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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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Overall it has been a good experience, but they need more people for assistance and need to work some on training the staff that are there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Cornerstone at Canton offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living, ConnectedLIFE, an open campus memory support program for Assisted Living residents who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, and a state-of-the-art secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® affiliated with the Boston...
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I rate it an easy "5" !! All areas meet and exceed expectations. The care they show their residents is truly amazing. We are very happy with our choice.
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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They were FANTASTIC to work with when my uncle was alive they bent over backwards for him. HOWEVER when he passed [date removed] I was owed a substantial refund because I prepaid and he passed a lot quicker...
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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Last spring, I visited eight different assisted living communities in the greater Hartford area and beyond. Aviva was the last stop on my itinerary. The moment I walked through the doors of Aviva, I knew...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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I have nothing but glowing things to say! By The River is a small facility in Marlborough Ct. it is run by a very wonderful and caring staff. They keep the facility very clean The meals are family style at a...
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.
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.
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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.
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THANK YOU to [name removed] for being such a personable and helpful Manager at AHEPA! My 70 yo sister is delighted to live in that community! I am thankful that my sister has such caregivers and friends in...
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
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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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
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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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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: 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.
Photo of Summer Villa
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.
Summer VillaSummer Villa is an assisted living community located in Coventry, RI. Coventry, which is situated just west of West Warwick, is home to more than a dozen historic villages. The town’s rich history is evidenced in its beautiful 18th and 19th century homes, farmhouses, churches and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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: 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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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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.

Cost of independent living in Plainfield, CT

The average cost of senior living in Plainfield is $4,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $3,694 per month.

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

Plainfield, CT
$4,952/mo
$5,313/mo

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

Plainfield, CT
$4,952/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$5,603/mo
Independent Living
$4,952/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,450/mo
Studio
$4,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,702/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,569/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,309/mo

Senior living costs in Plainfield 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: Plainfield, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlainfield, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,952/mo$6,427/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$5,522/mo$8,904/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,603/mo$8,989/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Plainfield, CT:$4,952/mo
Connecticut:$6,427/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Plainfield, CT:$5,522/mo
Connecticut:$8,904/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Plainfield, CT:$5,603/mo
Connecticut:$8,989/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Plainfield, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Plainfield 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
Plainfield, CT$3,384/mo$3,355/mo+0.9%
Connecticut$3,738/mo$3,855/mo-3.0%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Plainfield, CT
2024 average cost:$3,384/mo
2023 average cost:$3,355/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,738/mo
2023 average cost:$3,855/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Plainfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Plainfield

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.

Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0
I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...
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Cornerstone at Canton

5.0
The Compass neighborhood at Cornerstone of Canton has been a blessing for my mom and my family. She was very reluctant to leave her home, but she finally did and has found a whole new life at Cornerstone and absolutely loves it there. Can't say enough about how wonderful it is, the activities, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse social activities for residents. Several reviews mention the wide range of activities offered in communities like Anchor Bay at Pocasset, Suffield by the River, and Keystone Commons, including happy hours, movie nights, trivia, card games, exercise classes, and more.
Friendly and helpful staff members. Residents and their families express appreciation for the caring nature of staff at various communities, such as Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, Brookdale Cushing Park, and Atria Lincoln Place.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Examples include StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, a CCRC, The Residence at Great Woods, and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks.
Welcoming and accommodating living spaces. Residents in communities like Holiday White Oaks and Atria Draper Place report feeling at home in their private apartments, which are described as clean, comfortable, and well-maintained.
Access to on-site health care services and support. Some communities, like Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, provide health care services and support for residents, which gives families peace of mind and ensures their loved ones receive the care they need.
Thoughtfully planned community layouts. Community layouts in places like Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill and Magnolia Heights are designed to encourage social interaction and make it easy for residents to engage with one another
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Plainfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plainfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield 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
25.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Plainfield 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 Plainfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
38.6%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plainfield 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 Plainfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.2%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.3%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.5%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Colebrook Village at Hebron are the top-rated independent living facilities near Plainfield, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 345 independent living facilities near Plainfield, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Plainfield, Connecticut are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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