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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Trumbull, CT

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The cost of independent living in Fort Trumbull is about $5,093 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 395 options.

Read 8560 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, Wallingford and New Haven.

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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.
WelcomeThe Plummer Pavilion provides safe, healthy affordable housing in a development environmentally appropriate for seniors of all ages. Residents will enjoy the luxury of completely-renovated air conditioned studio, one or two bedroom units, with shower and refrigerator/ kitchenette. Safety...
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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: 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.
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: 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.
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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.
RiverSpring Living stands as a beacon of compassionate care and innovation, dedicated to empowering older adults of all faiths to embrace a life of dignity, vitality, and purpose. Rooted in Jewish values and a non-profit mission, it has spent over a century championing healthy aging through an...
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Watson Farm is a delightful community of apartment rentals for seniors 55 and over, offering independent living at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted 72-unit community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, with restaurants, medical services and...
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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.
Berry Patch is a senior living apartment community for adults 62 and over, at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, where restaurants, medical services and shopping—the Shoppes at Buckland Hills and...
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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....

Cost of independent living in Fort Trumbull, CT

The average cost of senior living in Fort Trumbull is $5,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $3,766 per month.

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

Fort Trumbull, CT
$5,093/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Trumbull, CT, vs. other senior living options

$8,275/mo
Independent Living
$5,093/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Trumbull, CT, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,252/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,183/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Trumbull 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: Fort Trumbull, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Trumbull, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$5,093/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,195/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,275/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fort Trumbull, CT:$5,093/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Trumbull, CT:$7,195/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fort Trumbull, CT:$8,275/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Trumbull, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Trumbull 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
Fort Trumbull, CT$4,248/mo$4,431/mo-4.1%
Connecticut$4,028/mo$3,746/mo+7.5%
National$3,243/mo$3,029/mo+7.1%
Fort Trumbull, CT
2024 average cost:$4,248/mo
2023 average cost:$4,431/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$4,028/mo
2023 average cost:$3,746/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Trumbull

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Trumbull

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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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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Fort Trumbull independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Trumbull independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Trumbull, 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 Fort Trumbull 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 Fort Trumbull 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
28.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Trumbull 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 Fort Trumbull communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Trumbull, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Trumbull 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 Fort Trumbull offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
47.6%
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