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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Windsor, CT

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The cost of independent living in Windsor is about $4,019 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 52 options. Read 776 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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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Immanuel House
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.
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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.
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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.
Berry Patch is a senior living apartment community for adults 62 and over, at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, where restaurants, medical services and shopping—the Shoppes at Buckland Hills and...
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I am happy and doing okay here. I like that it is nice and quiet. All the people are good to you. I feel that I am safe and cared for. The staff keep the community nice and neat. The grounds are clear, the...
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.
CanterburyCanterbury is an independent living community nestled in beautiful, pristine West Hartford in Hartford County, CT. Being friendly and compassionate toward others is what makes the community such a great place to live. Seniors aged 55 and older who are looking to live an independent...
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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: 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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Photo of The Retreat
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: 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.
Watson Farm is a delightful community of apartment rentals for seniors 55 and over, offering independent living at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted 72-unit community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, with restaurants, medical services and...
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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: 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.
Hillcrest of South Windsor, Connecticut is a comfortable and convenient apartment community designed to meet the needs of seniors 62 and over, offering independent living at a rent you can afford. Ideally located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is just a short drive...
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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.
An attractive apartment community in Avon, Connecticut, Peachtree Village offers seniors 62 and over independent living for a rent that makes sense. Ideally located in the heart of prestigious Avon, this senior living community is easily accessible to restaurants, medical services and shopping by...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Windsor, CT

The average cost of senior living in Windsor is $4,019 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $3,929 per month.

Independent living costs in Windsor, CT, vs. nearby cities

Windsor, CT
$4,019/mo
$5,905/mo

Independent living costs in Windsor, CT, vs. state and national averages

Windsor, CT
$4,019/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Windsor, CT, vs. other senior living options

$6,407/mo
Independent Living
$4,019/mo

Independent living costs in Windsor, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,281/mo
Studio
$6,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,042/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,483/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,468/mo

Senior living costs in Windsor vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Windsor, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWindsor, CTConnecticutU.S.
Independent Living$4,019/mo$6,344/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,360/mo$8,789/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,407/mo$8,873/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Windsor, CT:$4,019/mo
Connecticut:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Windsor, CT:$6,360/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Windsor, CT:$6,407/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Windsor, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Windsor and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Windsor, CT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Windsor have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Windsor, CT$4,236/mo$4,094/mo+3.5%
Connecticut$3,754/mo$3,909/mo-4.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,158/mo+2.8%
Windsor, CT
2024 average cost:$4,236/mo
2023 average cost:$4,094/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$3,754/mo
2023 average cost:$3,909/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Windsor

Recent reviews for independent living in Windsor

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.

Brookdale Chatfield in West Hartford, CT

4.9
The overall quality of the meals has been great, but the coordination of making sure our loved one is getting the right meals has been difficult. They activities are fine and based off our experience so far we would recommend Brookdale Chatfield to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at various communities, such as at Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, where the Marketing/Sales Director and the staff are described as kind, accommodating, and approachable. Residents and their families express a ...
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Variety of social activities. Activities are a key feature mentioned in many reviews, with residents and their families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, The Residence at Brookside, and Arbors of Hop Brook, including musical events, social outings, and ho ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Reviews often highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Holiday White Oaks, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and Arbors of Hop Brook, the food is described as excellent, with staff accommodating dietary restrictions and in ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, with residents and their families praising the efforts of staff to maintain both communal and private spaces at communities like Holiday White Oaks, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and Arbors of Hop Brook. Wel ...
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Resident-focused care and support. Reviews emphasize the importance of individualized care and support for residents and their families. At Holiday White Oaks, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and Arbors of Hop Brook, staff are described as responsive, accommodating, and attentive to each resident's unique needs, c ...
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Active and supportive community atmosphere. Reviews highlight the importance of community and social connections for residents. At Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, The Residence at Brookside, and Arbors of Hop Brook, residents describe making new friends and having meaningful interactions with their neighbors, contributing ...
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Windsor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Windsor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Windsor, 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 Windsor 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 Windsor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Windsor, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Windsor 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 Windsor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Windsor, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Windsor 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 Windsor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Windsor, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and The Residence at Brookside are the top-rated independent living facilities near Windsor, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 52 independent living facilities near Windsor, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Windsor, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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