The Ivy at Watertown

Overview of The Ivy at Watertown

The Ivy at Watertown on Straits Turnpike in Watertown, Connecticut, is an assisted living community. As an assisted living provider, it’s designed to bolster older adults needing help with daily activities: bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, while encouraging as much independence as possible for each resident. Such home types typically pair daily personal care with a smaller, house-style setting, which many families find more personal and calming than larger communities.

The facility sits in a residential area of Watertown that scores 48 for walkability, so most trips demand a brief drive, while some errands can be done on foot. This residential setting can fit families who value a calmer neighborhood atmosphere.

An on-site tour by families considering The Ivy at Watertown is a crucial way to see the home, meet the staff, and understand the room options, dining, and daily activities offered. Touring also gives you a clear sense of how its care and programs match your loved one’s requirements.

Facility Direct Line (860) 782-6069

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score

48 / 100

2.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Watertown's city center to The Ivy at Watertown's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.29 miles to nearest hospital (UConn Health Waterbury Hospital)

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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.


Spring Meadows	AL IL MC RC	Trumbull (Tashua)	99 Facility 99 CT AVG 109 Rank #50 / 94	No	20 Facility 20 CT AVG 48 Rank #191 / 237	studio / 1 bed / 2 bed	5 Facility 5 CT AVG 16 Rank #89 / 115	100.0% Facility 100.0% CT AVG 83.3% Rank #1 / 81	5	2 Facility 2 CT AVG 19 Rank #24 / 102	0.4 Facility 0.4 CT AVG 1.5 Rank #24 / 102
Pomperaug Woods	AL HOS IL MC NH RC SNF	Southbury	37 Facility 37 CT AVG 109 Rank #81 / 94	No	34 Facility 34 CT AVG 48 Rank #162 / 237	Semi-Private / Private Suite / Studio	16 Facility 16 CT AVG 16 Rank #55 / 115	81.1% Facility 81.1% CT AVG 83.3% Rank #59 / 81	22	90 Facility 90 CT AVG 19 Rank #88 / 102	4.1 Facility 4.1 CT AVG 1.5 Rank #83 / 102
3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality	AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF	Bridgeport	23 Facility 23 CT AVG 109 Rank #89 / 94	No	45 Facility 45 CT AVG 48 Rank #132 / 237	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	19 Facility 19 CT AVG 16 Rank #24 / 115	92.2% Facility 92.2% CT AVG 83.3% Rank #31 / 81	2	1 Facility 1 CT AVG 19 Rank #15 / 102	0.5 Facility 0.5 CT AVG 1.5 Rank #25 / 102
The Ivy at Watertown	AL MC	Watertown (Oakville)	-	No	48 Facility 48 CT AVG 48 Rank #120 / 237	studio / 1 bed / 2 bed	-	-	-	-	-
Ridgefield Station Senior Living	AL MC	Ridgefield	-	Yes	63 Facility 63 CT AVG 48 Rank #74 / 237	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	4 Facility 4 CT AVG 16 Rank #94 / 115	-	1	0 Facility 0 CT AVG 19 Rank #1 / 102	0.0 Facility 0.0 CT AVG 1.5 Rank #1 / 102

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CT community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+

General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age —

General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+

General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits

Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits

Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

What neighborhood is The Ivy at Watertown in?

The Ivy at Watertown is in the Oakville neighborhood of Watertown.

Is The Ivy at Watertown in a walkable area?

The Ivy at Watertown has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Ivy at Watertown?

No, The Ivy at Watertown has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Ivy at Watertown?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Ivy at Watertown in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Ivy at Watertown?

The Ivy at Watertown is located at 655 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, CT 06795.

What is the phone number of The Ivy at Watertown?

(860) 782-6069 will put you in contact with the team at The Ivy at Watertown.

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