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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Preston, CT
The cost of independent living in Preston is about $3,981 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 25 options. Read 223 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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I would give them a 5 on all except meals, as I rarely share a meal with him. He has had some issues, good and not so good. Last issue was the food was not hot enough. The rest of his issues seem to...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...
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9.4
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34 reviews
I was getting stale after 23 years of retirement but very active volunteer work. We are in our early 80s ans in good health, but it was time to move into a CCC. SoneRidge has been excellent - staff, fellow...
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.
StoneRidge is a senior living community of over 300 residents and 220 employees. Set on 32 beautiful acres less than three miles from downtown Mystic, StoneRidge offers residents the best of both worlds: a fulfilling lifestyle in one of the most attractive spots on the Connecticut coast. Here,...
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9.2
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34 reviews
Overall, it's been a great experience. My dad seems to be very happy there. The most appealing part is the being in a New England home feel. Not a nursing home environment. Dad is just on a vacation!
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.
Overlooking downtown Mystic Connecticut, Academy Point is a thoughtful, historic renovation of the former Mystic Academy. Much of the original building has been preserved to offer an environment rich in local history and fond memories. As an assisted living community, Academy point provides its...
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9.1
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71 reviews
Making this decision was the most difficult thing I've ever done, but it was necessary. Atria made the process as easy as possible, answered all my questions, and made me feel comfortable. well-cared for,...
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.
Exciting NEW enhancements are now complete at Atria Crossroads Place! Extensive renovations include refurbished common spaces, an upgraded salon, a modern bistro, redesigned restaurant and private dining room with outdoor canopy, library, custom fitness center, additional outdoor green space and...
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19 reviews
The Elms Retirement Residence is a beautiful place and my mom is so happy there! The facility is a beautiful and the staff is excellent.
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 Elms Assisted Retirement Campus is located in a beautiful Victorian neighborhood central to downtown Westerly, RI. We are within minutes of safe walking distance to Granite Theatre, Wilcox Park, Westerly Library and many churches, shops and restaurants. Founded in 1985 by onsite Owner Guy...
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8.9
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37 reviews
We feel like our loved one is in a good environment! When it comes to the cleanliness, the service is not often provided even though we pay for it! Our loved one had to be transported to the hospital and...
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.
Nestled in the calming, wooded Long Island Sound, Solstice Senior Living at Groton is where our residents enjoy easy access to attractions, museums and entertainment. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care professionals and our proximity to the...
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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.
Habor Side Care Home is located in the heart of Mystic, CT in a beautiful harbor setting. This boutique assisted living facility is nestled in the historical district of Mystic. This twenty-five-bed facility offers five private rooms and ten semi-private rooms, offering assisted living services...
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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.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in one of Connecticut’s delightful shoreline towns, you must come see Masonicare at Mystic. This brand new community from one of the state’s most trusted providers of senior services is located on Clara Drive, not far from the Aquarium, and next to a beautiful...
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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.
Groton Regency Retirement, a Senior Living Community, is located along side Groton Regency Center, a skilled nursing facility. Active seniors can enjoy a fun, dynamic lifestyle at Groton Regency Retirement. Our lively community supports each resident's independence, while also offering...
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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: 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.
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.
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.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Preston, CT
The average cost of senior living in Preston is $3,981 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $3,812 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Preston, CT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Preston
Recent reviews for independent living in Preston
Elmbrook Village at Bozrah
5.0
I've lived her for a year and a half and love it here. There are always activities to do and the staff makes sure the activities are always new and exciting. The staff is very involved in the day to day activities and always make an effort for us.
Creamery Brook Village in Brooklyn, CT
5.0
My Dad just loves living at Creamery Brook Village!! Everyone is so nice and helpful. There are so many activities to keep him busy if he wants to participate. He loves the food, the Chefs and staff go out of their way to make sure he is happy and satisfied. His apartment is perfect for him ...
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Solstice Senior Living at Groton
4.6
I'm speaking as an outsider. Going on my mother's opinion.
We chose Solstice because of the cleanliness, friendliness of everyone, and cooking her meals, etc. But rent is very high for being understaffed I think. My sister and I have been helping to pay her rent for about a year.
They usually ...
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Preston independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Preston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Preston, 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 Preston 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 Preston 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
17.4%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
32.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Preston 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 Preston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Preston, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Preston 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 Preston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.4%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
13%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.8%
45.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colebrook Village at Hebron, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Preston, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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