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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Storrs, CT

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The cost of independent living in Storrs is about $4,024 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 140 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 Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community
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I moved here five years ago and quickly felt right at home. Both residents and staff are relaxed and friendly. Residents are treated with caring and respect, and staff go out of their way to meet our needs. ...
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.
Evergreen Crossings offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Evergreen Crossings top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no...
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From the top of management to the CNA's, the facility has surpassed our families expectations in caring for out parents. The Egis memory care staff showers my dad with love and attention 24-7!
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.
Ask about our Rare Memory Care Opening!Colebrook Village at Hebron opened in May of 2018. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We have 113 units and are located in a quaint small town in Eastern CT. Surrounded by flora and fauna, our building was designed to maximize the...
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This community is so welcoming. You feel just like family in a very short amount of time. This is very important when your whole life has been turned upside down and you no longer have your old group of...
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.
White Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the charming community of Manchester, you'll love the elegant beauty of White Oaks while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. If you're in the mood to explore, you'll...
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I have nothing but glowing things to say! By The River is a small facility in Marlborough Ct. it is run by a very wonderful and caring staff. They keep the facility very clean The meals are family style at a...
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.
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.
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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: 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, 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.
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: 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.
Hillcrest of South Windsor, Connecticut is a comfortable and convenient apartment community designed to meet the needs of seniors 62 and over, offering independent living at a rent you can afford. Ideally located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is just a short drive...
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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.
Our April Time Residential Care Home is conveniently located in the classic Manchester, Connecticut. Nestled among New England's picturesque scenery and quiet community, we pride ourselves on having an array of well-maintained apartments as part of our beautiful living community. We are known for...
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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.
Watson Farm is a delightful community of apartment rentals for seniors 55 and over, offering independent living at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted 72-unit community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, with restaurants, medical services and...

Cost of independent living in Storrs, CT

The average cost of senior living in Storrs is $4,024 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $3,648 per month.

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

Storrs, CT
$4,024/mo
$5,235/mo

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

Storrs, CT
$4,024/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$6,018/mo
Independent Living
$4,024/mo

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

Studio
$5,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,900/mo

Senior living costs in Storrs 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: Storrs, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStorrs, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,024/mo$6,345/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,941/mo$8,789/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,018/mo$8,873/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Storrs, CT:$4,024/mo
Connecticut:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Storrs, CT:$5,941/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Storrs, CT:$6,018/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Storrs, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Storrs 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
Storrs, CT$3,327/mo$3,733/mo-10.9%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,909/mo-4.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,158/mo+2.8%
Storrs, CT
2024 average cost:$3,327/mo
2023 average cost:$3,733/mo
Percent change:-10.9%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,754/mo
2023 average cost:$3,909/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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 Storrs

Recent reviews for independent living in Storrs

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.

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.

Suffield by the River

5.0
From the time that I walked in, I was treated with dignity and respect. I felt like I was introduced to every single person that worked there. Everyone was so nice. It felt real and true. 3 months later and I still could not be happier with my decision. Suffield by the River truly is a special ...
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Storrs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Storrs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Storrs, 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 Storrs 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 Storrs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Storrs 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 Storrs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Storrs 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 Storrs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.4%
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