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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Brooklyn, CT

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The cost of independent living in East Brooklyn is about $5,262 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 367 options. Read 6022 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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East Brooklyn Independent Living Facilities | 6022 Reviews

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They were FANTASTIC to work with when my uncle was alive they bent over backwards for him. HOWEVER when he passed [date removed] I was owed a substantial refund because I prepaid and he passed a lot quicker...
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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I rate it an easy "5" !! All areas meet and exceed expectations. The care they show their residents is truly amazing. We are very happy with our choice.
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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Last spring, I visited eight different assisted living communities in the greater Hartford area and beyond. Aviva was the last stop on my itinerary. The moment I walked through the doors of Aviva, I knew...
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.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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I have nothing but glowing things to say! By The River is a small facility in Marlborough Ct. it is run by a very wonderful and caring staff. They keep the facility very clean The meals are family style at a...
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 genuine appeal of Essex Meadows is the makeup of the residents who live here. While diverse in backgrounds, education, careers, and life experiences, there is an aura of trust, integrity, and positive...
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.
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Waterstone at Wellesley is a terrific community. We enjoy living here as well as the residents. A very warm, welcoming community! We recommend highly!
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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents 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.
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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, 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.
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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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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: 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 Summer Villa
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.
Summer VillaSummer Villa is an assisted living community located in Coventry, RI. Coventry, which is situated just west of West Warwick, is home to more than a dozen historic villages. The town’s rich history is evidenced in its beautiful 18th and 19th century homes, farmhouses, churches and...
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THANK YOU to [name removed] for being such a personable and helpful Manager at AHEPA! My 70 yo sister is delighted to live in that community! I am thankful that my sister has such caregivers and friends in...
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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
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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.
Photo of Douglas Commons
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Douglas Terrace
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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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
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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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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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
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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.
Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill district, Arbor Hill provides affordable assisted living options for seniors age 62 and older with low to moderate incomes. Arbor Hill offers apartment units that can accommodate one or two person living, individualized personal and health care...
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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.

Cost of independent living in East Brooklyn, CT

The average cost of senior living in East Brooklyn is $5,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $3,740 per month.

Independent living costs in East Brooklyn, CT, vs. nearby cities

East Brooklyn, CT
$5,262/mo
$5,361/mo

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

East Brooklyn, CT
$5,262/mo
U.S. national average
$4,219/mo

Independent living costs in East Brooklyn, CT, vs. other senior living options

$5,410/mo
Independent Living
$5,262/mo

Independent living costs in East Brooklyn, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,450/mo
Studio
$4,737/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,808/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,825/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,745/mo

Senior living costs in East Brooklyn 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: East Brooklyn, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Brooklyn, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$5,262/mo$6,467/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living$5,343/mo$8,968/mo$4,760/mo
Memory Care$5,410/mo$9,054/mo$5,025/mo
Independent Living
East Brooklyn, CT:$5,262/mo
Connecticut:$6,467/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
East Brooklyn, CT:$5,343/mo
Connecticut:$8,968/mo
U.S.:$4,760/mo
Memory Care
East Brooklyn, CT:$5,410/mo
Connecticut:$9,054/mo
U.S.:$5,025/mo
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Independent living costs in East Brooklyn, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Brooklyn 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
East Brooklyn, CT$3,384/mo$3,344/mo+1.2%
Connecticut$3,738/mo$3,857/mo-3.1%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
East Brooklyn, CT
2024 average cost:$3,384/mo
2023 average cost:$3,344/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,738/mo
2023 average cost:$3,857/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Brooklyn

Recent reviews for independent living in East Brooklyn

Christopher Heights of Attleboro

5.0
I would highly recommend this facility, especially after seeing other places. The staff is very warm and friendly. They will recommend a mover who is pretty cheap. The housekeeping is great. They do laundry and the facility is immaculate.

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.

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and accommodating staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at their community. At Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, families express appreciation for the long-term friendships that residents and their loved ones have developed with the caregivers.
Activities tailored to diverse interests. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For example, at Anchor Bay Pocasset, staff members organize a weekly trivia night, regular outings to pools for swimming sessions, hikes and fishing days at nearby city parks, and more.
Detailed communication between families and staff. Reviews contain many mentions of frequent, in-depth conversations that community staff members have with residents and their families to keep everyone informed and make sure care needs are being met. At Magnolia Heights, for example, the community director sets regular meetings with senior res ...
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Attractive and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of private rooms and communal areas. Residents of StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, a CCRC mention the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room.
Home-cooked meals with individual preferences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Holiday White Oaks, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, so residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Sense of community and socializing opportunities. Residents value the opportunities to socialize and make new friends within their community. At Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, for example, residents describe the friendly atmosphere and the plentiful activities, which allow them to engage with other residents and stay active.
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East Brooklyn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Brooklyn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Brooklyn, 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 East Brooklyn 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 East Brooklyn 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
28.5%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.2%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in East Brooklyn 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 East Brooklyn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.2%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.7%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
40.3%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Brooklyn 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 East Brooklyn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Brooklyn, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.1%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.9%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
47.2%
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