10 Best Independent Living Communities in Canterbury, CT

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Connecticut is $4,243, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Canterbury area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of independent living in Canterbury, CT

The average cost of senior living in Connecticut is $4,243 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Connecticut vs. 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 state: Connecticut

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Connecticut	U.S.	Cost difference
Independent Living	$4,243/mo	$3,520/mo	20.5% above national median
Assisted Living	$7,821/mo	$5,830/mo	34.2% above national median
Memory Care	$9,388/mo	$6,999/mo	34.1% above national median

Independent Living

Connecticut:$4,243/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:20.5% above national median

Assisted Living

Connecticut:$7,821/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:34.2% above national median

Memory Care

Connecticut:$9,388/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:34.1% above national median

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What families are saying about independent living in Canterbury

Recent reviews for independent living in Canterbury

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0

My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0

I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities for residents. Reviews for various senior living communities repeatedly mention the diverse and enjoyable activities offered to residents. For example, at Anchor Bay Pocasset, residents enjoy activities such as artsong, ballroom dancing, bowling, outside bbq and musical performances, new minigolf, monthly th ...

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of the staff at their community. Families and residents consistently praise the dedication and attentiveness of the staff, such as at Holiday White Oaks where the staff is described as 'very helpful for me to make the adjustme ...

Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Many reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. Residents at StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, a CCRC mention the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library, while reviews for Brookdale Cushing Park sh ...

Frequent communication between families and staff. Reviews contain numerous mentions of regular and effective communication between families and community staff to keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met. For instance, at The Highlands, families praise the openness of the staff and the willingness to listen and address conce ...

Flexible and accommodating living arrangements. Residents and families find value in the various living arrangements available at different communities. Some, like Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, provide apartments with different sizes and configurations, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. Others, like Holiday Q ...

Nutritious and satisfying meals. Meals are an essential part of daily life for senior residents, and quality food is a significant factor in overall satisfaction. At The Residence at Orchard Grove, residents enjoy meals that are 'delicious and satisfying', while at Benchmark at South Farms, the food is described as 'very go ...

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Canterbury independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canterbury independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canterbury, 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Canterbury, CTNational

Nutritionist / dietician

24%

21.2%

Low / no sodium

42.5%

35.7%

No sugar

38.3%

32%

Vegetarian

36%

34.8%

Pureed meals

12.7%

11.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Canterbury 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 Canterbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Canterbury, CTNational

Professional chef

39.3%

37.5%

Restaurant style dining

43.5%

44.8%

Room service

36.7%

38.1%

Anytime dining

19.2%

17.8%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Canterbury 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 Canterbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Canterbury, CTNational

Activity director

44.2%

46.4%

Pet-focused programs

30.2%

29.3%

Community service programs

34.7%

34.1%

Devotional activities on-site

41.2%

48.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

47.1%

50%

Outings / off-site activities

51.3%

54.9%

Piano or organ

39.6%

44.2%

Arts and crafts center

32.8%

39.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

41.6%

42.9%

Clubs / games / karaoke

45.5%

48.3%

Live performances

44.5%

47.9%

Dances

29.9%

34.1%

Fitness center

30.5%

40.6%

Fitness classes

45.1%

47.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Canterbury, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 347 independent living facilities near Canterbury, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Canterbury, Connecticut are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Canterbury, CT

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Cost of independent living in Canterbury, CT

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Canterbury independent living services and amenities

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