Welcome to Cedar Woods, an independent living facility located in Branford, Connecticut.

The cost of independent living at Cedar Woods starts at a monthly rate of $3,469 to $13,475. There may be some additional services that could increase the cost of care, depending on the services that you may need. This community offers an independent living option.

This community allows residents to have pets. It's always a good idea to check when you visit the community to see if your pet will be allowed.

Some of the key amenities available at Cedar Woods are:

• Activity Center
• Outdoor Areas
• Pet Friendly
• Social Outings

Welcome to Cedar Woods, an independent living community located in Branford, Connecticut.

Located in beautiful Branford, Connecticut, Cedar Woods offers highly rated independent living in one of the nation's most scenic locations.

Branford is a historic and beautiful town with a very unique personality, offering one-of-a-kind dining opportunities and shops families won't find anywhere else.

The community offers a wide variety of services and amenities on campus to help residents access everything they need, including conveniences like:

• Spacious patio with scenic residential views
• On-site library, fully-stocked with books and other media
• Resident kitchen
• Billiard room with pool tables
• Access to daily life enrichment activities
• Spaces for residents to lounge and commune with others
• Professional beautician and barber services 
• On-site rooms for playing board games and cards
• Community-use fireplace
• Secured walking paths throughout the grounds
• Private dining rooms for personal celebrations
• Parking spaces
• Outdoor spaces to explore and enjoy
• On-site devotional services and dedicated chapel
• Easy access to laundry facilities on-campus
• Accessible computers with internet
• Room for multi-purpose activities and life enrichment
• Premium restaurant-style dining services
• Wifi access throughout the common spaces
• Fitness room with exercise equipment

Dining is included with each resident's monthly fee, giving them daily access to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu changes each day, featuring new options and recipes for residents to try. In the past, popular options have included:

• Turkey Enchiladas
• Seasoned pork tenderloin with maple gastrique
• Berry Fruit Trifle Parfait
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Watermelon, feta and arugula salad with balsamic glaze
• Pumpkin spice ravioli
• Irish beef stew
• Charleston Hummingbird Cake
• Family-style lobster stuffed mushrooms

Branford is nestled minutes away from New Haven and Hartford, not far from some of the nation's most famous shopping centers.

The highly-regarded Yale New Haven Health System is close by, letting residents access exceptional medical care without going far from home.

Residents will find plenty of fun things to do in Branford and the surrounding areas, like:

• Watching a show at the Shubert Theater
• Attending events at Yale University
• During the American Revolutionary tombs found at the iconic Grove Street Cemetery
• Touring the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

Complimentary transportation services are included with each resident’s monthly fee at Cedar Woods, helping them get around the surrounding areas with ease.

Life Enrichment opportunities are available on campus daily, helping residents access fun and exciting things to do on a daily basis. 

While the activities calendar is full of new and exciting events daily, popular opportunities in the past have included:

• Volunteering
• Live performances
• Knitting and crocheting classes
• Resident parties
• Trivia
• Ladderball 
• Billiards
• Poker
• Bible Study
• Storytelling
• Stretching exercise
• Adventure travel video screenings
• Wii Virtual Sports
• Lifelong learning opportunities
• Holiday celebrations
• Karaoke and sing-a-longs
• Shuffleboard
• Hymnal choir
• Bingo
• Current events conversations
• Fashion shows

To create housing options that are affordable and suitable for most lifestyles, Cedar Woods offers various floor plans, including:

• One-bedroom
• Two-bedroom

During their stay at Cedar Woods, residents enjoy various premium in-unit amenities that include: 

• Access to cable television
• Heating and air conditioning 
• Wheelchair accessible units available
• Emergency response services
• Landline telephone hookups
• Patios or balconies in select units
• Plush carpeting and window treatments
• Kitchenettes in each unit
• Private residential units
• All-inclusive utility billing

With so much to offer, there are a lot of reasons residents say they loved their experience with Cedar Woods. The community goes above and beyond to make each person feel like family, tailoring each person's routine according to their individual care needs.

According to online reviews, families said they would recommend Cedar Woods because:

• The community’s independent living apartments have many premium amenities, maximizing resident convenience and comfort
• The retirement community itself is well-kept and beautifully-maintained
• Unlike many senior living options, Cedar Woods does not require expensive buy-ins from new residents
• The communal dining room is spacious and tastefully appointed, creating a truly restaurant-style dining experience for residents

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where is Cedar Woods located?

Cedar Woods is located at: 

80 Cedar St

Branford, CT 06405

Q: What care services and amenities does Cedar Woods provide?

Cedar Woods offers many care services and amenities with are all-inclusive monthly fee, featuring conveniences like:

• Inclusive utilities
• Free parking for residents and guests
• Restaurant-style dining, served on-site
• Complimentary transportation 
• Free laundry facilities
• On-site activities and social events
• 24/7 emergency response services
• Weekly housekeeping

To learn more about the services and amenities offered through Cedar Woods, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: What levels of care does Cedar Woods provide?

Cedar Woods is an independent living community. If residents need to access additional care, like nursing care or assisted living, they must arrange it with a third-party provider.

To learn more about the types of care offered through Cedar Woods, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: How much does Cedar Woods cost?

The monthly rates at Cedar Woods vary for each resident. The community sets their rates according to each person's daily care needs and their chosen apartment home, with prices determined by a unit’s size and layout. Families can get a personalized quote for the community with the “Get Pricing” link above.

Q: Is Cedar Woods pet-friendly?

The Cedar Woods pet policy allows most cats and dogs on campus. To learn more, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at Cedar Woods?

Cedar Woods goes above and beyond to help residents live in an active and engaged lifestyle, providing exciting life enrichment opportunities on campus daily.

To learn more about the incredible life enrichment opportunities available at Cedar Woods, please use the link above to make an inquiry.