RiverBend Estates sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Oxford, Connecticut, resting above the Housatonic River with natural views and plenty of greenery, where the community keeps things peaceful with 25 free-standing ranch-style homes for people 55 and older, all spread across a neighborhood where the emphasis really is on low-maintenance living, because the association takes care of lawn care, irrigation, garbage pickup, and snow removal, all covered by HOA fees, so residents don't have to do much yard work or worry about shoveling. The homes, built between 2012 and 2018, follow a single-family detached style, most offering open layouts, first-floor master suites, granite kitchens, top appliances, hardwood floors, fireplaces, private decks, and energy-efficient features, making things comfortable and practical, while some units have kitchenette amenities and private bathrooms, walk-in closets, and laundry rooms, with attached two-car garages for convenience.
There's a clean, unfinished lower level plumbed for a half bath, and second floors have storage, lofts or dens, and extra bedrooms, which gives people space for visitors or hobbies, while ceiling skylights and tall ceilings make the places bright and airy, and every home comes with Wi-Fi or high-speed internet, telephone, and cable TV connections standard, making daily living simple and connected. The community's riverside gazebo gives a spot to relax and visit with neighbors, and there's a picnic area, library, activity rooms, a fitness room, a spa/wellness space, and outdoor paths or common spaces, along with scheduled daily activities, community events, clubs, movie nights, fitness programs, and music groups to help residents stay busy and make friends. The neighborhood calendar has classes and ongoing clubs that aim to keep everyone engaged, and with community-sponsored activities plus resident-run options, people can pick what interests them.
The association provides a safe setting with an emergency alert system in homes, while dining services offer choices like a dining room, restaurant-style meals, all-day dining, and options for special diets including diabetes or allergy needs, and you can expect meal prep and service included. Support services exist for housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, move-in coordination, concierge help, and family support, which eases the hassle of chores. RiverBend Estates also offers help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, personal care, and medication management, including assisted living and respite care if the main caregiver needs temporary relief, allowing seniors to get just the right help while keeping their independence.
Each home has a private deck to enjoy outdoor space with privacy, and being close to parks like Osbornedale State Park and Webb Mountain Park, plus area golf courses such as Whitney Farms Golf Course and Highland Golf Club of Shelton, makes it easy for residents to head outdoors, while shopping, pharmacies, and restaurants in Derby are nearby, and it's just about 15 miles to New Haven for anything big or special, with quick highway access keeping things simple for visitors or those who still drive. RiverBend Estates stands as a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, so it has support options for changing needs over time for active adults 55 and over, offering safe, low-maintenance, thoughtfully planned homes with enough space, privacy, and access to pleasant community spaces for an easy, active, and connected lifestyle.
