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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Thompson, CT

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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond East
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The atmosphere is very good. My mother's room is very nice. She has a nice 1 bedroom with a living/kitchenette area with a good size bath. My parents were in a 2 bedroom 2 bath which was very comparable...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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What our family likes the most about Brookdale Eddy Pond West is that our loved one eels safe and is engaged. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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The place is immaculate! The companions and staff are super friendly, nice and treat the residents with respect! It's worth the money. And mom is very happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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My sister moved into an apartment with assisted living about one month ago. Everyone, especially the nurses and aides are AMAZING! They are sincerely concerned about my sister. I cannot say enough about how...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Creamery Brook Village is in the historic northeast CT town of Brooklyn - minutes from Interstate 395, routes 6 and 169. We are sponsored by PierceCare, a nonprofit provider of Eldercare Services. Creamery Brook is designed to be a community for those who seek the ease and security of living...
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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.
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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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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: Assisted Living
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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.
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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 Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...

Cost of independent living in Thompson, CT

The average cost of senior living in Thompson is $5,076 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $3,829 per month.

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

Thompson, CT
$5,076/mo
$5,273/mo

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

Thompson, CT
$5,076/mo
U.S. national average
$3,995/mo

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

$6,071/mo
Independent Living
$5,076/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,560/mo
Studio
$6,355/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,716/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,410/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,602/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Thompson over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Thompson

Recent reviews for independent living in Thompson

The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI

5.0
THE BEST PLACE EVER... awesome! 5 on all!!! They gave [name removed] so accommodating and bend over backwards to help in every way. Honestly, I couldn't be happier... my aunt is thrilled to be there. My sister and I are just waiting for our time to move into the bridge!

Atria Lincoln Place

4.6
My 89-year-old Mother went kicking and screaming and was adamant that wasn't going to work out. Well in retrospect, this has worked out tremendously. There was about a one-month adjustment period, but since has enjoyed the people, staff, social activities, etc. From my perspective, I'm ...
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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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Thompson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thompson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thompson, 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 Thompson 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 Thompson 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
36.4%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Thompson 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 Thompson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
35.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thompson 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 Thompson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.3%
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Atria Lincoln Place, Chapel Hill Senior Living and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thompson, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Thompson, Connecticut. See the full list.

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