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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kensington, CT
The cost of independent living in Kensington is about $7,514 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 595 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as New Haven, Madison and Glastonbury.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Worthington Manor in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut is an assisted living residence built on tradition and dedication to community. This quiet and serene little town has many delicious restaurants and local businesses to haunt on a Saturday shopping spree. East Berlin is a gorgeous...
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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.
Imagine an apartment community designed for seniors 55 and over in a beautiful Berlin, Connecticut setting at a price that works with your budget. Welcome to Orchard Ridge, a Metro Prime senior living community convenient to great shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. Conveniently located...
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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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...
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
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living
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.
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.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
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
Care types provided by this community
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...
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: 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Kensington, CT
The average cost of senior living in Kensington is $7,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,861 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kensington, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kensington, CT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kensington vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Kensington, CT by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Kensington
Recent reviews for independent living in Kensington
Middlewoods of Farmington
4.6
I have been a resident (independent) for 17 1/12 years. The community is just the right size (# of residents). The staff is welcoming and friendly, although I do not need care services, it's important to know it 's available. A resident can be as involved in the community as they whish to be. I ...
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Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT
5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.
Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence
5.0
The food is very good the staff is premium level of caring they go above and beyond to make sure their residents feel like home and try to create a family culture.
Kensington independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kensington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kensington, 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 Kensington 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 Kensington 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
11.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Kensington 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 Kensington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kensington 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 Kensington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colebrook Village at Hebron, Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence and Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kensington, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 68 independent living facilities near Kensington, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kensington, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Arbors of Hop Brook and The Residence at Brookside. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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