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The cost of independent living in South Ellsworth is about $4,712 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 278 options.

Read 4637 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as New Milford, Brookfield and Watertown.

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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.
The Pines at Narragansett is a senior housing community located in the historic town of Ossining, Westchester County, New York. The 50 bed community is located in a nice residential area. The Pines at Narragansett offers one and two bedroom apartments that have kitchenettes and private bathrooms....
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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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Cost of independent living in South Ellsworth, CT

The average cost of senior living in South Ellsworth is $4,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simsbury Center, CT with an average of $3,766 per month.

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

South Ellsworth, CT
$4,712/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in South Ellsworth, CT, vs. other senior living options

$8,728/mo
Independent Living
$4,712/mo

Independent living costs in South Ellsworth, CT, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,387/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,944/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,861/mo

Senior living costs in South Ellsworth 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: South Ellsworth, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Ellsworth, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,712/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,544/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,728/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Ellsworth, CT:$4,712/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Ellsworth, CT:$7,544/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Ellsworth, CT:$8,728/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in South Ellsworth

Recent reviews for independent living in South Ellsworth

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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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.

South Ellsworth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ellsworth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ellsworth, 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 South Ellsworth 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 South Ellsworth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Ellsworth, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ellsworth 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 South Ellsworth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Ellsworth, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ellsworth 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 South Ellsworth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Ellsworth, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
47.6%
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