Cedar Woods
Independent Living · Branford, CT

Cedar Woods

Independent Living · Branford, CT

Overview of Cedar Woods

Cedar Woods is an independent living community in Branford, CT. Independent living here means private living with community services and no daily care, making Cedar Woods a possible fit for someone who manages daily needs independently but wants scheduled meals, activities and transportation.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom homes and two bedroom homes. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom home may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Scheduled transportation covers appointments, errands and community outings, giving residents planned rides for those activities. Three freshly prepared meals are served daily, and a full calendar of events provides regular dining and scheduled activities on site.

Cedar Woods is in the Branford Center neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable and most errands can be handled on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving to the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #37 / 124Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 37th out of 124 independent living communities we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
73 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

3 services
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Housekeeping
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
622 - 636 sq. ft 856 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Branford's city center to Cedar Woods's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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Type of Care IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Cedar Woods
IL
Branford (Branford Center)-Yes
73
Facility 73
CT AVG 53
Rank #37 / 124
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Parkside Village
IL
Branford (Indian Neck)-Yes
43
Facility 43
CT AVG 53
Rank #81 / 124
Studio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CT independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Connecticut

Cedar Woods is located in Branford, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+
General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
CT

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age —
General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
CT

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+
General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.
CT

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits
Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.
CT

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Woods

What neighborhood is Cedar Woods in?

Cedar Woods is in the Branford Center neighborhood of Branford.

Is Cedar Woods in a walkable area?

Cedar Woods has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Cedar Woods?

Yes, Cedar Woods allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Cedar Woods?

The team at Cedar Woods can be reached at customerservice@holidayseniorliving.com.

Are there photos of Cedar Woods?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Cedar Woods in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Cedar Woods provide?

Cedar Woods offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Cedar Woods?

Cedar Woods is located at 80 Cedar St, Branford, CT 06405.

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