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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ashford, CT

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The cost of independent living in Ashford is about $4,490 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 161 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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From the top of management to the CNA's, the facility has surpassed our families expectations in caring for out parents. The Egis memory care staff showers my dad with love and attention 24-7!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ask about our Rare Memory Care Opening!Colebrook Village at Hebron opened in May of 2018. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We have 113 units and are located in a quaint small town in Eastern CT. Surrounded by flora and fauna, our building was designed to maximize the...
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This community is so welcoming. You feel just like family in a very short amount of time. This is very important when your whole life has been turned upside down and you no longer have your old group of...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
White Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the charming community of Manchester, you'll love the elegant beauty of White Oaks while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. If you're in the mood to explore, you'll...
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They are all very friendly, caring and helpful! Yes, we would recommend the community to other families. I helped get a dear friend in Creamery Brook and he has been there just over a year and is happy there...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Creamery Brook Village is in the historic northeast CT town of Brooklyn - minutes from Interstate 395, routes 6 and 169. We are sponsored by PierceCare, a nonprofit provider of Eldercare Services. Creamery Brook is designed to be a community for those who seek the ease and security of living...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hillcrest of South Windsor, Connecticut is a comfortable and convenient apartment community designed to meet the needs of seniors 62 and over, offering independent living at a rent you can afford. Ideally located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is just a short drive...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Watson Farm is a delightful community of apartment rentals for seniors 55 and over, offering independent living at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted 72-unit community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, with restaurants, medical services and...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Berry Patch is a senior living apartment community for adults 62 and over, at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, where restaurants, medical services and shopping—the Shoppes at Buckland Hills and...

Cost of independent living in Ashford, CT

The average cost of senior living in Ashford is $4,490 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $3,645 per month.

Independent living costs in Ashford, CT, vs. nearby cities

Ashford, CT
$4,490/mo
$5,235/mo

Independent living costs in Ashford, CT, vs. state and national averages

Ashford, CT
$4,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Ashford, CT, vs. other senior living options

$6,424/mo
Independent Living
$4,490/mo

Independent living costs in Ashford, CT, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,875/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,513/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,900/mo

Senior living costs in Ashford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ashford, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAshford, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,490/mo$6,344/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,424/mo$8,789/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,424/mo$8,873/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ashford, CT:$4,490/mo
Connecticut:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ashford, CT:$6,424/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ashford, CT:$6,424/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Ashford, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ashford and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Ashford, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ashford have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ashford, CT$3,327/mo$3,733/mo-10.9%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,909/mo-4.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,158/mo+2.8%
Ashford, CT
2024 average cost:$3,327/mo
2023 average cost:$3,733/mo
Percent change:-10.9%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,754/mo
2023 average cost:$3,909/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ashford

Recent reviews for independent living in Ashford

Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.

Suffield by the River

5.0
From the time that I walked in, I was treated with dignity and respect. I felt like I was introduced to every single person that worked there. Everyone was so nice. It felt real and true. 3 months later and I still could not be happier with my decision. Suffield by the River truly is a special ...
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East Village Place in East Longmeadow, MA

4.6
We brought my my mother-in-law to East Village Place after visits to three area memory care centers and 6 months of trying to convince her husband that this was a better option for her than he could give her himself in their home. Her behavior had become erratic and his frustrations very real. ...
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Ashford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashford independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ashford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ashford independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ashford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashford independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Ashford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colebrook Village at Hebron, Holiday White Oaks and Creamery Brook Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ashford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Ashford, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ashford, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Suffield by the River. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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