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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Madison, CT
If you’re looking for independent living in the Madison area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Madison. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 9 independent living facilities in Madison, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Westfield, Newfield Heights and Bretton Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Milford, New Haven and Wallingford.
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9.3
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20 reviews
Each staff member that I have met have gone out of the way to Accommodate any questions of encums immediately, and that goes for the entire staff, from kitchen, to maintenance, to Nursing + management.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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36 reviews
[Name removed] explained without selling, food is well balanced and good, move in went smoothly with 7 friends and two professional movers. The front office staff, including [name removed], are very...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 the heart of Guilford, Connecticut, our beautiful New England community boasts multiple social activities and a relaxing lifestyle. Our 80-acre nature preserve offers a tranquil, country setting not too far away from lively New Haven. Solstice Senior Living at Guilford is close to...
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8.0
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44 reviews
I was a daily visitor in the Health Center for over 2 years. Without question, the staff at the health center are caring professionals who embraced my husband as if he was truly a part of their family....
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Maintaining independence is wonderful-but living independently doesn't have to mean living alone and contending with everyday tasks and responsibilities that can become overwhelming.The Homestead provides everything needed to enjoy independent living that is not only comfortable and safe, but...
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.
The town of Killingworth CT is equidistant from Middletown and Long Island Sound. You may have driven past it on Route 81 going to one of your favorite beaches in Clinton, Madison or Westbrook. We are easy to find from Route 9 and just a mile north of the Killingworth traffic circle. Come see why...
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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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.
Chester Village West is a continuing care retirement community located in the picturesque lower Connecticut River Valley offering small town charm and special attention to service. Often tired of home upkeep, residents find that Chester Village West provides the services they need to maintain...
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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Cost of independent living in Madison, CT
The average cost of senior living in Madison is $9,796 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $4,728 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Madison, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Madison, CT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Madison vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Madison, CT by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Madison
Recent reviews for independent living in Madison
The Residence at Ferry Park in Rocky Hill, CT
5.0
My aunt moved into ferry park a few months ago!!! We as a family are thrilled that she is engaged each day with fun activities and exercise classes!
She has made some lovely new friends and we sleep better each night knowing a caring staff is there for her!
Holiday Cedar Woods in Branford, CT
5.0
My mom felt connected to some residents from Branford which is the reason she chose this facility.
Everyone was so friendly and helpful.
Thank you Cedar Woods for giving attention to my mom when she needed medical help.
I only wish my mom was alive long enough to have enjoyed being there.
Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
5.0
My mom was a resident at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden for a short period of time and, although it was a short time, I could not have asked for a more accommodating, professional and caring facility. I just couldn't, that's all I can say. They were absolutely amazing. [Name removed], who was ...
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Madison independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Madison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Madison, 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 Madison 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 Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Madison, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
31.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Madison 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 Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Madison, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Madison 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 Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
39.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.2%
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Maplewood at Orange, The Residence at Ferry Park and The Village at East Farms are the top-rated independent living facilities near Madison, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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