The southernmost state in New England, Connecticut is a popular destination for residents of the New York metropolitan area looking for a scenic getaway — particularly during October, when fall colors are most vibrant. Known as the “Constitution State” for its nation-building contributions following the Revolutionary War, Connecticut is rich with historic Colonial landmarks in cities like Hartford and New London. The southern coastline along the Long Island Sound includes Hammonasset Beach State Park, as well as New Haven, the state’s second-largest city. Here you’ll find Yale University, the antique carousel at Lighthouse Point Park, and the famous New Haven-style thin crust pizza. Although Connecticut can be a bit more expensive than other states, you’ll find it to be a serene, picturesque escape from the big city and an excellent retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 90 independent living communities in Connecticut.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Connecticut is about $3,000.
Our mother came here from Middletown. We couldn't say enough how good the care is. Every single employees is fantastic. Our peace of mind is worth every dime. Absolutely love the community.
My mother in law finds them all very kind and cheerful. My mother in law loves her big sunny apt. It has a large bedroom off the living area with just an opening and no doors which is easier to manage. There...
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....
Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but it...
They do a great job welcoming and introducing new residents into the community. They could digitize the events though, they just have a newsletter and bulletin board, a digital reminder through phone or...
The staff is excellent. Very dedicated, enthusiastic, kind, responsive, professional. Truly exceptional, in comparison to many others that I visited. Building is clean, well-run, activities are engaging and...
It is easy for residents to get around, the public areas are very nice, and the bistro and restaurant are inviting and are great gathering places.
Very professional and compassionate experience. All members of Brighton Gardens went above and beyond to provide a good experience for my father. Strongly recommend based the management, staff and care team
All are at least a 4.5. Some may not be quite a 5 because the facility is getting old and they are trying to keep everything up. This is a great place to live. The staff goes above and beyond and the food is...
Our mother came here from Middletown. We couldn't say enough how good the care is. Every single employees is fantastic. Our peace of mind is worth every dime. Absolutely love the community.
They are great people. Evergreen went above and beyond in all the categories (except food). The care and concern was really remarkable. The food came from a bottom of the line food service company and the...
I have lived at the Holiday since March of 2023. Moving from a larger facility to a homelike environment has been a welcome change. Not one for large gatherings, I would recommend the Holiday for a feel at...
Brookdale has been a great experience for us. My best advice would be to ask tons of questions. They're very knowledgeable. They're very willing to share and they want you to feel comfortable with your...
I rate Brookdale Chatford a 5 for all categories stated. The staff, the facility, the programs, all quite professional. The environment felt like home, staff made bit feel like family. Thank you...
Connecticut independent living communities don’t have to be licensed or inspected unless they provide assisted living services. In these cases, the independent living community or Managed Residential Community must be licensed as an Assisted Living Services Agency (ALSA) by the Department of Public Health’s Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.[01]
Managed Residential Communities, or stand-alone independent living communities, can provide the following basic services to residents:[01]
Many of our Connecticut partner independent living communities also provide assisted living services, and these communities are allowed to provide care services once they’re licensed as an ALSA. Visit our Connecticut assisted living laws and regulations page to learn more about this care type.
Other than a typical age minimum of 55 or 62 years, independent living communities don’t usually have resident requirements. However, since you’re looking into renting an independent living apartment, it may be helpful to understand your rights as a renter in Connecticut.
Because independent living units are rented similarly to traditional apartments, you have certain rights under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).[02]
You also have rights as a renter in Connecticut. These rights include your responsibilities, such as paying rent on time and respecting your neighbors, as well as what your landlord is responsible for. In Connecticut, landlords are responsible for the areas below:[03]
Connecticut State Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: 860-509-8000
Email: askdph@ct.gov
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If the independent living community you’re interested in also provides assisted living services, you can view their inspection reports and license status. The Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health inspects Assisted Living Service Agencies (ALSAs) once every two years and makes the reports available to the public.[01]
To view inspection reports for your prospective community, visit the State of Connecticut License Lookup site. Choose Assisted Living Service Agency from the “License Type” menu, and type the name of a specific community in the “Business Name/DBA” textbox. Then, choose Connecticut from the “State” menu, click the “Submit” button, and click the blue “Details” button to view a report.
Connecticut Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Services Agency, Residential Care Homes.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
CTLawHelp. Renters have legal rights.
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