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The cost of independent living in Clayton is about $5,675 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 294 options. Read 3751 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 Holiday Manor at Woodside
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Well, although my father in-law was only there one month, we have nothing but good things to say. Everyone who works there was incredibly kind and accommodating. They made it extremely easy to move in, and...
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.
The Manor at Woodside provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. By choosing to call The Manor at Woodside home, residents will experience a warm and distinct senior living lifestyle in the historic Hudson Valley. From the lush green landscaped entrance to the...
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9.1
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The care services receives a 4 due to missed cleaning appts. The food most of the time it is good, however it is expensive for family members to dine with tenants. Maintenance is very reactive when a wo is...
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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99 Photos available
9.1
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12 reviews
9.1
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The place is beautifully decorated and that makes my mom feel special. They had a new "fall recognition system" put in to all of the apartments and we really liked that.
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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What we like the most about the community is that they seem to be very invested in the quality of life for the residents. If we have had any concerns they address them fairly quickly.
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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My mother complains about lack of activities especially on the weekends. So I would say a 2. Because of the Veteran benefit I would say 3. However, yes we would recommend this community to other families....
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.
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
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9.1
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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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Bright and clean, friendly staff, responsive when you have questions. Some exceptional people here, for the very difficult job. Many activities and encouragement to partake.
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.
Photo of Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence
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My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
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.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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51 reviews
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The Residence at Glastonbury surpassed my expectations in care, nutrition, services, lodging and meaningful activities. Great staff. We went from independent living to memory care and hospice in place.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Photo of Middlewoods of Farmington
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9.0
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The food is why I gave it a 4. My mother in law is having problems with the gluten free options. I think the apartment size and location of the community is all good. I would definitely recommend it, my...
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.
You can feel it the minute you walk through the front door, something is different at Middlewoods of Farmington! Perhaps it is the smell of home-made cookies baked by residents wafting from the Country Kitchen. Or maybe it is the warm greeting from the Receptionist. Or could it be the friendly...
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Photo of Heritage Woods
88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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28 reviews
9.0
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28 reviews
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My father was a resident since the end of [date removed], unfortunately he passed away 5 days before Christmas, he loved Heritage Woods and the people who work there, these people are amazing, very friendly...
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 progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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Photo of The Residence at Glen Hill
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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14 reviews
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Glenn Crest has been exactly what my parent needs. It's been a good fit. It is independent living with one meal included. They check up on her.
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.
The Residence at Glen Hill is a beautiful and spacious independent living community located in Danbury, CT near the Danbury Hospital, world class shopping, and about an hour from all the luxuries of New York City. We offer all the conveniences of large city living, with the home feel of a rural...
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Photo of Heritage Commons
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8.9
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I would definitely recommend this place, it has been VERY good for me..It's comfy staff, great people, and it's very nice & respectful. There is no complaints.
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.
Heritage Commons offers residents 55 years and older an active, rewarding lifestyle in a warm, friendly community environment. Rental includes a spacious one and two-bedroom or studio unit with full kitchen, utilities, fine dining, housekeeping and linen service, transportation, 24-hour security,...
Photo of Brookdale West Hartford
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Good: They have a lot of activities and keep my aunt involved - even if she isn't sure about it. They make sure she isn't sitting in her room all day. The place is very clean. And the food is good. Improve:...
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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Photo of Brookdale South Windsor
1717 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.9
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What we like the most about the community is The overall staff. The person who runs the front desk. Overall cheery environment. Family nights. [name removed] the cook
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.
Brookdale South Windsor is now open for in person visits and move ins!!! Such exciting news - we can now share our family like community with you and your loved one in person ( with safety precautions of course) but you all can see the apartment of your choice. We can also move new resident in...
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Photo of The Village at East Farms
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22 Floor plans available
8.9
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45 reviews
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The place is gorgeous. My 95 yr old mother in law had a stroke and went from hospital to short term rehab. We were looking for a place for her and your organization suggested the village. We talked several...
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.
The Village at East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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Photo of Holiday Devonshire Estates
1515 Photos available
3030 Floor plans available
8.8
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38 reviews
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Definitely a 5 you were absolutely amazing. This biggest challenge I'm having right now is dealing with heath care if your family is changing states.
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.
Devonshire Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the picturesque Berkshire Mountains and situated on elegantly landscaped grounds, you'll love the peaceful serenity of Devonshire Estates while enjoying all the amenities of the nearby...
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Photo of The Village at Kensington Place
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33 Floor plans available
8.8
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Nice place. Dad is happy. Transportation to doctor appointments is great. They fix things when broken. Management is on top of things. I would definitely recommend.
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.
The Village at Kensington Place is an elegant country estate nestled among the scenic Hanging Hills of Meriden, CT. Our beautifully manicured campus surrounded by woodlands provides comfortable outdoor sitting areas and the setting for fitness, arts, and leisure activities. A terrace off the main...
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Photo of Peregrine Delmar Place
2626 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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36 reviews
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The facility is very clean & tidy, every day. The staff checks on each resident every morning & night. Food is good compared to other facilities I was in. My apartment is a studio, so fairly small. I haven't...
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.
How long have you been in business? When did you open?-Our community has been around for almost 20 years!How much experience do you have in senior care?-Our staff members have over 130 years combined in senior careWhat is the name of the neighborhood/region in which your community is...
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Photo of Benchmark at South Farms
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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45 reviews
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LOVE IT HERE. Best move I ever made. Not only are the people who run it are super nice but the residents I have met. I would recommend to others.
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.
The Village at South Farms is a cozy 'country estate' with a panoramic valley view that our residents enjoy from the southern-style veranda overlooking its expansive lawns. Lavish gardens surround the community and provide the setting for shaded outdoor seating and walking areas. A terrace off...
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Photo of The Reserve at East Longmeadow
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8.6
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80 reviews
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The only complaint my mother had was the food, but she is very used to fine dining. The facility itself is very nice, clean, well maintained. Her apartment was bright and well furnished. The staff was always...
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.
Situated in a lovely, suburban neighborhood just outside of amenity-rich Springfield, The Reserve at East Longmeadow offers premium Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Backed by LCB Senior Living’s more than 30 years of excellence, The Reserve provides attentive service and...
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Photo of Avery Heights
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8.6
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24 reviews
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Staff is warm, very helpful, and competent. The activities are wonderful. My father has come into his own there. He is encouraged to participate and feel a part of the community. The facilities are amazing....
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.
For over 60 years, Avery Heights has earned a solid reputation for providing seniors with seamless care, convenient living, and extraordinary value. As a rental-only community, you won’t have to deal with the burden of paying entrance fees or negotiating complex contracts—yet you’ll still have...
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Photo of Shady Oaks Assisted Living
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8.6
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Staff and management are kind, professional and compassionate. They anticipate the residents' needs and address them quickly. The facility is clean and up to date. Recreation department provides games,...
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.
Shady Oaks provides strong nursing in a cozy and loyal home. Bristol Press readers voted us Best of Bristol in 2025, '24, '23, '22, '21, & '20. We won CT Family Owned Business of the Year in 2024 and CT Humanitarian Home of the Year in 2021. We average a perfect 5 stars in 85+ Google reviews....
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Very lovely place that tries hard. Compassionate care; outstanding food in memory care; a little expensive; access to the nurses that run the place was somewhat problematic for me (direct communication...
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.
Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...
Photo of Keystone Commons
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8.6
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What we like the most about the community is just knowing they are getting the care they need and that they offer different levels of care based on individual needs. Everyone there is so nice and they really...
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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Cost of independent living in Clayton, MA

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $5,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Egremont, MA with an average of $3,725 per month.

Independent living costs in Clayton, MA, vs. nearby cities

Clayton, MA
$5,674/mo
$5,136/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, MA, vs. state and national averages

Clayton, MA
$5,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,479/mo
Independent Living
$5,674/mo

Independent living costs in Clayton, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,879/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,856/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,390/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton 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: Clayton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,674/mo$6,496/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$6,479/mo$7,392/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,479/mo$7,399/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, MA:$5,674/mo
Massachusetts:$6,496/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, MA:$6,479/mo
Massachusetts:$7,392/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, MA:$6,479/mo
Massachusetts:$7,399/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Clayton, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clayton 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
Clayton, MA$3,204/mo$3,447/mo-7.1%
Massachusetts$4,122/mo$3,862/mo+6.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Clayton, MA
2024 average cost:$3,204/mo
2023 average cost:$3,447/mo
Percent change:-7.1%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,122/mo
2023 average cost:$3,862/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Clayton

Recent reviews for independent living in Clayton

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

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 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities, including Peregrine Delmar Place, Sweetwood of Williamstown, and Holiday Manor at Woodside. They are described as caring for residents like family, and going above and beyond to make sure their needs a ...
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Variety of activities for social engagement. Residents in communities like Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, Keystone Commons, and Suffield by the River enjoy a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, games, music performances, and social events, giving them opportunities to connect and form friendships.
Private and well-appointed living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and comfort of residents' private living spaces in communities such as Holiday Manor at Woodside, Discovery Village Farmington, and Southwick Village. Many mention the flexibility to decorate and make their rooms feel like home.
Delicious and diverse meal options. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with communities like Sweetwood of Williamstown, Holiday White Oaks, and Discovery Village Farmington offering tasty and varied menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
Engaging and stimulating environment. Communities like Holiday Manor at Woodside, Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring, and The Ivy at Watertown provide opportunities for intellectual stimulation through educational programs, classes, and workshops, ensuring residents stay active and engaged.
Access to on-site health care services. For those with health care needs, communities like Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and Pomperaug Woods a CCRC offer on-site health care services, allowing for convenient and continuous care.
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Clayton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton 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 Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton 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 Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton 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 Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
46.8%
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