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The cost of independent living in West Thompson is about $4,888 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 252 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 like its physical location-in a neighborhood, on a pond and not far from our home. Majority of the apartments have been upgraded and it is clean. Staff and management friendly and respectful.
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.
Smithfield Woods is luxurious senior care community in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our elegant and stately community, located in Providence County, is just minutes from the historic town of Smithfield, with fine dining, shopping, banks and medical offices just minutes away. The dynamic city of...
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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
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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They are all very friendly, caring and helpful! Yes, we would recommend the community to other families. I helped get a dear friend in Creamery Brook and he has been there just over a year and is happy there...
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.
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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Facility is very well maintained, extremely clean, safe, carefully set up for persons with memory issues and attention is paid to decorating for holidays and birthdays. Residents, family members and other...
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.
Comfortable and Distinctive Surroundings The perfect blend of hospitality and healthcare. Breathtaking lake views highlight the picturesque campus of The Village at Waterman Lake. Lavish gardens provide the setting for arts, fitness and leisure, including a nine-hole putting green, Bocce court,...
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only negative is her room is not the cleanest and the wash should be done separately for each person and sometimes it's not. The staff at least on the third floor Eddy pond west is extremely caring and...
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.
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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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
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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ALL staff (administrators as well) make an effort to know the residents,and make them as well as loved ones feel comfortable.Staff respond to concerns or requests in a timely fashion. While it is an older...
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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The staff has been wonderful and helpful. the assisted-living section of the facility is always clean and doesn't smell. The activities lack a little bit for somebody who is blind like my mother she cannot...
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: 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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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
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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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: 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...
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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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in West Thompson, CT

The average cost of senior living in West Thompson is $4,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simsbury Center, CT with an average of $3,916 per month.

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

West Thompson, CT
$4,888/mo
$5,109/mo

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

West Thompson, CT
$4,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,123/mo

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

$6,623/mo
Independent Living
$4,888/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,679/mo
Studio
$5,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,590/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in West Thompson

Recent reviews for independent living in West Thompson

The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI

5.0
This is the third assisted living i have been in. My apartment is larger then my last one and a year after being here I am paying less per month. The chef here is great and has a great variety of menu items.

Wyndemere Woods in Woonsocket, RI

5.0
My Mom has been at Wyndemere woods for more than a week and we are very satisfied with the place. My Mom loves the food and the people are so friendly. It was an easy transition except for Cox [Removed], but not the home's fault.I am trying to encourage my Mom to use the transportation and ...
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AdviniaCare Northbridge

4.5
Our problem there was office staff. The people working with my mother were excellent. But office staff never responded to voicemails. They come in a 11am and I don't know when they left. I tried to contact [name removed] several times to no avail. The person answering the phone, after I told her ...
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West Thompson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Thompson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West 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 West 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 West Thompson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Thompson, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West 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 West Thompson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Thompson, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West 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 West Thompson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Thompson, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
47.5%
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Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Smithfield Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Thompson, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

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

The best independent living facilities near you in West Thompson, Connecticut are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Smithfield Woods. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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