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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Essex, CT
The cost of independent living in Essex is about $4,041 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 155 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Glastonbury, Old Saybrook and Madison.
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It's always a difficult decision when a parent can't live alone anymore. After exploring several options, we felt that Elmbrook provided a place where our mom would feel most at home. The building is well...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...
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9.6
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27 reviews
HCM provided my 93 year old mother with a wonderful welcome. Staff and residents have been friendly and warm. Everyone has gone out of their way to love her needs. Thank you.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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8.7
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74 reviews
Tuesday my friend and I went to visit my mother in law at Atria. When we arrived my mother in law was not there. Atria had taken everyone from Memory Care out on a bus ride! How wonderful! They were so...
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.
Exciting NEW enhancements are now complete at Atria Crossroads Place! Extensive renovations include refurbished common spaces, an upgraded salon, a modern bistro, redesigned restaurant and private dining room with outdoor canopy, library, custom fitness center, additional outdoor green space and...
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18 reviews
It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is a warm and gracious assisted living and retirement community with 72 bright and spacious one- and two- bedroom apartments, located in the Connecticut River Valley.A terrific value for independent seniors, we offer chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping...
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35 reviews
Crescent point is awesome. My mother who is beyond picky, really loves the staff and the place. I cant say how much this place is wonderful! They even allow her old cat which has made a huge difference.
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.
Exceptional assisted living services in a residential living environment is the cornerstone of Crescent Point at Niantic. Crescent Point captures the spirit of village convenience and accessibility while embracing the neighborhood feel of a front porch and good friends. While the environment is...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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.
Chester Village West is a continuing care retirement community located in the picturesque lower Connecticut River Valley offering small town charm and special attention to service. Often tired of home upkeep, residents find that Chester Village West provides the services they need to maintain...
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.
The town of Killingworth CT is equidistant from Middletown and Long Island Sound. You may have driven past it on Route 81 going to one of your favorite beaches in Clinton, Madison or Westbrook. We are easy to find from Route 9 and just a mile north of the Killingworth traffic circle. Come see why...
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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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.
Maintaining independence is wonderful-but living independently doesn't have to mean living alone and contending with everyday tasks and responsibilities that can become overwhelming.The Homestead provides everything needed to enjoy independent living that is not only comfortable and safe, but...
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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.
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...
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
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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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Cost of independent living in Essex, CT
The average cost of senior living in Essex is $4,041 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $3,493 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex, CT vs. nearby cities
Essex, CT
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex, CT vs. the state and national average
Essex, CT
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Essex, CT by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Essex
Recent reviews for independent living in Essex
Solstice Senior Living at Groton
4.6
I'm speaking as an outsider. Going on my mother's opinion.
We chose Solstice because of the cleanliness, friendliness of everyone, and cooking her meals, etc. But rent is very high for being understaffed I think. My sister and I have been helping to pay her rent for about a year.
They usually ...
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Crescent Point At Niantic
4.3
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.
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.
Essex independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colebrook Village at Hebron, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and HarborChase of Madison are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essex, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Essex, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Essex, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and The Residence at Ferry Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Essex
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