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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waterbury, CT

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The cost of independent living in Waterbury is about $5,093 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 307 options.

Read 6116 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 Wallingford, Hartford and New Haven.

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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: 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.
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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
New Canaan Inn is a charming residence that is ideal for seniors who can appreciate the personal benefits of living independently in a thriving, yet intimate retirement community. We welcome seniors from any geographic location.Our mission is to provide you with a caring and supportive...
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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: 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: 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.
Surrounded by shady, tall trees in a family-friendly neighborhood, Gallagher Home is close to many local amenities that make running errands and continuing personal care convenient. With grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and fitness centers all in the area, seniors can take care of their...
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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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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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We love living at Waterstone on High Ridge. The facility is beautiful & the people are great. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
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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, 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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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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
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.
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She has been happy there. The care that they give is just fine. It's clean and the staff is friendly. All of that is very good. I chose this one because it came recommended by someone who also had their...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Waterbury, CT

The average cost of senior living in Waterbury is $5,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Britain, CT with an average of $3,766 per month.

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

Waterbury, CT
$5,093/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,275/mo
Independent Living
$5,093/mo

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

Studio
$4,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,252/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,183/mo

Senior living costs in Waterbury 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: Waterbury, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterbury, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$5,093/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,195/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,275/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Waterbury, CT:$5,093/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Waterbury, CT:$7,195/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Waterbury, CT:$8,275/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Waterbury, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waterbury 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 average 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
Waterbury, CT$4,248/mo$4,431/mo-4.1%
Connecticut$4,028/mo$3,746/mo+7.5%
National$3,243/mo$3,029/mo+7.1%
Waterbury, CT
2024 average cost:$4,248/mo
2023 average cost:$4,431/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$4,028/mo
2023 average cost:$3,746/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Waterbury

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterbury

Atria Briarcliff Manor

4.5
Overall it has been a positive experience. I know the staff there have a tough job to do. I do know the men wish there was more " structured activities ". (However, they may just forget).

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.

Waterbury independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterbury independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterbury 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 Waterbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterbury 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 Waterbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Village at East Farms, Southmayd Home for Women and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waterbury, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 307 independent living facilities near Waterbury, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Waterbury, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Rye Brook and Atria Stamford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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