The Best Independent Living Communities in Litchfield County, CT

"Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is fabulous! I highly recommend Stonebrook at Windsor Locks for your loved one!"

"Our tour of Covenant Living of Cromwell was great. It was awesome. It was like a hotel when you walked in there. It was absolutely beautiful. The staff was amazing. They had a cafeteria, a restaurant, and then they had a coffee shop. So there were three places you could go for a meal. They had a snack room, too. They allow you to have three meals a day, but it was like a credit card setup where they give you so much money every month and allotment for food. I think it was $300 for each person a month. The menus were awesome. The apartments were very nice. They even had a deck where you could go outside (each one had a patio deck). It's very quiet and you could bring pets if you wanted to. They had a movie theater, a music room, and an activities room where you could crochet or needlepoint or have any hobbies, you could do it there. They kept their residents engaged with a bunch of activities going on. We would have picked it, but we just couldn't afford it. It was a little on the high side."

"My mom moved to Connect55+ Manchester. Everybody's nice, however, on the second day the washing machine broke, but other than that everything has been great. Everybody's been super nice. The staff is nice. If you see anybody, they introduce themselves, tell you what they do, and offer to show you around. They're very kind and helpful, and a really nice group. The facility is nice and clean. Everything's brand new. They've just built it these past years. They've got a full-time activities director. She's got everything and we did charcuterie boards one night. There's some kind of exercise thing every day. They have movies and there are games. My mom has a two-bedroom apartment for $2,100 in a full community with activities and comes with a washer and dryer and trash service. It's pretty good."

"I've only been living here in Connect55+ East Windsor for a month now. I signed up with them at least three years ago, before they even built it. There are a couple of things I really liked about it. One was that there was a washer and dryer in the apartment. They had crafts and stuff. They had numerous activities going on, and they had garages. I was able to move all of my stuff over to the garage. It's brand new and very clean."

"Everything is amazing about Bethel Health Care. The entire staff is professional, caring and competent. I give them a 5 star review!! Rooms, Food and personal attention are all beyond our expectations"

"My mother has been in both Assisted Living as well as currently in Memory care unit Applewood. I really wish I could give more than 5 stars. I visited over 9 places looking for a place that met all my expectations and needs for my mother. It was a difficult situation moving her from her home of 12 yr in Florida to Ct where I live. Keystone was the only place I did not make an appointment and yet they were the only place that not only stopped what they were doing to show me the place, but spent over an hour answering my questions which were never ending, my concerns, giving me the information I needed in order to move my mom and her on a waiting list to get a spot in any facility. Sharon was always there to walk me through the steps. Again they had no time to prepare for me or “be on best behavior “ as I walked in no appointment. The place was impeccable!! The place smelled wonderful, it was clean, nothing was damaged or stained. It was kept immaculate! The food was delicious! The Choices were really great with variety, nutritional and appealing ! It was set up restaurant style with a menu that changed every day and then basic staples always available a la carte. The times and length of meals was more than reasonable. The wait staff was excellent! Friendly, courteous, professional! I watched as residents came in for dinner and saw how all the residents knew the staff and the staff knew the residents and had their favorite beverages immediately there at table for them (as if they were on a cruise !) Remember, I was an unannounced visitor. This was not a fake interaction between residents and staff (as I saw in other places) this was truly a family ! I saw all the activities going on every day, the amenities, the opportunities available to residents was outstanding . The apartments selection was impressive! Larger than any others I saw at 9+ places. The apartments were all freshly painted, cleaned, new flooring, granite counters and beautiful cabinets in the efficiency kitchen for assisted living apartments, balcony or porch, breakfast nook, large spacious closets, large bathroom and of course the shared living spaces located through out the facility were all beautifully decorated and furnished, routinely updated and the maintenance dept worked like elves lol I never saw work being done yet if there was a chip of paint on a moulding or wall or hand rail one day it was fixed and perfect by the next day! I of course moved my mom in and though it was hard for her & my family watching her acclimate, the staff within days knew her name, she knew them, they accompanied her on this journey of learning to live in a new environment in the best way possible. The staff Allen the director, Sharon, Michelle, Sue, the nurses Brenda, Jennifer and Jenn and everyone who works there I could list over 25-30 people who I know who my mom knows and they are family! They treat my mom and myself like family. They help you adjust to this new person my mother was becoming as her Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia worsened. It’s been shy of a year and my mom’s decline has been steady and noticeable. The staff always Keep me posted on what’s going on. Though I see my mom 5/6 days a week, They see her all day and night. So as the winter ran its course and I noticed a bigger decline and it was becoming harder for my mom each day Keystone was right there on top of the situation taking note and adjusting to help my mom. Sadly it was evident to everyone at Keystone, my mom’s Dr’s, myself and family that my mom was struggling daily. Keystone shared what they were seeing more and more daily. My mom’s world had become so small she was getting anxious and agitated as she lacked the ability to comprehend daily activities and was clearly struggling to keep up with everyone. Keystone with such grace kindness and compassion approached me with moving my mom in to Applewood the memory neighborhood they have. Tracy who runs Applewood was a familiar face to me (and my mom) she runs the monthly support group for dementia families, caregivers, she also does activities that extend to all residents like crafts . So when it was shared with me that I was correct in thinking it was time for my mom to get more assistance daily, we made a plan to move her in to Applewood. I can’t even describe what I was feeling but over whelmed was definitely one of my biggest emotions. I was afraid my mom wouldn’t adjust or be angry. In just a few hours the team of staff organized like Marines, they moved every thing from my mom’s apartment to her new apartment in Applewood. I didn’t have to worry about any of it. To my surprise some how this amazing crew of people placed every item exactly where it was in one apartment in to the new apartment !! Down to where the tissue box was on the table, where her puzzle books and pens were! They out did themselves! I honestly can’t explain how relieved I was. But that was just the start! The move meant my mom no longer could wander about through the building but that also meant she no longer was getting lost daily, confused where she was and distraught on trying to find her apartment. It meant she ate meals in the dining room with in Applewood, new faces at her table, but it also meant that she no longer sat every day trying to figure out if she was late for meal or needed to go or if she Had even eaten! Many times she would go to meal hours early or go eat and go back to eat again only minutes later, not due to hunger but because she no longer knows when she is hungry and doesn’t know if she ate or not. Being in Applewood means she no longer has to find the activity that’s going on in the building , where it is or what time, she doesn’t know what day time or year it is most of the time. In Applewood it’s all right there and Tracy and staff make sure everyone is aware and included in everything. With a much smaller number of residents (18 I think) the staff is always right there to assist and help. In Applewood my mom no longer is struggling with loneliness due to her memory, embarrassment or just not being able to remember and comprehend, she feels safe, she feels included! Tracy and the staff make everyone feel comfortable like family. They feel useful they feel able to Relax and be themselves instead of trying to mask the weakness in their brain that they are faced with. There are no words to explain my gratitude for the care they take with my mom and every resident. They give them their dignity, they make them feel important, they take the time to get a real history on each resident so they can talk to them about any time in their life where ever they are in their brain the staff is there with them! I’m am so impressed and really have so much respect for all who work at Keystone! They never cease to amaze me! To sum it up, after a week of my mom being in Applewood, our visit together was happy fun time ! She was not sad when I left to go home she was instead doing Karaoke singing away with Jess (another amazing staff person who goes above And beyond ) ! As I signed out at the front desk, again the staff is amazing ! Delores, Olivia, Lucille all asked how my mom was doing. Sharing with me their experiences with her and what they see. Then as I walked outside a staff member from the dining room was coming in and said Hey how is your mom doing?? I am going to see her tomorrow I can’t I miss seeing her every day and getting her ice cream order lol always wanting to hear the flavors but always getting Vanilla or strawberry! I bet she is doing great! To me that says so much about Keystone!"

"My brother moved to The Workman, and it's what we were looking for. It's congregate living where they have three meals a day supplied for them and cleaning services for the apartment. The people I dealt with were great. The facility is well-maintained. My brother likes the food, and the value is very good."

"I am the daughter of a current resident who we moved from another facility about 7 mos ago. The staff is the best we have experienced. My mother has wonderful care and is thriving. The BEST choice we have made. She loves the food, she is involved with activities and is happy and well cared for. "

Welcome to Blessed House located in Plainville Connecticut. Serving the central Connecticut area including Avon, Farmington, Hartford, Southington, and New Britain. Blessed House offers care for older adults who want all the benefits of living independently without the worry of maintenance, chores, or even cooking. We offer senior living a home-like setting. We are a family-owned Residential Care Home and we treat your loved one as we would treat our own. Our goal is to provide our elderly seniors service with dignity, compassion, respect, and the personal assistance they need in a small, home-based environment. Blessed House has a maximum capacity of 24 clients. Blessed House rates are daily and at a fraction of the cost compared to nursing homes, daycare programs and in-home assistance. Feel free to call us and discuss flexible payment plans. Most of the apartments are small studio types and are set up with a 5-foot kitchenette complete with a microwave, cocktail sink, waist-high refrigerator, and cabinets. Most rooms have a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. All come furnished, but home furnishings are welcome. All rooms have a call for aide pull cords in room and bath along with hand grab bars and railings. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of Connecticut License Lookup

"Nottingham Towers is a secure building. Nobody can get in if they don't have the right key. Even the front door is guarded with ladies who work in the office, which are the most extremely over the top kind of personality women. They're wonderful and helpful. They have services for the older people, community luncheons, and there's always something going on. What I really like about it is the laundry and the mail rooms are on the same floor, which means no one's gonna be messing with your mail. I also like that on each floor between the apartments, there are sitting areas with couches and love seats. I pay very little to live here and I praise the Lord for it. I'm very comfortable and I feel very safe. It's working out well for me and my son. I've been here since February. Linda and Shauna run the office and treat everybody special. "

"My mom is at Southmayde Homes. They have choices of rooms, i.e., a smaller room, a mid-sized room or a large room. All of them are perfectly able to live in because they're not in the room all day. They are very caring and very interested in each individual. The food is excellent. They serve breakfast and lunch, which is their biggest meal for the day and then at night, they do a lighter fare of food. The dining area is lovely. They set it up like a formal dining room. "

"It was brand new. The interior was very contemporary, and it was beautiful, but for a seventy-five-year-old -- my mom -- it was too institutional, and she was very uncomfortable with how gray it was. It looked cold and institutional to her. It was all in one building so they gave us information on all of the levels of care there. I thought the staff was wonderful; I liked them a lot. The rooms were beautiful, too. I really thought the facility was beautiful, but that's not what she thought. She thought the room was beautiful, but she didn't like the coloring. I think we're dealing with differences in age group here, and I'm not the one who's going to live there. I thought it was in a beautiful area. They had a movie theater, although it wasn't as big as the one I saw in another facility. They had a billiards room, an arts-and-crafts room, and I thought it was beautiful."

"We chose The Village at McLean Living & Care. A friend recommended it. This one just really fits our needs and wants right now. It's a CCRC. We've seen all the levels, but we have chosen independent and they're building a brand new building that's state-of-the-art, and it is just independent living. Even though there's other care on the campus, it's separate from this building. It's in the process of being constructed and it's expected to be finished on June 20, 2022. The newer building is not completed on the outside, but it's going to be beautiful. It's outstanding. It's a five-star rated place. They have good-sized apartments there with many, many, many amenities that we are interested in. We're very impressed. It's light and airy and spacious. There's a lot of open space there. The decor is attractive and cheerful, and it seems very clean and very well organized. The staff was outstanding. Their service was excellent. There's a country club next door and we ate there and it was very good. They had many offerings to make their residents happy. They give you a free social membership to the country club and reduced rates at the golf course. It's an amazing place. There's a lot of socialization. They have different groups with the arts. They are building a performing arts center right in the building. They have a gym, a pool, all kinds of aerobics classes, libraries, and different types of eating areas. They have suites there that if you have family or friends that want to come, they can stay in one of the suites there that are reserved for guests. There are so many things. It's top-notch."

"I liked Belden Forest Court very much. I liked the price especially. It's affordable and I liked everything about it. It had a very relaxed and laid back atmosphere. They don't provide meals. I have to supply my own, but they take me shopping to get food. The staff was very nice and very patient and took time to answer all our questions. They have a library and rooms for activities. It's very independent, you buy your own apartment, and what you do with it is totally up to you. The apartments were nice and spacious. There were studio apartments, which I was interested in. There's a separate space for the bed and a separate space for the living room. They have somebody come in and clean for me."