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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Groton, CT

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The cost of independent living in Groton is about $4,235 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 215 options.

Read 3534 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 Mystic, New London and Chester.

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Photo of Hillside Gardens
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, 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.
At the very base of Cedar Mountain, surrounded by fresh air and a beautiful natural landscape, you'll find Cedar Mountain Commons. This is an extraordinary senior living community - a meeting place of spirited people, family traditions and fond memories. Living here, in the assisted or...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
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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.
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: 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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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: 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 Anthony House
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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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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: 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.
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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.
Photo of Highvue Manor
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.
Photo of Immanuel House
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.

Cost of independent living in Groton, CT

The average cost of senior living in Groton is $4,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $3,766 per month.

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

Groton, CT
$4,235/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$9,235/mo
Independent Living
$4,235/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,308/mo
Studio
$3,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,545/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,516/mo

Senior living costs in Groton 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: Groton, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGroton, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,235/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,235/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Groton, CT:$4,235/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Groton, CT:$8,154/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Groton, CT:$9,235/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Groton, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Groton 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
Groton, CT$4,003/mo$4,019/mo-0.4%
Connecticut$4,050/mo$4,124/mo-1.8%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
Groton, CT
2024 average cost:$4,003/mo
2023 average cost:$4,019/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$4,050/mo
2023 average cost:$4,124/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Groton

Recent reviews for independent living in Groton

Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0
I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...
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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.

Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven, CT

4.0
After visiting many "retirement homes", Seacrest definitely feels more homey than all of the other more institution style residencies. It's beautiful water view setting adds tremendously to its value as well as a strong sense of family amongst its attendants and workers and residents. Our ...
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Groton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Groton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Groton, 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 Groton 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 Groton 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
17.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Groton 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 Groton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Groton 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 Groton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, a CCRC, Solstice at Groton and Complete Care at Groton Regency are the top-rated independent living facilities near Groton, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 215 independent living facilities near Groton, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Groton, Connecticut are Atria Lincoln Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Anchor Bay East Providence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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