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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pond Meadow, CT
The cost of independent living in Pond Meadow is about $10,651 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 42 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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25 reviews
He was very happy there so overall it was a good experience. Unfortunately there came a point where it didn't meet his needs as he was very prone to falling so being alone in his apartment except for meals...
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is a warm and gracious assisted living and retirement community with 72 bright and spacious one- and two- bedroom apartments, located in the Connecticut River Valley.A terrific value for independent seniors, we offer chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping...
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.
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.
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...
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
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: 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.
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: 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.
Maintaining independence is wonderful-but living independently doesn't have to mean living alone and contending with everyday tasks and responsibilities that can become overwhelming.The Homestead provides everything needed to enjoy independent living that is not only comfortable and safe, but...
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Cost of independent living in Pond Meadow, CT
The average cost of senior living in Pond Meadow is $10,651 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $3,834 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Pond Meadow
Recent reviews for independent living in Pond Meadow
Solstice Senior Living at Groton
4.6
I'm speaking as an outsider. Going on my mother's opinion.
We chose Solstice because of the cleanliness, friendliness of everyone, and cooking her meals, etc. But rent is very high for being understaffed I think. My sister and I have been helping to pay her rent for about a year.
They usually ...
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Crescent Point At Niantic
4.3
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.
Colebrook Village at Hebron
5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.
Pond Meadow independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pond Meadow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pond Meadow, 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 Pond Meadow 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 Pond Meadow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pond Meadow, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Pond Meadow 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 Pond Meadow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pond Meadow, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pond Meadow 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 Pond Meadow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pond Meadow, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.6%
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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and The Residence at Ferry Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pond Meadow, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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