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The cost of independent living in Pomfret is about $5,095 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 403 options. Read 5874 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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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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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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.
Shillman House Shillman House is an independent living community that is located in Framingham, MA. This community is located in a beautiful area and is open to seniors who are looking for a caring home. Framingham is a part of Middlesex County and it offers much for residents and guests to check...
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.
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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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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of care,...
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: 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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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
An attractive apartment community in Avon, Connecticut, Peachtree Village offers seniors 62 and over independent living for a rent that makes sense. Ideally located in the heart of prestigious Avon, this senior living community is easily accessible to restaurants, medical services and shopping by...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Our sprawling 5.5-acre campus has something for everyone with a wide array of activities for energetic adults, as well as those with medical needs. Our casual elegance will make you feel welcome and comfortable.  Jerome Home provides a full service continuum and is here to meet your needs today...
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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.
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.
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: 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.
Individuals of discerning taste and cosmopolitan backgrounds have been choosing Bay view and the Cottages at Bay View as their destination for convenient, spacious, attractive and personable living. Bay View and the Cottages at Bay View is designed to accommodate the needs of a mature independent...
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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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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: 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.
East Ridge Manor is an assisted living community located in the historic town of Meriden, CT. Situated in New Haven County, half way between New Haven and Hartford, Meriden is home to some of the most beautiful views in the state. At East Ridge Residential Care, you can be sure that the staff's...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Pomfret, CT

The average cost of senior living in Pomfret is $5,095 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $3,643 per month.

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

Pomfret, CT
$5,095/mo
$5,269/mo

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

Pomfret, CT
$5,095/mo
U.S. national average
$4,166/mo

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

$6,664/mo
Independent Living
$5,095/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,155/mo
Studio
$6,701/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,074/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,994/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,909/mo

Senior living costs in Pomfret 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: Pomfret, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typePomfret, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$5,095/mo$6,382/mo$4,166/mo
Assisted Living$6,649/mo$8,845/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$6,664/mo$8,930/mo$4,961/mo
Independent Living
Pomfret, CT:$5,095/mo
Connecticut:$6,382/mo
U.S.:$4,166/mo
Assisted Living
Pomfret, CT:$6,649/mo
Connecticut:$8,845/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Pomfret, CT:$6,664/mo
Connecticut:$8,930/mo
U.S.:$4,961/mo
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Independent living costs in Pomfret, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pomfret 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
Pomfret, CT$3,426/mo$3,368/mo+1.7%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,855/mo-2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pomfret, CT
2024 average cost:$3,426/mo
2023 average cost:$3,368/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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 Pomfret

Recent reviews for independent living in Pomfret

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 Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

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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Pomfret independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pomfret independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pomfret, 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 Pomfret 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 Pomfret 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
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pomfret 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 Pomfret communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pomfret, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pomfret 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 Pomfret offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Draper Place and Colebrook Village at Hebron are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pomfret, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 403 independent living facilities near Pomfret, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pomfret, Connecticut are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Colebrook Village at Hebron. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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