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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Woodstock, CT

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The cost of independent living in South Woodstock is about $5,356 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 410 options. Read 6138 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: 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: 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.
We are a 23 bed licensed level 4 rest home located less than a 1/4 mile off rt. 2. Our size allows us to do the little extras that are so important to the elderly community. We are rated one of the top 5 rest homes in Massachusetts. Applewood is a family and our residents are treated with love...
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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.
Photo of The Groves in Lincoln
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.
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
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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...
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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.
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.
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: 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...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in South Woodstock, CT

The average cost of senior living in South Woodstock is $5,356 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $3,663 per month.

Independent living costs in South Woodstock, CT, vs. nearby cities

South Woodstock, CT
$5,356/mo
$5,278/mo

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

South Woodstock, CT
$5,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$6,759/mo
Independent Living
$5,356/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,239/mo
Studio
$6,839/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,213/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,216/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,969/mo

Senior living costs in South Woodstock 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 Woodstock, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Woodstock, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$5,356/mo$6,385/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$6,747/mo$8,847/mo$4,719/mo
Memory Care$6,759/mo$8,932/mo$4,974/mo
Independent Living
South Woodstock, CT:$5,356/mo
Connecticut:$6,385/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
South Woodstock, CT:$6,747/mo
Connecticut:$8,847/mo
U.S.:$4,719/mo
Memory Care
South Woodstock, CT:$6,759/mo
Connecticut:$8,932/mo
U.S.:$4,974/mo
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Independent living costs in South Woodstock, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Woodstock 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
South Woodstock, CT$3,426/mo$3,368/mo+1.7%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,855/mo-2.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
South Woodstock, 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:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in South Woodstock

Recent reviews for independent living in South Woodstock

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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South Woodstock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Woodstock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Woodstock, 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 Woodstock 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 Woodstock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Woodstock, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Woodstock 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 Woodstock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Woodstock, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Woodstock 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 Woodstock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Woodstock, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.8%
46.5%
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