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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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Surrounded by thriving local amenities in New Haven, CT, Matthew Ruoppolo Manor is a blissful haven that offers independent living. Dedicated to those 62+, the community has 116 thoughtfully designed and spacious accommodations. Residents can maintain their independence without hassles with supportive services for those with mental disabilities.
Residents are encouraged to participate in exciting activities for their leisure and wellness. With delightful restaurants and recreation sites nearby, residents can easily access their needs and preferences. The community also features on-site supportive housing programs and a food bank for residents’ convenience. Residents make the most of their independence amidst the community’s warm and welcoming environment.
Experience your best years at St. Elizabeth Manor, an astounding community in East Hartford, CT, offering independent living. The community features cozy and spacious accommodations, designed for the comfort of those 55+. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with on-site management.
Plenty of recreational spaces and convenient local amenities are located nearby, ensuring residents have easy access to leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with restaurants surrounding the community. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents spend their golden years independently without hassles.
Enjoy your independence at The Residence at Glen Hill, a blissful haven in Danbury, CT, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and convenience. Adjacent to the healthcare center, the community ensures residents can easily access the support they need for their unique conditions.
Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delectable and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and salon services are available for residents’ convenience. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and welcoming environment.
Live blissfully at RiverView Apartments, an idyllic retreat in Bristol, CT, offering independent living. The community has spacious and well-thought-out one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with top-notch apartment features and dedicated services.
With a variety of local amenities and recreational spaces nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also have easy access to their healthcare needs with the community’s proximity to Bristol Hospital. The community creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.
Spend a blissful retirement at Harbor Towers, a welcoming community in Meriden, CT, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle, as housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of.
Residents can live their days as they please with convenient local amenities and entertainment sites nearby. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ensure they won’t feel lonely during their stay. The community’s top-notch apartment features and welcoming setting create the ideal setting for those looking to live independently in their golden years.
Enjoy a better quality of life at Bella Vista Phase II Apartments, a distinguished community in New Haven, CT, offering independent living. The community features beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents have a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance and laundry spaces.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a variety of exciting events and engaging programs. A pharmacy and healthcare center are also available on-site, ensuring residents have easy access to their healthcare needs. Other amenities include a fitness center, a bank, a hair salon, and off-street parking, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.
Part of the Genesis Healthcare Community group, Glen Crest is an independent living community in the Hayestown neighborhood of Danbury, Connecticut. Residents live independently in private one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments within a three-story building. They have access to on-site dining, amenities, and social activities instead of daily personal or medical care.
The community is about 1. 5 miles from downtown Danbury and just over half a mile from Danbury Hospital, part of the Nuvance Health system, giving residents and visiting family convenient access to nearby hospital care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 55, making it moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot. However, other errands and outings require a short drive.
Housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, planned activities, and enrichment programs are available on-site. Amenities include a fitness center, activity room, full-service hair salon, spacious gathering areas. Apartments have private balcony options. Transportation services are available for appointments and local errands, so residents won’t have to drive.
Families interested in Glen Crest should ask about current apartment availability and the dining program during a tour, as these can vary by season and unit type.
Enjoy your best years with Connect55+ Manchester, a distinguished 55+ community in Manchester, CT, offering independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can maintain their independence without hassles with on-site maintenance and a property manager.
A variety of engaging activities and fun programs are conducted, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. With fully furnished kitchens, residents enjoy meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to spend retirement independently, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.
Live actively in retirement at The Court of Saint James, an idyllic retreat in West Hartford, CT, offering independent living. The community has specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents experience maintenance-free living with top-notch services and convenient apartment features.
With a variety of thriving local amenities and recreation sites nearby, residents have easy access to necessities and leisure opportunities. Transportation services are also available for residents’ convenience. The community is ideal for those looking to experience the best of their golden years without worries.
Live independently in retirement at Sullivan-McKinney Elder Housing, a distinguished community in Fairfield, CT, offering independent living. The community has affordable and purposely built accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. With top-notch apartment features and dedicated services, residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Residents gain quick access to plenty of delightful local amenities and recreational sites for leisure and wellness. Delightful restaurants also provide residents with various dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has income restrictions, creating the ideal setting for low-income older adults who aim to downsize in retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.













