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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hancock, CT

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Connecticut is $4,243, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Hancock area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Byam Village
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.
Cedar Springs is actually two distinct communities we call Cedar Springs East and Cedar Springs West. Cedar Springs East is easily found at the end of Aircraft Road (off of Route 10 by Dunkin Donuts). The Quinnipiac River separates Cedar Springs West which is located right off West Queen Street...
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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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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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[name removed] has been several times, and mom is more alert, participating in exercises, engaging in conversations! Much improvement! The place is beautiful open, sunny, all the members are smiling, saying...
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.
Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit residential assisted living community that offers a warm and caring atmosphere with an exemplary health care staff. There are 2 levels of care in our community; assisted living and our secure memory care neighborhood...
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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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It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
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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, 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.
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.
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.
Our sprawling 5.5-acre campus has something for everyone with a wide array of activities for energetic adults, as well as those with medical needs. Our casual elegance will make you feel welcome and comfortable.  Jerome Home provides a full service continuum and is here to meet your needs today...
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Photo of Crestwood II Apartments
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 St Lucian'S Residence, Inc
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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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 Bradley Estates Phase II
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.
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 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.
Photo of Arbor Park II
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 Nathan Hale Apartments
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Connecticut Baptist Homes
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Hancock, CT

The average cost of senior living in Connecticut is $4,243 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Connecticut vs. 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 state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeConnecticutU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,243/mo$3,520/mo20.5% above national median
Assisted Living$7,821/mo$5,830/mo34.2% above national median
Memory Care$9,388/mo$6,999/mo34.1% above national median
Independent Living
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:20.5% above national median
Assisted Living
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:34.2% above national median
Memory Care
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:34.1% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Hancock

Recent reviews for independent living in Hancock

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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Wesley Village in Shelton, CT

5.0
My mom is doing great at Lifestyle Transitions. She loves living there and is doing very well.

Hancock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hancock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hancock, 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 Hancock 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 Hancock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hancock, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hancock 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 Hancock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hancock, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hancock 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 Hancock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hancock, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.5%
47.6%
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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Spring Village at Danbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hancock, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 283 independent living facilities near Hancock, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hancock, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Stamford and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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