Cedar Woods,
a Holiday Retirement
Community

Cedar Woods' residents enjoy a variety of health and fitness activities, from weekly group exercise classes to anytime access to on-site fitness equipment.

Residents' favorite fitness activities are group walks on the paved paths and Bar Fitness class run by Lifelong Therapeutics. Book an appointment with an onsite physical therapist or occupational therapist if needed.

Enjoy restaurant-style dining served with courtesy and caring by our staff who know you. Chef-prepared meals are served every day in Cedar Woods' dining room. Sit with friends or invite your family for a special occasion in our private dining room. Each meal is designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of community members.

Chef Larry makes a mean beef brisket and takes care to consider the likes and preferences of Cedar Woods residents. He holds roundtables twice a month to hear feedback on food and gather menu ideas. Selections are always based on ongoing resident input each week.

There’s so much to explore in the Branford area and Cedar Woods makes sure that residents experience as much as possible. Regular outings to favorite restaurants, local events, and more introduce residents to all their neighborhood has to offer and connect them to the surrounding community.

Complimentary transportation provides residents with easy access to a variety of local activities, events and attractions, including resident favorites like Thimble Island Cruises, scenic drives to the beach, and visits to Hammonasett State Park.

Cedar Woods' comprehensive calendar is packed with both recurring activities and special events. The variety of available activities is meant to enrich the whole person by stimulating physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, creative, social or vocational wellness.

Residents work with a local garden center to plant items in the community garden that chef Larry uses in cuisine. Sunday coffee and donuts after church is a relaxing time for residents to come together and socialize. Piano with Cathy in the lobby every Tuesday is also a popular activity.

Furry friends are welcomed as residents at Cedar Woods. We understand how important the companionship and bond that seniors share with their pets. We’re delighted to have cats, dogs, birds, and even bunnies as part of our community.

Rosie the Schnauzer is a favorite among residents and has been adopted by the community as their shared pet.

Cedar Woods is equipped with WiFi access to help you stay connected throughout the building. You can use community desktop computers to stay up to date, or you can connect your personal devices to the WiFi.

Our assistant general manager is also our tech guru and helps residents with anything from smart phones and computers, to internet use and Skype.

The exclusive Travel & Stay program offers residents exciting opportunities to travel around the country, with free stays of up to seven days at any of Holiday Retirement’s more than 260 communities. Three chef-prepared meals are included with each trip. Visit all 43 states or just choose a favorite new location or two.

Many residents find a sense of fulfillment in donating their time and skills to a cause close to their hearts. Residents support Feed Branford Kids and run a Pennies for Pets program to support our local animal shelter. Around the community residents love to volunteer for anything from running our country store to gathering bottles to save for donations. The Girl Scouts are active with Cedar Woods and volunteer around campus for events and other happenings.