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The cost of independent living in New Preston is about $5,359 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 135 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 Maplewood at DanburyCommunity card badge
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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They welcomed my Mom with open arms and have helped our family out with good communication. She is starting to adjust to her new place and is coming out of her shell. Everyone here has been great to deal...
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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79 reviews
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Thank you to [name removed] and her entire team for being so amazing to my mom and family. You are stellar and it trickles down from you to your entire staff. Everyone has gone above and beyond for my mom...
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.
Spring Village at Danbury is a boutique, affordable assisted living community specializing in enhanced care, located in the heart of Danbury, CT. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and for those who need an individualized approach to care. We...
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Photo of Brandywine Litchfield by Monarch
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1515 Floor plans available
9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
5 star
86%
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11%
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I have many friends that have lived in this community. The way they are treated and taken care of is out of this world. The employees show so much care and attention to detail its amazing. The food is...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Litchfield. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.
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38 reviews
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5 stars across the board. We chose The Watermark at East Hill because of the attentiveness of the staff showed how much they care The care has been excellent. The staff is very caring and takes excellent...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events and assisted living,...
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9 reviews
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It was very homey and everyone was very friendly. I saw other places that were very impressive, opulent almost, but they didn't feel like home. Also, the apartments are really spacious, well appointed and...
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.
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23 reviews
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They're top notch! Friendly, caring and communicative. I think they're great! My mom coming from a house feels the apartments are small, but after seeing other options, I think they're have a beautiful...
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.
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Really love the caring nature of the staff at Charter. They are very accommodating and thorough with the residents. [name removed] at the front desk is incredible. She is focused, bright and extremely...
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to...
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 Cottage at Litchfield Hills, located in the heart of Litchfield County close to Routes 8 and 202, is owned by New England-based Northbridge Communities and their first property in Connecticut and 18th Senior Living Community.The Cottage offers all of the benefits of community living -...
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We received exceptional care at the Lutheran home. The staff was compassionate and understanding of my mothers needs. The facilities cleanliness, responsiveness, and tailored care plans made it feel like a...
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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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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in New Preston, CT

The average cost of senior living in New Preston is $5,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartford, CT with an average of $3,917 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Preston, CT vs. nearby cities

New Preston, CT
$5,375/mo
$4,832/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Preston, CT vs. the state and national average

New Preston, CT
$5,375/mo
U.S. national average
$4,044/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Preston vs. other types of senior living

$6,369/mo
Independent Living
$5,375/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in New Preston, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$5,930/mo
Studio
$6,394/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,928/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,059/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in New Preston over time

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What families are saying about independent living in New Preston

Recent reviews for independent living in New Preston

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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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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Glen Crest in Danbury, CT

4.7
I would highly recommend Glen Crest to others. Our overall experience with this facility was great. My mother loved their food. They had a lot of activities, but my mom was stubborn about participating in them. She couldn't remember to go. Dementia.

New Preston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Preston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Preston, 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 New Preston 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 New Preston 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
30%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
33.7%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
33%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
8.6%
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Availability of select dining options in New Preston 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 New Preston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
35.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
42.9%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Preston 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 New Preston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
90%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
46%
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Maplewood at Danbury, Spring Village at Danbury and Brandywine Litchfield by Monarch are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Preston, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near New Preston, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in New Preston, Connecticut are Maplewood at Danbury, Maplewood at Stony Hill and Maplewood at Newtown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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