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The cost of independent living in Danbury is about $6,742 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 534 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 Maplewood at Danbury
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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88 reviews
9.9
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88 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
26%
3 star
6%
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1%
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The staff at Maplewood was very attentive and caring. My aunt had many issues with her uncontrolled diabetes, but the nurses were on top of it and the staff did their best to get her involved in activities....
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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2626 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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82 reviews
9.8
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82 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
18%
3 star
5%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
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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.
Spring Village at DanburySpring Village at Danbury in Danbury, Connecticut is a senior living community offering older adults assisted living and memory care lifestyle options. Established under the WoodBine Senior Living Community brand, it is our mission to provide the highest quality of care,...
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Photo of Glen Crest
55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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13 reviews
8.5
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13 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
15%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
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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.
Our beautiful and spacious independent living community is 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 setting. Our residents...
Photo of Maplewood at Stony Hill
1616 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.6
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60 reviews
9.6
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60 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
18%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
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7%
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Warm staff; everything is under control; felt like they were very gentle and really caring; ALL trained in dementia care/all residents have dementia diagnosis
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 Stony Hill in Bethel is the only assisted living community in Northern Fairfield County that is fully dedicated to those living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Memory care is our singular focus. Maplewood at Stony Hill is an innovative, purposefully built assisted living and memory...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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84 reviews
9.5
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84 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
24%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
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Everything has been great. She's very happy there. Sometimes on weekends we have to wait long for someone to let us in to the Memory Care unit so if families could get some kind of passcode it would...
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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Photo of Maplewood at Newtown
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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79 reviews
9.3
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79 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
11%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
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All 5s except activities maybe a 4: more variety would be good or more field trips. What we like the most about Maplewood is the caring welcoming people (both staff and residents). Yes, we would 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.
Maplewood at Newtown has much to offer residents and families -- from the sunlit lobby and resort-style couryard to the helpful concierge service and family-friendly country store. Thoughtfully laid-out apartments, designed specifically for older adults, are beautifully appointed and feature...
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Photo of The Village at Brookfield Common
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
35%
3 star
9%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
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They have treated my sister very well only problem is they don't accept Medicaid and my sister money is running out it's too bad the nice places won't accept people when they don't have any money left.
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 Village at Brookfield Common is a haven of tradition and elegance nestled within a community of shops, services, and amenities available to meet your every need, with exceptional convenience. The hillside setting affords a panoramic view from the cathedral-ceilinged dining room, English tea...
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99 Photos available
9.0
Review score
8 reviews
9.0
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8 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
13%
3 star
0%
2 star
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1 star
13%
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They staff really cares. They are gentle and genuine. I'm so happy my mom is there. Definitely recommend this community based on the experience we have had so far
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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Photo of Ridgefield Station
1414 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
21 reviews
9.0
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21 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
24%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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,...
Photo of Keystone Place at Wooster Heights
1010 Photos available
7.1
Review score
7 reviews
7.1
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
14%
4 star
58%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
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The overall experience is above fair. Quality of dining is an ongoing disappointing experience, staff are excellent, but scarce, there appears to be a strong disconnect between the administration and the...
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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Photo of The Cascades Assisted Living
1919 Photos available
1.0
Review score
5 reviews
1.0
Review score
5 reviews
5 star
20%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
80%
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Great staff and good food. Actually gained weight.
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.
Can you please add in a link to our virtual tour somewhere? It is located here: https://youtu.be/ZgPRyT3LfAM
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Photo of Church Hill Village
1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
6.0
Review score
16 reviews
6.0
Review score
16 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
19%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
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I love the independence and the fact that I can be friends with everyone. I have a lot of friends here. Everyone is kind, friendly and talkative. I couldn't ask for better.
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.
Newtown seniors and their families can discover a vibrant, refreshing option for upscale senior living in Church Hill Village. This community is built with modern seniors in mind, creating the active, social atmosphere they need to thrive. Our community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care to...
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Photo of The Plaza at Clover Lake
22 Photos available
2.0
Review score
23 reviews
2.0
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
22%
3 star
17%
2 star
17%
1 star
4%
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We chose The Plaza at Clover Lake because the location was very convenient for visiting and the facility itself is very beautiful. All of the staff and residents have been very friendly and everyone looks...
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.
Plaza at Clover Lake is an assisted living community located in Carmel, NY. The city of Carmel is located in Putnam County and home to just over 34,000 people. Carmel is a small waterfront community with a golf course, library, shops and restaurants, where residents can go out for lunch, go...
Photo of Meadow Ridge
1111 Photos available
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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 Church Hill Village
66 Photos available
8.5
Review score
0 reviews
I'm still transitioning and adjusting but the community is great and I like it here. I am very happy
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.

Cost of independent living in Danbury, CT

The average cost of senior living in Danbury is $6,742 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Torrington, CT with an average of $5,758 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Danbury, CT vs. nearby cities

Danbury, CT
$6,742/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Danbury, CT vs. the state and national average

Danbury, CT
$6,742/mo
U.S. national average
$4,135/mo

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

$7,589/mo
Independent Living
$6,742/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Danbury, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,106/mo
Studio
$6,975/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,483/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,727/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Danbury over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Danbury

Recent reviews for independent living in Danbury

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.

Danbury independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Danbury independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Danbury, 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 Danbury 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 Danbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Danbury, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Danbury 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 Danbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Danbury, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.3%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
68.8%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Danbury 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 Danbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Danbury, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
81.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.3%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
81.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
81.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.3%
46.6%
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Spring Village at Stratford, Yorktown Assisted Living Residence and 3030 Park, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Danbury, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Danbury, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Danbury, Connecticut are 3030 Park, a CCRC, Spring Village at Danbury and Atria Stamford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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