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The cost of independent living in Salem is about $5,536 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 288 options. Read 4003 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 Charter Senior Living of Orange
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The staff everyone is very understanding and helpful it's a wonderful place I'm very happy that my mom is there she seems happy there
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 Connect55 Plus Manchester
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All 5's besides the meals and dining, they do not feed us. What I like the most about the community is the friends, there were very caring. Yes I would recommend Connect55 Plus Manchester
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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33 Floor plans available
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The place is very nice. People also are very nice. Only complaint by my mother is that sometimes the meal service can be slow because of not enough staff at times.
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.
Quail Run Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Springfield, you'll love the comfortable facilities, our friendly staff and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...
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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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My own mom is no longer with us but if she were I would definitely recommend. Very nice people and friendly too. Apartment spacious with balcony.
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.
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
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Good: They have a lot of activities and keep my aunt involved - even if she isn't sure about it. They make sure she isn't sitting in her room all day. The place is very clean. And the food is good. Improve:...
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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LOVE IT HERE. Best move I ever made. Not only are the people who run it are super nice but the residents I have met. I would recommend to others.
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 Village at South Farms is a cozy 'country estate' with a panoramic valley view that our residents enjoy from the southern-style veranda overlooking its expansive lawns. Lavish gardens surround the community and provide the setting for shaded outdoor seating and walking areas. A terrace off...
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They have friendly staff, great activities, fair food and dining, apartment is adequate size with new floors and carpet and new appliances, but old cabinets . It was easily the best deal of the three places...
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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33 Floor plans available
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We were very pleased with our uncle's care while he was there. He passed away a few days ago. We would recommend River Ridge to others. Thanks.
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.
River Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...
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Photo of Greenwich Farms at Warwick
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The staff here has been great. My mom has been in the memory care unit since just before Christmas. She is very happy and feels safe. It’s so nice to finally spend my time with her as a daughter and not a...
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.
Greenwich Farms at Warwick located in Warwick, RI is a Benchmark Senior Living independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle?...
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Photo of Brookdale Centre of New England
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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What we think the community could improve on would be bathing the patients, sometimes I come and my moms face is not washed or her teeth not brushed
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.
Our community has been COVID free during this pandemic thanks to our dedicated staff! We are now allowing tours inside our building so you can see in person what a beautiful community it truly is!A little help can go a long way.At our senior living community, you’ll have the help you need and the...
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Tremendous staff. Faculty is very clean. Plenty of activities for the clients if the so desire. Food appears to be good. Studio, which my sisters had is adequate. We are thinking of trying to get into a 1...
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.
Nestled in the calming, wooded Long Island Sound, Solstice Senior Living at Groton is where our residents enjoy easy access to attractions, museums and entertainment. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care professionals and our proximity to the...
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The Residence at Glastonbury surpassed my expectations in care, nutrition, services, lodging and meaningful activities. Great staff. We went from independent living to memory care and hospice in place.
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.
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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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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I find the staff very friendly and welcoming. Although the resident I am related to doesn't take enough advantage of the activities offered, I think the activities are very well chosen and planned. The...
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.
Majestic ocean views from a breathtaking seaside hilltop greet residents daily at The Village at Mariner's Point. Lavish gardens provide a setting for leisure, art, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace beautifully manicured gardens, while the 68-seat movie theater,...
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The place is gorgeous. My 95 yr old mother in law had a stroke and went from hospital to short term rehab. We were looking for a place for her and your organization suggested the village. We talked several...
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 Village at East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff are friendly and so helpful. The community is also clean and we would recommend Cedar Woods to other families.
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.
Cedar Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment and...
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Staff and residents are very friendly. We had a 2 bed 1000sqft 2 baths. Kitchen small but adequate. There are many different things to do daily. Live shows during the month. Bus available for dr appt...
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.
Arbors, a Nationally Accredited, Continuing Care Retirement Community in Manchester, Connecticut. Arbors offers Independent,Assisted and Continuing Care in a stress-free lifestyle with security, companionship, services and access to our award Health Care Center long term and rehab health care. At...
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The food is why I gave it a 4. My mother in law is having problems with the gluten free options. I think the apartment size and location of the community is all good. I would definitely recommend it, my...
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.
You can feel it the minute you walk through the front door, something is different at Middlewoods of Farmington! Perhaps it is the smell of home-made cookies baked by residents wafting from the Country Kitchen. Or maybe it is the warm greeting from the Receptionist. Or could it be the friendly...
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Mom was at [community removed] (Now Skybrook) for several months. The facility is newer and inviting. More importantly, the people are amazing - professional, caring, comforting. Mgmt, staff, chefs, they...
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 Avery Heights
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Staff is warm, very helpful, and competent. The activities are wonderful. My father has come into his own there. He is encouraged to participate and feel a part of the community. The facilities are amazing....
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.
For over 60 years, Avery Heights has earned a solid reputation for providing seniors with seamless care, convenient living, and extraordinary value. As a rental-only community, you won’t have to deal with the burden of paying entrance fees or negotiating complex contracts—yet you’ll still have...
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I would definitely recommend this place, it has been VERY good for me..It's comfy staff, great people, and it's very nice & respectful. There is no complaints.
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.
Heritage Commons offers residents 55 years and older an active, rewarding lifestyle in a warm, friendly community environment. Rental includes a spacious one and two-bedroom or studio unit with full kitchen, utilities, fine dining, housekeeping and linen service, transportation, 24-hour security,...
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Facility is very well maintained, extremely clean, safe, carefully set up for persons with memory issues and attention is paid to decorating for holidays and birthdays. Residents, family members and other...
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.
Comfortable and Distinctive Surroundings The perfect blend of hospitality and healthcare. Breathtaking lake views highlight the picturesque campus of The Village at Waterman Lake. Lavish gardens provide the setting for arts, fitness and leisure, including a nine-hole putting green, Bocce court,...
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Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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The facility is beautiful, the tour really sells it nicely. Unfortunately the circumstances around my grandmas stay at the reserve weren’t as planned. Their care levels originally placed her at a level 5...
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.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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Photo of Capitol Ridge at Providence
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33 Floor plans available
8.8
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I don't mind giving feedback, especially to a place that is wonderful as Capital Ridge. This is the first time experience for me and my family member and One. I'll never forget in my lifetime. Yes, I would...
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.
Capitol Ridge at Providence is a cozy urban retreat situated in historic Providence, overlooking downtown and of course the State Capitol. The beautiful, historic setting is accented by manicured gardens, private walking paths and gazebos. A terrace off the main dining room offers seasonal...
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Cost of independent living in Salem, CT

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $5,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $3,645 per month.

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

Salem, CT
$5,536/mo
$4,485/mo

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

Salem, CT
$5,536/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$7,964/mo
Independent Living
$5,536/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,571/mo
Studio
$5,949/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,013/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,046/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,230/mo

Senior living costs in Salem 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: Salem, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalem, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$5,536/mo$6,361/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$7,895/mo$8,811/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$7,964/mo$8,895/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Salem, CT:$5,536/mo
Connecticut:$6,361/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Salem, CT:$7,895/mo
Connecticut:$8,811/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Salem, CT:$7,964/mo
Connecticut:$8,895/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Salem, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Salem 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.

Salem, CTCT stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Salem, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Salem 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
Salem, CT$3,508/mo$3,405/mo+3.0%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,855/mo-2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Salem, CT
2024 average cost:$3,508/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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 Salem

Recent reviews for independent living in Salem

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging and varied activities. Residents at various communities, including Cedar Woods, The Residence at Brookside, and Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, express their appreciation for the diverse range of activities offered, which help keep them active and socially engaged. From art classes and music sessions t ...
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Accessible and friendly staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and accessibility of staff members at communities such as Arbors of Hop Brook, Southwick Village, and Holiday Quail Run Estates. Families and residents alike comment on the responsiveness and empathetic nature of the staff, which contributes to a se ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their living arrangements. Communities like Discovery Village Farmington, The Residence at Brookside, and Holiday Bluebird Estates are commended for their high-quality, well-rounded meals that cater to individual dietar ...
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Immaculate and well-maintained living spaces. Residents and families note the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and private apartments in communities such as Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring, Holiday White Oaks, and StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, a CCRC. Regular maintenance and renovations ensure a comfortable and ple ...
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Communication and transparency. Open and frequent communication between staff and families is a priority at communities like Cedar Woods, Suffield by the River, and Holiday White Oaks. Regular updates and clear, honest dialogue help families feel informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Sense of community and belonging. Residents at various communities, including Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring, Pomperaug Woods a CCRC, and Holiday Farmington, emphasize the importance of feeling welcome and connected to their community. Friendly interactions, social events, and opportunities for residents to engage with o ...
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Salem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
46.5%
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