Community profile

Cedar Woods

80 Cedar Street, Branford, CT

Independent Living

★ 4.368 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Cedar Woods

Cedar Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment and the prestigious Yale Hospital. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers: - Private apartment suites - Daily…

Published floor plans

1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,199/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 7, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,699/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 7, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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1 Bedroom$4,199 observed · tracking future changes
$4,199Aug 7, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 68 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Cedar Woods

Being sight unseen it's perfect for me. I love the location, staff is very helpful Your advice and help was wonderful

AnonymousSeptember 14, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I am/was a resident of this facility

I moved into the independent living community of Cedar Woods in Branford yesterday. I haven't been here long enough to really know yet, but some of the reasons I liked it were that it's extremely clean and all the people who live here seem very happy. The management has been excellent. The apartment was completely redone before I moved in, with new paint and the carpet cleaned. It was really in great shape. The activity calendar is packed, and there are three meals a day in the dining room, all included i…

MarthaJune 30, 2026Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

It seems like a nice, well maintained facility. The few residents that I saw seemed comfortable and content.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Judy SMarch 31, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

We went to see Cedar Woods, but we didn't have the money to do it. We liked it a lot. The coordinator, Brenda, was extremely nice and very good. Everybody was very respectful and welcoming. The company ended up taking the price down from what they were asking. We were very happy with the place. The rooms were fine and very good sized, and the little kitchenette was nice. The dining area was beautiful. All the rooms, like the activity rooms and the library, were great. Parking was good.

FredericaJanuary 1, 2026Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Our experience

What we like the most about the community is that the staff are friendly and so helpful. The community is also clean and we would recommend Cedar Woods to other families.

AnonymousDecember 3, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Critical

Manager is unprofessional

I did not feel safe, or that privacy was maintained around the maintenance manager and found some interactions unprofessional. I have raised concerns multiple times with both managers and it’s been dismissed. This raised concerns about the general manager’s hiring and supervision decisions. She seems unfit for the job.

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Cleanliness
2.0 / 5
Friendliness
1.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Care Services
1.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
Glenda GNovember 29, 2025Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Private Dining Room
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Spanish
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Bible Study Group
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Men's Club
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Art Classes
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Current Events Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Bridge Club
  • Walking Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Gardening Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games

Outdoor spaces

  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Bath Tubs
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Garden View
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Full kitchen

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required