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| Brightview Shelton | IL AL MC | Shelton | 270
Facility
270
CT AVG
111
Rank
#6 / 123 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
CT AVG
47
Rank
#181 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
CT AVG
15
Rank
#92 / 132 |
82.2%
Facility
82.2%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#67 / 101 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
CT AVG
19
Rank
#27 / 111 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#25 / 111 |
| The Residence at Selleck‘s Woods | IL AL MC RC | Darien (Darien Downtown) | 102
Facility
102
CT AVG
111
Rank
#60 / 123 | No |
49
Facility
49
CT AVG
47
Rank
#124 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
CT AVG
15
Rank
#92 / 132 | - | 8 | 6
Facility
6
CT AVG
19
Rank
#42 / 111 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#39 / 111 |
| Spring Meadows | IL AL MC | Trumbull (Tashua) | 99
Facility
99
CT AVG
111
Rank
#66 / 123 | No |
20
Facility
20
CT AVG
47
Rank
#211 / 264 | studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 4
Facility
4
CT AVG
15
Rank
#105 / 132 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#1 / 101 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
CT AVG
19
Rank
#27 / 111 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#25 / 111 |
| Atria Crossroads Place | IL AL MC | Waterford | 76
Facility
76
CT AVG
111
Rank
#82 / 123 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
CT AVG
47
Rank
#219 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
CT AVG
15
Rank
#67 / 132 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#1 / 101 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
CT AVG
19
Rank
#32 / 111 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#29 / 111 |
| Edgehill | IL AL MC NH | Stamford (West Side) | 46
Facility
46
CT AVG
111
Rank
#102 / 123 | No |
25
Facility
25
CT AVG
47
Rank
#197 / 264 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
15
Rank
#10 / 132 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#80 / 101 | - | - | - |
| Brookdale Chatfield | IL AL MC | West Hartford (Corbin's Corner) | 84
Facility
84
CT AVG
111
Rank
#76 / 123 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
CT AVG
47
Rank
#94 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
CT AVG
15
Rank
#83 / 132 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#1 / 101 | 9 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
19
Rank
#18 / 111 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#18 / 111 |
| The Residence at Ferry Park | IL AL MC | Rocky Hill | 75
Facility
75
CT AVG
111
Rank
#83 / 123 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
CT AVG
47
Rank
#130 / 264 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed | 7
Facility
7
CT AVG
15
Rank
#92 / 132 |
64.0%
Facility
64.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#92 / 101 | 5 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
19
Rank
#18 / 111 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#20 / 111 |
| Connecticut Baptist Homes | IL AL NH RC | Meriden | 60
Facility
60
CT AVG
111
Rank
#93 / 123 | No |
14
Facility
14
CT AVG
47
Rank
#230 / 264 | 1 Bed | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
15
Rank
#45 / 132 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#22 / 101 | 13 | 31
Facility
31
CT AVG
19
Rank
#71 / 111 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#70 / 111 |
| Atria Larson Place | IL AL MC RC | Hamden (Whitneyville) | 54
Facility
54
CT AVG
111
Rank
#98 / 123 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
CT AVG
47
Rank
#117 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
CT AVG
15
Rank
#67 / 132 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#1 / 101 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
CT AVG
19
Rank
#32 / 111 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#29 / 111 |
| 3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality | IL AL MC NH | Bridgeport (Brooklawn/St. Vincent) | 23
Facility
23
CT AVG
111
Rank
#117 / 123 | No |
45
Facility
45
CT AVG
47
Rank
#143 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
CT AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 132 |
78.4%
Facility
78.4%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#78 / 101 | 2 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
19
Rank
#18 / 111 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#33 / 111 |
| Evergreen Woods | IL AL NH | North Branford | 50
Facility
50
CT AVG
111
Rank
#101 / 123 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
CT AVG
47
Rank
#249 / 264 | Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 10
Facility
10
CT AVG
15
Rank
#83 / 132 |
74.0%
Facility
74.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#83 / 101 | 15 | 40
Facility
40
CT AVG
19
Rank
#75 / 111 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#73 / 111 |
| The McAuley | IL | West Hartford | 38
Facility
38
CT AVG
111
Rank
#107 / 123 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
CT AVG
47
Rank
#211 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
CT AVG
15
Rank
#67 / 132 |
52.6%
Facility
52.6%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#96 / 101 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
19
Rank
#18 / 111 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#25 / 111 |
| Pomperaug Woods | IL AL HC MC NH RC | Southbury (Southbury Historic District No. 1) | 37
Facility
37
CT AVG
111
Rank
#108 / 123 | No |
34
Facility
34
CT AVG
47
Rank
#178 / 264 | Semi-Private / Private Suite / Studio | 16
Facility
16
CT AVG
15
Rank
#60 / 132 |
81.1%
Facility
81.1%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#71 / 101 | 28 | 90
Facility
90
CT AVG
19
Rank
#94 / 111 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#82 / 111 |
| Jewish Senior Services | IL NH AL MC | Bridgeport (North End) | 294
Facility
294
CT AVG
111
Rank
#3 / 123 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
CT AVG
47
Rank
#173 / 264 | Private Rooms | 9
Facility
9
CT AVG
15
Rank
#83 / 132 |
97.6%
Facility
97.6%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#20 / 101 | 37 | 126
Facility
126
CT AVG
19
Rank
#99 / 111 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#83 / 111 |
| Masonicare At Ashlar Village | IL AL MC | Wallingford | 82
Facility
82
CT AVG
111
Rank
#78 / 123 | No |
15
Facility
15
CT AVG
47
Rank
#224 / 264 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 18
Facility
18
CT AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 132 |
92.7%
Facility
92.7%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#38 / 101 | 8 | 4
Facility
4
CT AVG
19
Rank
#39 / 111 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#33 / 111 |
Beautifully set near the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, Exchange Place Towers is a purposely built community that offers independent living. The community has a variety of specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Round-the-clock emergency maintenance and laundry spaces are available, so residents can enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.
The community’s proximity to recreation sites and delightful local amenities, provides residents with easy access to their needs and wellnes opportunities. With convenient apartment features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can also bring a pet to accomapney them during their stay. With its warm and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years.
The Towers at Tower Lane is an independent living community in New Haven, CT, featuring a variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially in a clean and inviting setting. Excellent services, including 24-hour concierge, laundry, and home delivery of meals, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to maintain residents’ independence through carefully curated amenities and dedicated services.
Social events, yoga, book clubs, and local trips help residents live actively and have fun with friends. Top-notch amenities, including a salon, a library, and a cafe, ensure residents can rest and freely interact with their surroundings. Situated near major highways, restaurants, and bus stops in New Haven, the community ensures easy access to necessities and leisure. This independent living community is one of the best choices for senior living in Connecticut, especially with its commitment to helping older adults live independently in retirement.
Holiday Retirement – Senior Independent Living & Retirement Community is a distinguished assisted living community in Hartford, Connecticut. This senior living community promotes independent living and offers retirement homes to senior residents. Here, the paramount focus is on the health, safety, and comfort of seniors in the area.
Holiday’s residents can connect with others from various corners of Connecticut, Boston, and New York, fostering a vibrant and diverse community. A dedicated and well-trained staff is at the core of this commitment, ensuring the well-being of residents around the clock. This unwavering dedication offers families great peace of mind, knowing their loved ones receive exceptional care and attention.
Parkside Village is an exquisite senior living community with a modern apartment complex exclusively for 62+ seniors. The retirement home encourages its seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The compassionate staff truly cares about its residents and families by creating a welcoming and comfortable environment that helps residents feel more comfortable.
Parkside Village provides a list of amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including healthy and balanced meals, engaging activities scheduled, maintenance services, a computer center, a library, a wellness office, and a community garden.
Glen Crest of the Genesis Healthcare Community is one of Danbury’s trusted senior independent living homes, ideal for residents seeking to relax and recover. The multi-awarded nursing facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care and provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Glen Crest cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.
The services are personalized for a more tailored plan for senior wellness. Accommodations include housekeeping, ADLs, engaging activities, enriching programs, and restaurant-style dining. Amenities include a fitness center, a private balcony, an activity room, a full-service hair salon, and spacious common areas.
Experience a blissful retirement at Kingsway Senior Housing, an idyllic community in Norwalk, CT, offering independent living. The community has thoughtfully designed and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents here also enjoy easy access to their needs and leisure with delightful local amenities nearby.
With a carefully curated calendar of fun events and engaging programs, residents can spend their days as they please. A culinary services group also provides income-based dining services for lunch and dinner to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and a podiatrist are also available for residents’ convenience. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years without worries.
Beautifully set in the vibrant neighborhood of Manchester, CT, Orford Village is a distinct community that offers independent living. Featuring a variety of specially designed and accessible floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with emergency call systems and smoke detectors in each unit.
To prevent loneliness, pets are welcome to accompany residents, as long as they meet the community’s pet policy. Delightful restaurants and shops are available nearby, so residents can easily access their needs and leisure. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence, ensuring they live a blissful retirement amidst its warm and welcoming neighborhood.
Conveniently set near The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT, Franklin Square Manor is a dependable community that offers independent living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s maintenance services and convenient apartment features. The community also promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Here, residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. With several restaurants and thriving local amenities nearby, residents have easy access to their needs and preferences. Other amenities include a picnic area, a game room, and a lounge, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.
Ideally situated near Veterans Memorial Park and Marina in Norwalk, CT, The Marvin is an idyllic 62+ community that offers independent living. With 49 affordable and thoughtfully designed apartments, low-income older adults can downsize in retirement without worries. The community also provides supportive services, so residents can keep their peace of mind during their stay.
Here, residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Residents also have easy access to their needs and preferences with a variety of local amenities and recreational sites nearby. The community requires income restrictions to maintain affordability.
Ideally set near Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT, Pilgrim Towers is a distinct community that offers independent living. With specially designed and cozy studio and one-bedroom apartments, residents are guaranteed exceptional comfort and convenience. The community also strives to maintain affordability to ensure residents can downsize without hassles.
Here, residents have easy access to their needs and leisure with plenty of delightful local amenities and recreational spaces. With cozy communal spaces and a friendly setting, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. The community is great for those looking to live independently in their golden years.
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 129 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.













