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The cost of independent living in Waccabuc is about $7,189 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 130 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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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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What our family likes the most about Maplewood at Danbury is that they reach out to us and keep us informed of concerns/issues as well as positive news about my parent's adaptation to their new environment...
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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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The Benchmark community at Ridgefield delivers on every level. Residents experience transformational improvements in their physical and emotional health. Seeing the happiness, joy and positive outlook on my...
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.
Residents of Ridgefield Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided for by a caring...
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99 Floor plans available
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Although everything has been great, it is quite expensive and was recently notified of an increase. The facility is very nice and very clean. Staff is wonderful and quite friendly/helpful!
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 all-new Ridgefield Station offers local seniors service-enriched Independent and Assisted Living and a residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences,...
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Overall good. A little leerie about the nursing staff. My mom was discharged from the hospital with an injectable blood thinner. Prior to discharge, I spoke directly to the director of health and wellness...
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 Place at Wooster Heights is an aging in place Senior community in Danbury, CT. As one of Danbury's newest community we offer Independant, Assisted and Memory Care apartments. Our Independent apartments have large kitchens complete with stove, refrigerator and large cabinets with quartz...
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Our hope was always that our Mom, age 95, would be able to remain living with family for her whole life. After 3 hospitalizations in a 7 week time frame, we could no longer provide the skilled nursing care...
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.
Meadow Ridge is a continuing care retirement community located in Redding, CT. Our community includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, 24-hour Skilled Nursing services and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a distinctivelifestyle on our campus nestled among 136 acres of...
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We chose The Greens because they did paperwork to put a lean on her home until it was sold so they were very accommodating with that whole process. The room sizes at the facility are very nice, perfect for...
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.
At The Greens At Cannondale, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized care,...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Waccabuc, NY

The average cost of senior living in Waccabuc is $7,189 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Point, NY with an average of $5,379 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waccabuc, NY vs. nearby cities

Waccabuc, NY
$7,189/mo
$7,161/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waccabuc, NY vs. the state and national average

Waccabuc, NY
$7,189/mo
U.S. national average
$4,215/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waccabuc vs. other types of senior living

$14,020/mo
$14,238/mo
Independent Living
$7,189/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waccabuc, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,473/mo
Studio
$7,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,373/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,560/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Waccabuc

Recent reviews for independent living in Waccabuc

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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Sunrise of Wilton

5.0
We would certainly recommend Sunrise Wilton. They have built / designed a very caring community. They go to great lengths to engage new members and their family. Working with the entire team - nurses, the doctor and all the care team have provided my Dad with exceptional care across the full ...
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The Residence at Selleck's Woods in Darien, CT

5.0
At The Residence at Selleck's Woods they have live music at least twice a week, sometimes more! They have special events with great food. They just had two Cinco de Mayo parties over the weekend, with good Mexican food and ice cold Modelo. There is always some sort of activity going on! I would ...
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Waccabuc independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waccabuc independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waccabuc, 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 Waccabuc 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 Waccabuc partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waccabuc, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
32.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waccabuc 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 Waccabuc communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waccabuc, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waccabuc 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 Waccabuc offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waccabuc, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.7%
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