The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Torrington, CT

We love the fact that Keystone Place at Newberry Brook is only a couple of blocks from Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and 5 minutes from downtown Torrington. This lively retirement community is on a lush campus with forested surroundings, and its four-level apartment complex consists of upscale studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Assisted living residents benefit from 24/7 assistance by care associates, regular health monitoring by a licensed nurse and on-site wellness services and therapies. They also have access to the community’s fitness center, movie theater, salon and regular activities such as bowling, shopping and happy hours with live music.

Offering assisted living and memory care under one roof, River Ridge at Avalon offers hands-on care with a personalized approach. This Benchmark Senior Living community is conveniently close to Avon Village Center and other shopping centers on the town’s Main Street. Its charming three-floor residential building is surrounded by mature trees and manicured grounds with paved walking paths, and it has a brick-floored central courtyard with shaded seating. Residents can relax and socialize at the fireside piano lobby, restaurant-style dining room, fireside library and other welcoming activity and recreation areas.

Designed with contemporary elegance and a wealth of high-end amenities, Anthology of Farmington is among our top recommendations for seniors who desire sophisticated living. This senior community is 10 minutes from UConn John Dempsey Hospital and Westfarms Shopping Mall. It offers formal restaurant-style dining options, as well as casual menus at the bistro and pub. In addition to high-tech recreation features, the community’s pet-friendly building has a dedicated arts and crafts studio, activity center, game room and library. Residents can appreciate outdoor views from the four-season sunroom and multiple ground and upper-floor patios and gardens.

The Residence at Brookside has a quiet accessible setting on U.S. Route 202, about a mile from Avon’s town center. We included this LCB Senior Living community in our top 10 list for its upscale environment and vibrant atmosphere. The three-level building is surrounded by landscaped gardens with walking trails, and it has a bistro, library, salon, multiple living areas and welcoming spaces for entertainment. Residents enjoy everyday gourmet dining with nutritious variety, as well as diverse activities for physical, cognitive, emotional and social wellness. Transportation services are available upon request during weekdays.

With on-site licensed nurses 24/7, Brandywine Living at Litchfield ensures residents get regular health monitoring and wellness assessments, proper medication assistance and timely coordination of care. This assisted living and memory care community is close to commercial amenities on West Street and only a mile from Litchfield’s town center. Its two-level residential building features warm interiors and has a cinema-style theater, taproom, salon and cozy well-appointed common areas. Each apartment is equipped with safety and emergency response systems, and there’s an on-site generator to help ensure the residents’ comfort. Residents also have convenient Wi-Fi access.

Nestled in a 34-acre country estate-style campus off I-84, The Village at East Farms offers seniors a tranquil environment in a major city. This Benchmark Senior Living community is close to shopping centers on Reidville Drive and minutes from St. Mary’s and Waterbury Hospitals. Aside from its expansive landscaped grounds and wooded surroundings, there’s a large upper-floor patio that extends from the main dining hall. The community also has a fully stocked library and computer center, game and billiards room and salon/barbershop. Engaging activities include baking, trivia, creative writing, Art at Heart and movies.

The Village at Kensington Place is a pet-friendly Benchmark Senior Living community in Meriden, located 10 minutes from The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus in neighboring Southington. Its serene country estate-style campus features well-maintained grounds with gazebos. Residents are served seasonal meals and have convenient access to the 24-hour snack bar, and they can enjoy happy hour at the English pub, which has billiards and gaming tables. The community’s monthly calendar of assisted living activities regularly includes late morning exercises, arts and crafts, movie nights, karaoke and live entertainment.

For seniors who want to be closer to New Haven, Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is among our top picks for assisted living. Its idyllic wooded campus is in a mature residential neighborhood near Hamden’s town center. The three-level building encloses a lush central courtyard and is surrounded by spacious gardens with walking paths. Residents can easily feel at home in their pet-friendly studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. They have access to concierge services and welcoming common areas for dining, playing table games, reading, creative activities and live entertainment.

Centrally located in Southbury’s town center, Motif at Southbury is steps away from the local senior center, farm stand, Riverview Cinemas 8 and Playhouse and Shopbury Green shopping center. Its scenic wooded campus has a large private pond surrounded by paved walking trails, and its quaint two-level complex is designed with charming interiors and spacious, easy-to-navigate apartment layouts. All studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments have furnished kitchenettes. Other inviting amenities include a bistro/pub, fireside library, community kitchen and salon. Residents benefit from personalized care plans, 24-hour emergency response and complimentary transportation.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a nonprofit Hartford HealthCare Senior Services community in Southington’s Plantsville neighborhood, only 5 minutes from The Hospital of Central Connecticut - Bradley Memorial Campus. Its scenic grounds with wooded surroundings feature fenced-in landscaping with a koi pond, pavilion, gazebo, water fountains and walking paths. The two-level complex consists of studio and one-bedroom apartments, as well as five neighborhood dining rooms. Mulberry Gardens also has a 24-hour billiards cafe, multipurpose sunroom, fitness center, full-service salon and massage room. Residents enjoy enriching activities such as animal therapy, themed crafting, family parties and community outings.