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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Berkshire Estates, CT

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The cost of independent living in Berkshire Estates is about $5,093 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 398 options.

Read 7999 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfield, Wallingford and New Haven.

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Photo of The Cornerstone at Hauppauge
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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.
Introducing a new take on luxe living at The Cornerstone at Hauppauge. Perfectly positioned on nine sprawling acres of garden-like grounds, just south of the Long Island Expressway on Route 111; we're right where you need to be. Enjoy serene, open-air living with a private entrance to your...
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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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as a matter fo fact tis wonderful, were moving in first week in september its a beautiful palce and theyre one of the few places we found that were in our budget when we were looking for apartments. we were...
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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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This is an older building so I would give the look of it a 3. They offer daily activities such as Karaoke, daily exercise and my mom has taken advantage of the bingo. My parents attitude is now more...
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.
Delamere WoodsSituated in a picturesque country setting right off route 159 in Hartford County, Delamere Woods in Windsor, CT is an independent living community for those who want to enjoy their golden years in a tranquil environment. While the greenery and scenic landscapes are peaceful, they...
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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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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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: 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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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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Photo of Yankee Village
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.
Photo of Evergreen Crossings
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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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...
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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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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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My name is Demetria [Removed] I live in apt.[Removed]. I just would like to give Riverhead landing a 5 star rating. They are efficient and courteous. And are very helpful with paperwork. The maintenance...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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The community was always clean and we never saw anything on the floor when we visited, even when we visited unannounced. All the staff at the community were great; they were all very responsive to our emails...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Enjoy living in our brand new over-sized apartments with wonderful views of the Long Island Sound. Willow Towers is a not-for-profit Assisted Living community, licensed by the state of New York. Willow Towers provides an elegant lifestyle, which includes gourmet meals by our Johnson and Wales...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Berkshire Estates, CT

The average cost of senior living in Berkshire Estates is $5,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartford, CT with an average of $3,769 per month.

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

Berkshire Estates, CT
$5,093/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Berkshire Estates, CT, vs. other senior living options

$8,275/mo
Independent Living
$5,093/mo

Independent living costs in Berkshire Estates, CT, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,252/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,183/mo

Senior living costs in Berkshire Estates 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: Berkshire Estates, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBerkshire Estates, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$5,093/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,195/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,275/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Berkshire Estates, CT:$5,093/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Berkshire Estates, CT:$7,195/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Berkshire Estates, CT:$8,275/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Berkshire Estates, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Berkshire Estates 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 Berkshire Estates, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Berkshire Estates 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 average 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
Berkshire Estates, CT$4,248/mo$4,431/mo-4.1%
Connecticut$4,028/mo$3,746/mo+7.5%
National$3,243/mo$3,029/mo+7.1%
Berkshire Estates, CT
2024 average cost:$4,248/mo
2023 average cost:$4,431/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$4,028/mo
2023 average cost:$3,746/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Berkshire Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Berkshire Estates

Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

Berkshire Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkshire Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkshire Estates, 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 Berkshire Estates 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 Berkshire Estates 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
27.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkshire Estates 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 Berkshire Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkshire Estates 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 Berkshire Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
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