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River Ridge at Avon
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Avon, CT
Front exterior of River Ridge at Avon with landscaped entrance Bright common area with seating and natural light Cozy sitting area in a light-filled room Kitchen area with white cabinets and counter space Cozy bedroom with natural light and decorative elements Cozy reading area with bookshelves and fireplace Gazebo surrounded by greenery in a garden setting

River Ridge at Avon

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Avon, CT
101 Bickford Dr, Avon, CT 06001 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of River Ridge at Avon

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River Ridge at Avon offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Avon, Connecticut. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. River Ridge at Avon has 135 beds. The community is in the Avon Park North neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 43 means most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet to live with them.

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Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 135 Rank #24 / 94Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 94 homes we track in Connecticut for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Connecticut facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #8 / 115Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 115 homes we track in Connecticut for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
29 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #138 / 237Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 237 homes we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
43 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #74 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 74th out of 81 homes we track in Connecticut for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 81. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
60% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Connecticut average: 83.3%
Occupied beds
81 / 135
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
C- Not Accredited
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License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 12, 2008
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License Number135

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Inspection History

In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 16 deficiencies 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Connecticut state average
Overall vs. CT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (64% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (37% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1644 This facility has 64% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (16 vs. CT avg 44).↓ 64% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.82.84 This facility has 37% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (1.8 vs. CT avg 2.84).↓ 37% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 913 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Connecticut average (9 vs. CT avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer
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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Avon's city center to River Ridge at Avon's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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MC
RC
Waterbury
164
Facility 164
CT AVG 109
Rank #13 / 94
No
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 48
Rank #165 / 237
-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 16
Rank #8 / 115
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #49 / 81
C-13
21
Facility 21
CT AVG 19
Rank #66 / 102
1.6
Facility 1.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #51 / 102
River Ridge at Avon
AL
MC
RC
Avon (Avon Park North)
135
Facility 135
CT AVG 109
Rank #24 / 94
Yes
43
Facility 43
CT AVG 48
Rank #138 / 237
-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 16
Rank #8 / 115
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #74 / 81
C-9
16
Facility 16
CT AVG 19
Rank #60 / 102
1.8
Facility 1.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #54 / 102
The Village at Kensington Place
AL
MC
RC
Meriden
134
Facility 134
CT AVG 109
Rank #25 / 94
Yes
42
Facility 42
CT AVG 48
Rank #141 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #29 / 115
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #57 / 81
A+10
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 19
Rank #57 / 102
1.5
Facility 1.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #50 / 102
Brookdale South Windsor
AL
MC
South Windsor (Wapping)
100
Facility 100
CT AVG 109
Rank #47 / 94
Yes
49
Facility 49
CT AVG 48
Rank #114 / 237
Studio / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
CT AVG 16
Rank #2 / 115
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #77 / 81
A+3
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #40 / 102
2.0
Facility 2.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #57 / 102
Coachman Square at Woodbridge
AL
MC
RC
Woodbridge
66
Facility 66
CT AVG 109
Rank #66 / 94
Yes
49
Facility 49
CT AVG 48
Rank #114 / 237
-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 16
Rank #8 / 115
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #1 / 81
C-7
9
Facility 9
CT AVG 19
Rank #49 / 102
1.3
Facility 1.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #43 / 102

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Ridge at Avon

What neighborhood is River Ridge at Avon in?

River Ridge at Avon is in the Avon Park North neighborhood of Avon.

Is River Ridge at Avon in a walkable area?

River Ridge at Avon has a walk score of 43. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of River Ridge at Avon?

According to CT state health department records, River Ridge at Avon's license number is 135.

When does River Ridge at Avon's license expire?

According to CT state health department records, River Ridge at Avon's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at River Ridge at Avon?

River Ridge at Avon's occupancy is 60%.

How long has River Ridge at Avon been in business?

River Ridge at Avon has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at River Ridge at Avon?

Yes, River Ridge at Avon allows residents to bring their pets.

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