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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairfield County, CT

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The cost of independent living in Fairfield County is about $6,051 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 499 options.

Read 10448 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, Stamford and Greenwich.

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Photo of Bradley Estates Phase I
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 Hidden Gem Home for Adults
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: 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, 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.
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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.
Trinity Senior ApartmentsTrinity Senior Apartments senior housing community in Yonkers, Westchester County, NY provides a senior housing community. Our Community rests beautifully in the historic section of Trinity Plaza in a picturesque restored former school. Trinity Senior Apartments remain...
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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: 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, 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.
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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Yes, staff goes out of their way to be helpful. As a family member they allow me to be able to know Mom is cared for 24/7 when I'm not with her which gives me the freedom to do the things I still need to do....
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 in Southington, Connecticut, The Orchards provides easy access to shopping, medical services and other services offered in downtown Southington. Each resident enjoys the privacy of their own studio, one or two bedroom apartment with all the benefits of a full service community. The...
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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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She has been happy there. The care that they give is just fine. It's clean and the staff is friendly. All of that is very good. I chose this one because it came recommended by someone who also had their...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human...
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.
Photo of Harbor Towers
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Fairfield County, CT

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

Independent living costs in Fairfield County, CT, vs. nearby counties

Fairfield County, CT
$6,051/mo
$4,447/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfield County, CT, vs. state and national averages

Fairfield County, CT
$6,051/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfield County, CT, vs. other senior living options

$9,638/mo
Independent Living
$6,051/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfield County, CT, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,909/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,853/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfield County 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: Fairfield County, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfield County, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$6,051/mo$4,238/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$8,657/mo$8,134/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,638/mo$9,491/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Fairfield County, CT:$6,051/mo
Connecticut:$4,238/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfield County, CT:$8,657/mo
Connecticut:$8,134/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Fairfield County, CT:$9,638/mo
Connecticut:$9,491/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairfield County, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairfield County 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
Fairfield County, CT$4,844/mo$4,961/mo-2.4%
Connecticut$4,112/mo$4,192/mo-1.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Fairfield County, CT
2024 average cost:$4,844/mo
2023 average cost:$4,961/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
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 Fairfield County

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfield County

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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Fairfield County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfield County, 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 Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield County, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfield County, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfield County, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Danbury, Atria Stamford and The Village at Brookfield Common are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfield County, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 499 independent living facilities near Fairfield County, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairfield County, Connecticut are Atria West 86, Atria Forest Hills and Atria Rye Brook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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