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The cost of independent living in West Mystic is about $4,235 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 202 options.

Read 3040 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 Mystic, New London and Westerly.

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I would highly recommend it. It is very nice, clean, the people are friendly and it's quiet. If I had to downsize again, this would be the place to look into. I have told friends already and recommended it...
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.
Welcome Home The Court of Saint James is a unique retirement community with amenities for living a good life. The location is less than one mile from the Center of West Hartford, Connecticut which boasts exceptional shopping and delightful dining. The Court of Saint James is an affordable,...
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Although founded by the Sisters of Mercy, residents have diversity of faiths (Christian & Jewish) as well as non-practicing. Most residents live independently and there is one floor dedicated to assisted...
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.
Located on a 40-acre campus in West Hartford, CT adjacent to Saint Joseph College, The McAuley features beautifully landscaped grounds and lovely views of Avon Mountain.  Best of all, when you live at The McAuley, you're just minutes away from the area's most popular attractions -- the...
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The staff is very friendly to their residents, and are friendly to us as visitors. I would recommend this facility to anyone who is interested in a place like Prosper.
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Fall River historical district, the Prosper at Fall River provides gracious urbane living in a cozy, cordially appointed setting. Providing a supportive environment for seniors, the Prosper encourages independence, promotes good health, and provides customized...
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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.
If you're 55 and over, there's no better choice for active adults than Stonebridge, an apartment community that's designed with you in mind. Discover spacious apartments ideal for senior living in a great location, at a price you can live with. Conveniently located off the Berlin Turnpike in...
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The residents and staff are friendly and interesting. The staff go out of their way to be helpful. There are many activities available; my favorites are hiking, exercise classes and music programs. The food...
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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I rate it an easy "5" !! All areas meet and exceed expectations. The care they show their residents is truly amazing. We are very happy with our choice.
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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My loved one has had a wonderful experience here so far. The community is always very clean, and housekeeping and laundry are included in the monthly cost, which has been a great convenience. She lives in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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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: 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: 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.
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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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THANK YOU to [name removed] for being such a personable and helpful Manager at AHEPA! My 70 yo sister is delighted to live in that community! I am thankful that my sister has such caregivers and friends in...
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: 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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
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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
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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: 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
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in West Mystic, CT

The average cost of senior living in West Mystic is $4,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $3,766 per month.

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

West Mystic, CT
$4,235/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in West Mystic, CT, vs. other senior living options

$9,235/mo
Independent Living
$4,235/mo

Independent living costs in West Mystic, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,308/mo
Studio
$3,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,545/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,516/mo

Senior living costs in West Mystic 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: West Mystic, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Mystic, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,235/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,235/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
West Mystic, CT:$4,235/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
West Mystic, CT:$8,154/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
West Mystic, CT:$9,235/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in West Mystic, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Mystic 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
West Mystic, CT$4,003/mo$4,019/mo-0.4%
Connecticut$4,050/mo$4,124/mo-1.8%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
West Mystic, CT
2024 average cost:$4,003/mo
2023 average cost:$4,019/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$4,050/mo
2023 average cost:$4,124/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in West Mystic

Recent reviews for independent living in West Mystic

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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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.

The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI

5.0
This is the third assisted living i have been in. My apartment is larger then my last one and a year after being here I am paying less per month. The chef here is great and has a great variety of menu items.

West Mystic independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Mystic independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Mystic, 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 West Mystic 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 West Mystic 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
17.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West Mystic 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 West Mystic communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Mystic 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 West Mystic offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
25.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, a CCRC, Atria Lincoln Place and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Mystic, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 202 independent living facilities near West Mystic, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Mystic, Connecticut are Atria Lincoln Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Anchor Bay East Providence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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