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The cost of independent living in Milldale is about $6,226 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options. Read 346 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.

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Photo of Holiday Farmington
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2222 Floor plans available
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9.2
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My niece is the one who was at the facility . They were very kind to her. They were very helpful. They were very informative. Even the residents were very nice. My brother in law made friends immediately and...
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.
Village Gate of Farmington provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful, scenic grounds just outside of Hartford, you'll love the elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of the nearby town. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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Photo of Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence
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9.2
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My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
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.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
Photo of The Village at East Farms
2121 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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44 reviews
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The place is gorgeous. My 95 yr old mother in law had a stroke and went from hospital to short term rehab. We were looking for a place for her and your organization suggested the village. We talked several...
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 Village at East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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Photo of The Village at Kensington Place
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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47 reviews
8.5
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The activities is unknown she does not participate. She is from Meriden and met people she knew, food is very good. Staff is friendly professional and yes, we would recommend this community to other families...
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 Village at Kensington Place is an elegant country estate nestled among the scenic Hanging Hills of Meriden, CT. Our beautifully manicured campus surrounded by woodlands provides comfortable outdoor sitting areas and the setting for fitness, arts, and leisure activities. A terrace off the main...
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Photo of Southmayd Home for Women
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8.5
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23 reviews
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They were great with mom, but limited to what she needed, she needs 24hr care, I really thought they were a great fit, but mom needed more. The staff was great especially nurse [name removed], when she...
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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Photo of Blessed House LLC
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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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Photo of Mulberry Gardens of Southington
8.0
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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
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.
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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I would have liked to learn the requirements of aides and nurses on the memory care unit as to mandatory education on the care of their patients.
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.
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Photo of The Orchards At Southington
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8.0
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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
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.
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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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.
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Photo of Byam Village
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.
Photo of Crestwood Apartments I
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.
Photo of Marbridge Retirement Center
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Bradley Estates Phase II
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.
Photo of Arbor Park I
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.
Photo of Three Gardens
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.
Photo of Bradley Estates Phase I
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.
Photo of Arbor Park II
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.
Photo of Harbor Towers
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.
Photo of Hillside Gardens
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.
Photo of Connecticut Baptist Homes
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.
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Cost of independent living in Milldale, CT

The average cost of senior living in Milldale is $6,226 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,929 per month.

Independent living costs in Milldale, CT, vs. nearby cities

Milldale, CT
$6,226/mo
$5,978/mo

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

Milldale, CT
$6,226/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$9,579/mo
Independent Living
$6,226/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,117/mo
Studio
$4,997/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,891/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,305/mo

Senior living costs in Milldale 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: Milldale, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilldale, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$6,226/mo$6,344/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$9,503/mo$8,789/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$9,579/mo$8,873/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Milldale, CT:$6,226/mo
Connecticut:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Milldale, CT:$9,503/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Milldale, CT:$9,579/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Milldale, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Milldale 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 median 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
Milldale, CT$2,644/mo$2,960/mo-10.7%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,855/mo-2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Milldale, CT
2024 average cost:$2,644/mo
2023 average cost:$2,960/mo
Percent change:-10.7%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,754/mo
2023 average cost:$3,855/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Milldale

Recent reviews for independent living in Milldale

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.

The Ivy at Watertown

4.5
The Ivy at Watertown is beautiful, we have no problems there at all, the services are fine and the rooms are beautiful. We have had a few meals there ourselves and they are really good. The activities also seem to be fine. The staff also are really good about bringing our loved one his ...
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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.

Milldale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milldale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milldale, 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 Milldale 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 Milldale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milldale, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Milldale 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 Milldale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milldale, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milldale 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 Milldale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milldale, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
17%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
17%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17%
46.4%
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