, the gap being whether the space is shared. Pets are allowed either way.

A Fitness Center, a Salon, a Spa, a Library, a Movie Theater, and a Patio are all named amenities. Residents take part in activities built around social, physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs, including music and art classes, book clubs, and exercise classes among them.

Personalized care plans are named, as are physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and Rehabilitation Services. Respite supports a short-term stay when a regular caregiver in a household needs a break. Temporary rehabilitation has its own name here, Short-Term Rehab.

The area is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 39, so errands mean arranging a ride.

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$573/Day Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

Overview of Waveny LifeCare Network

There are nine care types at Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan, CT. As a continuing care retirement community, it takes in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care, plus home care, hospice care, and respite care.

Independent living involves maintaining a private residence while still having access to community services, but without daily assistance. Assisted living includes aides, who manage medications in addition to assisting with bathing and dressing. The memory care area is kept secured, with supervision incorporated. In the skilled nursing area, a licensed nurse is present every hour of the day and night.

Home care happens at the individual’s own home. Hospice care gives support for individuals near the end of life. An exhausted family caregiver can arrange for respite, a short-term stay that gives them a rest. Needs can expand here without relocating, as every level exists within the same community.

Across 106 beds, each resident receives an average of 5 hours and 10 minutes of total nurse staffing a day, representing hands-on nursing time. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay can all be used for payment here.

Housing is available as studios or one-bedroom residences. Studios give one open private space, whereas a one-bedroom separates the bedroom from the living space.

Short-term rehabilitation occurs on site, meaning therapy doesn’t involve scheduling transportation elsewhere. Therapeutic recreation is included in the program as well. Through telemedicine, certain medical consultations can occur remotely.

Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Groton

Solstice Senior Living at Groton is an independent living community in Groton, CT, in the Long Hill neighborhood. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. It may be a good fit for someone who wants to manage daily routines independently while choosing a studio, one bedroom, or two bedroom apartment.

Monthly pricing starts at $2,611 for independent living. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom apartment separates sleeping and living areas. A two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together, and in unit kitchenettes give residents space to prepare food in their apartments.

Grooming services are available through the community beauty salon. The physical therapy center and rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy at the community. Resident maintained gardens provide space for gardening, while media rooms, a library, game and activity rooms, private dining, and group outings give residents places to read, participate in activities, dine with guests, and leave the community for scheduled events. Solstice Senior Living owns the community.

Starting Price $2,611/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of The McAuley at the Mercy Community

The McAuley at the Mercy Community in West Hartford, CT, offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and nursing care is for residents who need nursing support.

Several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care does not require leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences; a studio is one private space, while a two-bedroom can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

Overview of Anthology of Farmington

Anthology of Farmington offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Farmington, CT. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, with choices for a single private living space, a larger individual residence, or a layout suitable for a companion. The starting price is $5,500 per month, giving families a baseline for monthly budgeting.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. A sun filled courtyard provides outdoor space, while fitness classes, gardening, bingo, and trivia offer options for exercise, gardening, and group games. Northbridge Communities owns Anthology of Farmington.

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Starting Price $5,500/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Bennet Apartments

Bennet Apartments offers independent living in Manchester, CT, with 45 apartments in the West Side neighborhood. Residents have private living space with community services rather than daily care, making it a possible fit for someone who can manage personal care independently and prefers a smaller community. One bedroom and two bedroom apartments can accommodate someone moving alone, with a partner, or with a companion. The starting price is $1,200 per month, giving families a clear baseline for monthly budgeting.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. On site, the restaurant and cafe provide dining options, the spa offers personal care services, and the patio gives residents outdoor space. The community has a Walk Score of 85, and the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and someone who no longer drives can still get out independently. Vesta Corporation owns the community.

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Starting Price $1,200/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

The Court of Saint James, located in West Hartford, CT, offers independent living for adults aged 55 and above and has 66 beds. The apartments consist of either one or two bedrooms, incorporating the community’s services while excluding daily assistance. That fits an older individual who desires to live autonomously with planned activities for them.

Monthly rates begin at $1,450. Scheduled transportation manages shopping excursions and medical appointments, allowing residents to avoid arranging each ride independently. Social hours, card games, and bingo are listed on the activity schedule, and a beauty salon and a library are available on the premises.

Walk Score rates the area at 71, indicating it is very walkable, with most errands accessible by walking. A resident who doesn’t drive can still venture out alone.

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Starting Price $1,450/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

River Park Apartments offers independent living in Milford, CT, with private living and community services rather than daily care. The community has 36 beds. Residents have access to outdoor seating areas, patios and outdoor firepits, along with a salon, transportation, activities, religious services and rehabilitation services.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. A Walk Score of 84 places the community in a very walkable area, where most errands can be handled on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently, making this a possible fit for someone who wants to manage many errands on foot.

Ideally situated in the quiet setting of Bridgeport, CT, Stratfield I Apartments is a dedicated community that offers independent living. With purposely designed and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, residents enjoy the utmost comfort and convenience. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a on-site management and laundry spaces.

Delightful local amenities and serene recreation sites are available nearby, ensuring residents have easy access to their needs and leisure. With convenient apartment features, residents prepare meals according to their dietary needs. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently, especially with its vibrant and friendly environment.

Experience the best of your golden years at Saint Luke’s Senior Housing, an idyllic retreat in New Haven, CT, offering independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with purposely built and spacious floor plans. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles by providing maintenance services.

Here, residents make new friends and live actively with its cozy communal spaces and friendly setting. The community’s proximity to groceries and recreation sites allows residents to easily access their needs and leisure opportunities. Residents live a blissful retirement with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities.