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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oxford, CT

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The cost of independent living in Oxford is about $7,778 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 224 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 River Valley Retirement Community
2727 Photos available
9.9
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32 reviews
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An easy place to call home. Clean, Comfortable, secure. A world of activities if you want it. A restful relaxing place if you don't. Food preparation is very good. The staff is professional and friendly and...
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.
River Valley, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, has just opened, this Spring of 2021! River Valley offers a luxurious, all-inclusive resort-style community is designed for adults 55 and over. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of modern day living without the hassle of upkeep!River...
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1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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56 reviews
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We are in the early stages of this transition for our folks, so far we believe the staff there, aids and RN's alike have gone above and beyond for us. We are very Thankful and Grateful for how our parents...
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.
Monarch Southbury, formerly known as Motif by Monarch, is located in the Southbury area, which is full of natural beauty, and our community makes the most of Mother Nature's finest. Located on Main Street South in Southbury, Connecticut, Motif is set against rolling green hills, with several...
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1818 Photos available
9.1
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40 reviews
9.1
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she is higher functioning than others in her wing (just AL) and i would like them to encourage her more to spend time with IL and other areas of the facility
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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9.1
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57 reviews
9.1
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My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge and overall everything has been great for her so far. The value for cost is reasonable. The food is pretty good and the activities...
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.
Brookdale Woodbridge is an assisted living and memory care community in the upscale community of Woodbridge, Connecticut. Woodbridge is a historic city with a strong sense of heritage and is home to many of the faculty at nearby Yale University. As one of the wealthiest towns in the country,...
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1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.5
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21 reviews
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The staff is all wonderful, very positive, and always helpful. They have a new Culinary Institute of America trained chef who has upped the menu. Apartments are great with new finishes (carpet, appliances...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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30 reviews
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What we like the most about Coachman Square is the Friendliness of the staff. They have been great whenever we had any issues. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
Coachman Square at Woodbridge is nestled in the quaint town of Woodbridge, CT where a convenient location offers the best of two worlds. Enjoy the tranquility of our charming town, as well as the nearby cultural attractions of New Haven, including the Shubert Theater, art galleries, the Peabody...
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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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Photo of Benchmark at Newtown
1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.0
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7.0
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I love the independence and the fact that I can be friends with everyone. I have a lot of friends here. Everyone is kind, friendly and talkative. I couldn't ask for better.
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.
Newtown seniors and their families can discover a vibrant, refreshing option for upscale senior living in Church Hill Village. This community is built with modern seniors in mind, creating the active, social atmosphere they need to thrive. Our community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care to...
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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.
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8.5
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0 reviews
I'm still transitioning and adjusting but the community is great and I like it here. I am very happy
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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Oxford, CT

The average cost of senior living in Oxford is $7,778 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bantam, CT with an average of $5,903 per month.

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

Oxford, CT
$7,778/mo
$6,783/mo
$7,759/mo

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

Oxford, CT
$7,778/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$10,406/mo
$10,512/mo
Independent Living
$7,778/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,748/mo
Studio
$5,194/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,834/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,735/mo

Senior living costs in Oxford 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: Oxford, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOxford, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$7,778/mo$6,345/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$10,406/mo$8,789/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$10,512/mo$8,873/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Oxford, CT:$7,778/mo
Connecticut:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Oxford, CT:$10,406/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Oxford, CT:$10,512/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Oxford, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oxford 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
Oxford, CT$5,156/mo$4,486/mo+14.9%
Connecticut$3,657/mo$3,560/mo+2.7%
National$3,101/mo$2,927/mo+5.9%
Oxford, CT
2024 average cost:$5,156/mo
2023 average cost:$4,486/mo
Percent change:+14.9%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,657/mo
2023 average cost:$3,560/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Oxford

Recent reviews for independent living in Oxford

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.

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.

Oxford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oxford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oxford, 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 Oxford 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 Oxford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oxford, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oxford 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 Oxford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oxford, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oxford 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 Oxford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oxford, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

River Valley Retirement Community, Monarch Southbury and East Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oxford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Oxford, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oxford, Connecticut are 3030 Park, a CCRC, Spring Village at Danbury and Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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