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The cost of independent living in Woodbury Center is about $7,662 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 167 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 Monarch Southbury
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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56 reviews
9.1
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We are in the early stages of this transition for our folks, so far we believe the staff there, aids and RN's alike have gone above and beyond for us. We are very Thankful and Grateful for how our parents...
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.
Monarch Southbury, formerly known as Motif by Monarch, is located in the Southbury area, which is full of natural beauty, and our community makes the most of Mother Nature's finest. Located on Main Street South in Southbury, Connecticut, Motif is set against rolling green hills, with several...
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9.1
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40 reviews
9.1
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40 reviews
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she is higher functioning than others in her wing (just AL) and i would like them to encourage her more to spend time with IL and other areas of the facility
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events and assisted living,...
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99 Floor plans available
8.5
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21 reviews
8.5
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The staff is all wonderful, very positive, and always helpful. They have a new Culinary Institute of America trained chef who has upped the menu. Apartments are great with new finishes (carpet, appliances...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Southmayd Home for Women
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8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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They were great with mom, but limited to what she needed, she needs 24hr care, I really thought they were a great fit, but mom needed more. The staff was great especially nurse [name removed], when she...
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.
ALL TOURS MUST BE SCHEDULED THROUGH SOUTHMAYD HOME.
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We received exceptional care at the Lutheran home. The staff was compassionate and understanding of my mothers needs. The facilities cleanliness, responsiveness, and tailored care plans made it feel like a...
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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Photo of Garden Brook Residential Care Home
44 Photos available
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.
Photo of Southford Park
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 Elton Residential Care Home
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.
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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.
Nottingham Towers is a senior (62 years of age or older) property.Floor Plan1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 576 Sq. Ft.Amenities and FeaturesAppliances IncludedCommunity RoomComputer LabLaundry FacilityService CoordinatorSome Utilities IncludedEqual Housing Opportunity.
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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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Cost of independent living in Woodbury Center, CT

The average cost of senior living in Woodbury Center is $7,662 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,929 per month.

Independent living costs in Woodbury Center, CT, vs. nearby cities

Woodbury Center, CT
$7,662/mo
$6,325/mo

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

Woodbury Center, CT
$7,662/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Woodbury Center, CT, vs. other senior living options

$10,258/mo
$10,367/mo
Independent Living
$7,662/mo

Independent living costs in Woodbury Center, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,200/mo
Studio
$4,846/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,137/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,489/mo

Senior living costs in Woodbury Center 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: Woodbury Center, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWoodbury Center, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$7,662/mo$6,345/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$10,258/mo$8,789/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$10,367/mo$8,873/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Woodbury Center, CT:$7,662/mo
Connecticut:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Woodbury Center, CT:$10,258/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Woodbury Center, CT:$10,367/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Woodbury Center, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Woodbury Center 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
Woodbury Center, CT$5,156/mo$4,486/mo+14.9%
Connecticut$3,657/mo$3,560/mo+2.7%
National$3,101/mo$2,927/mo+5.9%
Woodbury Center, CT
2024 average cost:$5,156/mo
2023 average cost:$4,486/mo
Percent change:+14.9%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,657/mo
2023 average cost:$3,560/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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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 Woodbury Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Woodbury Center

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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The Ivy at Watertown

4.5
The Ivy at Watertown is beautiful, we have no problems there at all, the services are fine and the rooms are beautiful. We have had a few meals there ourselves and they are really good. The activities also seem to be fine. The staff also are really good about bringing our loved one his ...
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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.

Woodbury Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Woodbury Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Woodbury Center, 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 Woodbury Center 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 Woodbury Center 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
30%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Woodbury Center 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 Woodbury Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Woodbury Center 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 Woodbury Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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Monarch Southbury, East Hill and Pomperaug Woods a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Woodbury Center, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Woodbury Center, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Woodbury Center, Connecticut are 3030 Park, a CCRC, Spring Village at Danbury and Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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