10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Windsor, CT

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South Windsor, a small suburb northeast of Hartford, offers a spacious, mostly residential retreat with easy access to Hartford’s attractions and conveniences. Within city limits, South Windsor residents enjoy the town’s nature areas like Windsor Meadows State Park, along with a variety of upscale shopping districts like the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in South Windsor are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of South Windsor retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in South Windsor, CT

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $3,100 within the Hartford area and $3,000 in the state of Connecticut.

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Cost of Living

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
120	113	130	125	122	119

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$116,987 per year	$45,977 per year	$99,686 per year	$47,278 per year	$48,094 per year	$6,797 per year	$941 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service South Windsor include:

Saint Francis Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 550+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, spine surgery

Hartford Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 930+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, organ transplants

Manchester Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 170+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, joint replacement

Weather and Climate

South Windsor’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means the town experiences long, warm summers and moderate amounts of snowfall in winter. The average humidity level is 65%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 71%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
26°F	34°F	17°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
74°F	85°F	63°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 83

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 46″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
46	17.2%	26,299	937 per square mile	2.7

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	10.3%	2.6%	6.8%	<0.1%	3.4%	78.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in South Windsor: Hartford: 28/30
• Overall inclusivity: 99/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Hartford County

Democratic	Republican	Other
58.6%	37.1%	4.4%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in South Windsor include:

• Windsor Art Center
• Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
• Wood Memorial Library & Museum
• Windsor Historical Society
• Oliver Ellsworth Homestead

Outdoor attractions in South Windsor:

• Nevers Park, Wapping Park
• Linear Park
• Windsor Meadows State Park
• South Windsor State Wildlife Area

South Windsor’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Buckland Hills 18
• Infinity Hall Hartford
• South Windsor Strawberry Festival
• Gingerbread House Festival
• The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk
• The Shoppes at Buckland Hills

Transportation

CTtransit operates bus routes throughout the Hartford metropolitan area, servicing South Windsor and offering discounted fares to senior citizens. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in South Windsor.