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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Candlewood Shores, CT

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The cost of independent living in Candlewood Shores is about $6,051 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 416 options.

Read 8116 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, Ridgefield and Danbury.

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
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.
Photo of Dowling Gardens
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: 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: 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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At the very base of Cedar Mountain, surrounded by fresh air and a beautiful natural landscape, you'll find Cedar Mountain Commons. This is an extraordinary senior living community - a meeting place of spirited people, family traditions and fond memories. Living here, in the assisted or...
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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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The Spring Valley Rest Home is a most beautiful and wonderful place to call home. I know that is true because I live here. The accommodations and food here are excellent. But the best part of this home is...
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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My dad is currently in the skilled nursing level and I couldn’t be happier with the care he is receiving. They care for him and love him like he was their family member. They are so attentive to his needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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
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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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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
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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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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Candlewood Shores, CT

The average cost of senior living in Candlewood Shores is $6,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $3,890 per month.

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

Candlewood Shores, CT
$6,051/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Candlewood Shores, CT, vs. other senior living options

$9,966/mo
Independent Living
$6,051/mo

Independent living costs in Candlewood Shores, CT, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,463/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,336/mo

Senior living costs in Candlewood Shores 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: Candlewood Shores, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCandlewood Shores, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$6,051/mo$4,238/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$8,810/mo$8,134/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,966/mo$9,491/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Candlewood Shores, CT:$6,051/mo
Connecticut:$4,238/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Candlewood Shores, CT:$8,810/mo
Connecticut:$8,134/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Candlewood Shores, CT:$9,966/mo
Connecticut:$9,491/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Candlewood Shores, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Candlewood Shores 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
Candlewood Shores, CT$4,844/mo$4,947/mo-2.1%
Connecticut$4,112/mo$4,192/mo-1.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Candlewood Shores, CT
2024 average cost:$4,844/mo
2023 average cost:$4,947/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$4,112/mo
2023 average cost:$4,192/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Candlewood Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Candlewood Shores

The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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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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Candlewood Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Candlewood Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Candlewood Shores, 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 Candlewood Shores 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 Candlewood Shores 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
28.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Candlewood Shores 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 Candlewood Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Candlewood Shores, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Candlewood Shores 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 Candlewood Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.4%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Village at Brookfield Common, Rivermere Senior Living of Brookfield and Christian Fellowship House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Candlewood Shores, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 416 independent living facilities near Candlewood Shores, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut are Atria Rye Brook, Atria Stamford and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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