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The cost of independent living in Fairfield is about $6,079 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 477 options.

Read 10161 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 Stamford, Greenwich and New Haven.

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Whispering Pines II is a beautiful development, carefully maintained by a thoughtful staff. I have been a resident here for about 3 years, and found the neighbors are just friendly enough, the grounds are...
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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.
Welcome to Whispering Pines II, a beautiful apartment community that offers seniors independent living at rents that make sense. Set in the heart of prestigious Avon, Connecticut this age-restricted community is designed for those 62 and over, with easy access to restaurants, medical services and...
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I never knew about Vassar Warner until I called APFM. This was all new to me and I had no help and no clue. Then APFM told me about this quaint, very personal home and I called immediately. My mom didn’t...
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.
Vassar-Warner Home fills the need for senior adults who require a facility that provides comfort, safety and assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like environment. Seniors who become Adult Home residents of our facility are able to age-in-place while transitioning into our...
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Everyone from the administration to the staff has been super friendly and helpful and I feel she is in very good hands. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved...
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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The residents and staff are friendly and interesting. The staff go out of their way to be helpful. There are many activities available; my favorites are hiking, exercise classes and music programs. The food...
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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My loved one has had a wonderful experience here so far. The community is always very clean, and housekeeping and laundry are included in the monthly cost, which has been a great convenience. She lives in a...
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.
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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Good staff. Well run facility. My parents also really like the food and they are very happy with their apartment. I would recommend to others.
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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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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 location is nice- other than that my sis in law had no other decent options. If you can't prove enough income, they will charge you for the entire year in advance.
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: 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.
Sycamore Place Apartments is a senior's housing residence located in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. With a positive and welcoming atmosphere, Sycamore Place Apartments is a wonderful choice for your new home. Known as 'Park City', Bridgeport is a dream for anyone who loves nature and...
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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: 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.
St. Joseph’s Center strives to offer quality senior care while maintaining our Catholic identity and mission. Located in desirable Trumbull, CT our residents enjoy a high quality of life with access to all that Trumbull that has to offer. Voted as one of the “Best Town for Families” by Family...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Perhaps the greatest joy in retiring is knowing you can live life to its fullest.Maintaining your independence and helping you enjoy your life is our main goal at Carmel Ridge and Teresian Towers. Located on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Center, our unique independent senior communities provide the...
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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, 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, 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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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.
New Canaan Inn is a charming residence that is ideal for seniors who can appreciate the personal benefits of living independently in a thriving, yet intimate retirement community. We welcome seniors from any geographic location.Our mission is to provide you with a caring and supportive...
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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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We love living at Waterstone on High Ridge. The facility is beautiful & the people are great. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
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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I like the care here from the great staff at this clean community. The meals are good and they have a great chief. They have a room with a beautiful view over lookng the ocean. I would recommend this...
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.
Seacrest Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the historic and scenic West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. West Haven has been an established township since 1648 and sits right along the shoreline, hosting a beautiful and relaxing beach. Our gorgeous senior living...
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I'm still transitioning and adjusting but the community is great and I like it here. I am very happy
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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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, CT

The average cost of senior living in Fairfield is $6,079 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $3,894 per month.

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

Fairfield, CT
$6,079/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$9,745/mo
Independent Living
$6,079/mo

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

Studio
$4,580/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,837/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,411/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfield 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, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfield, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$6,079/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$8,466/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,745/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fairfield, CT:$6,079/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfield, CT:$8,466/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fairfield, CT:$9,745/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairfield, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairfield 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairfield, 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%
Fairfield, 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 Fairfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfield

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Residents and their families consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in multiple communities, including 3030 Park, a CCRC, River Valley Retirement Community, and Atria Darien. They express gratitude for the emotional support and genuine concern shown by staff member ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Activities are a popular feature across the reviewed communities, such as 3030 Park, a CCRC, River Valley Retirement Community, and Monarch Spring Meadows. Residents enjoy various games, exercise classes, social gatherings, and outings designed to encourage engagement and promote an active ...
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Thoughtfully sized community with a welcoming atmosphere. Reviews for 3030 Park, a CCRC, River Valley Retirement Community, and Atria Darien mention the importance of a community that feels like home. Residents appreciate the intimate size and friendly environment, which fosters a sense of familiarity and inclusivity.
Fresh and well-maintained interior and exterior spaces. Cleanliness is a common theme in the reviews for 3030 Park, a CCRC, River Valley Retirement Community, and Atria Darien. Residents often comment on the immaculate living spaces, communal areas, and outdoor environments, which contribute to a pleasant living experience.
Supportive and helpful management. Effective management is a crucial aspect of senior living communities, as noted in reviews for 3030 Park, a CCRC, River Valley Retirement Community, and Atria Darien. Residents express satisfaction with the responsiveness and accessibility of community leadership, ensuring their concerns a ...
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Engaging social and recreational opportunities. Residents at 3030 Park, a CCRC, River Valley Retirement Community, and Atria Darien enjoy a variety of social and recreational activities that cater to diverse interests. These events help foster a sense of community and encourage connections between residents.
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Fairfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfield, 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 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 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, Maplewood at Southport and Sunrise of Fairfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfield, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 477 independent living facilities near Fairfield, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairfield, Connecticut are Atria West 86, Atria Rye Brook and Atria Forest Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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