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The Residence at Westport

The Residence at Westport is an assisted living and memory care community in Westport, CT.

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  • Interior

    A modern living room with comfortable seating and stylish decor.
  • Decor

    A modern dining room with neatly arranged tables and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A modern living room featuring a large curved sofa, stylish artwork, and a prominent staircase with wooden railings.
  • Building

    A large residential building with a circular driveway and landscaped surroundings under a cloudy sky.
  • Windows

    A modern living room featuring two sofas, a central fireplace, and stylish chandeliers.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with a large island and stylish pendant lighting.
  • Artwork

    A modern lobby with a spacious seating area, contemporary artwork, and elegant chandeliers.
  • Seating Area

    A modern game room featuring a pool table, television, and stylish seating area with decorative lighting.
  • Exterior

    A modern suburban residential building with a stone facade and large windows.

1141 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 31 reviews
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The Residence at Westport Costs & Pricing

The Residence at Westport offers a range of accommodations with pricing that reflects its premium services and location. For a studio unit, residents can expect to pay $6,995 per month, which is higher than the average costs in Fairfield County ($6,159) and Connecticut as a whole ($5,919). A one-bedroom apartment is priced at $8,560, significantly exceeding both county ($6,418) and state averages ($6,383). The semi-private option is available for $8,650 - again above the local ($6,677) and state benchmarks ($5,829). Finally, two-bedroom apartments are available for $10,315 monthly, which notably surpasses the average rates in Fairfield County ($8,754) but contrasts sharply with Connecticut's overall figure of $5,070. These pricing trends suggest that The Residence at Westport positions itself as a higher-end provider within the area, likely reflecting enhanced amenities and care services.

Floor plansThe Residence at WestportFairfield CountyConnecticut
Studio$6,995$6,159$5,919
1 Bedroom$8,560$6,418$6,383
Semi-Private$8,650$6,677$5,829
2 Bedrooms$10,315$8,754$5,070

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Overall Review of The Residence at Westport

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Memory care support is emphasized

Memory care is a clear focus, with residents described as receiving structured support.

Several families describe memory-related support after a decline, including comfort around safety and day-to-day engagement. Residents receiving memory care are described as doing well, with an environment that feels stimulating rather than passive. The reviews also describe memory care as differentiated from standard living, including activities like art and music.

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Attentive, caring staff show up

Residents and families consistently describe staff as attentive, caring, and responsive to needs.

Across the reviews, families highlight kindness, respect, and attentiveness from the team—from leadership to nursing. Multiple commenters mention peace of mind, good communication, and support through challenging moments. Even when describing daily life, residents are portrayed as receiving help in a way that supports independence and comfort.

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Activities and outings keep residents engaged

Activities are a recurring reason residents feel busy, engaged, and connected.

Residents and families describe a steady schedule of daily activities, plus special events that help make the community feel social. Reviews call out engagement that ranges from exercise classes to night movies and community outings. One reviewer also credits enrichment and events with improving day-to-day mood and engagement.

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Facility cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Clean, well-maintained spaces are repeatedly mentioned as part of the living experience.

Multiple reviews describe the building as meticulously clean and well kept, with updates that make the facility feel bright and comfortable. Families also mention smooth day-to-day flow and maintenance support as part of what makes the move feel easier. Overall, cleanliness and upkeep show up as a consistent positive detail alongside staff support.

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Features

Housing

  • 84 resident community capacity 84 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Westchester Cty (21 miles away) Westchester Cty (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Westport, Connecticut, this area offers a variety of amenities for seniors looking to settle down in a peaceful and convenient neighborhood. With a range of restaurants nearby such as Little Barn, Aux Delices, and Sakura Japanese Restaurant, there are plenty of dining options to explore. In terms of healthcare, there are reputable physicians like Modern Dermatology and Willows Pediatrics within close proximity for any medical needs. Public transportation is easily accessible with several train stations nearby including Metro North - Green's Farms Train Station and Westport Train Station. For outdoor enthusiasts, parks like Sherwood Island State Park and Winslow Park offer opportunities for leisurely strolls and enjoying the natural surroundings. Additionally, pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy are conveniently located for any medication needs. Overall, this part of Westport provides a balanced mix of amenities for seniors looking to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in a welcoming community.

Restaurants

  • Little Barn (0.2 miles)
  • Aux Delices (0.2 miles)
  • Sakura Japanese Restaurant (0.9 miles)
  • Shake Shack (1.3 miles)
  • Pine Creek Deli (2.9 miles)
  • Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill (3 miles)
  • Colony Grill (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Modern Dermatology (0.2 miles)
  • St Vincent's Behavioral Health Sv (0.5 miles)
  • Willows Pediatrics (0.8 miles)
  • Coastal Orthopaedics PC (2.2 miles)
  • Village Pediatrics (2.4 miles)
  • Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network (2.6 miles)
  • Associated Internists of Fairfield (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • The Granola Bar (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Shearwater Coffee Bar (3.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro North - Green's Farms Train Station (1.3 miles)
  • Metro North - Southport Train Station (1.9 miles)
  • Westport Train Station (2.7 miles)
  • Metro North - Fairfield Train Station (3.5 miles)
  • East Norwalk Train Station (4.8 miles)
  • Metro North - Fairfield Metro Station (4.9 miles)
  • Metro North Rowayton Station (7.6 miles)

Parks

  • Sherwood Island State Park (1.3 miles)
  • Winslow Park (1.5 miles)
  • Sullivan Field Fairfield Giants (3.4 miles)
  • Veterans Park (4.1 miles)
  • Gould Manor Park (4.5 miles)
  • Calf Pasture Beach (5.2 miles)
  • Lake Mohegan (5.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Vincent's Medical Center (7.7 miles)

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