Seacrest Retirement Center

Overview of Seacrest Retirement Center

Seacrest Retirement Center has been running out of its West Haven location on Ocean Avenue for 23 years. It’s a three-story building with 75 beds, currently sitting at 80% occupancy, so 60 rooms are filled and 15 are open. Getting there means driving; the Walk Score is 22, which puts the neighborhood squarely in car-dependent territory.

There’s assisted living, memory care, and respite care, all under one roof, with licensed nurses and CNAs providing 24-hour staffing. The memory care side includes a secured wander-management system, plus staff who help with personal care and dining for residents who need that extra hand. Meals are made from scratch, and the kitchen will work around special diets rather than serving one menu to everyone.

Housing here comes in two forms: private rooms, the only option listed as a housing category, running $115 a day, and semi-private rooms at $88 a day. Seacrest bundles memory care and assisted living costs into one all-inclusive fee, so families aren’t tracking a stack of separate line items. Staff speak Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish, and the community hosts both Catholic and Congregational services.

On the regulatory side, state inspections here have tended to center on infection control, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, documentation and care planning, and housekeeping. None of that is unusual territory for a facility this size. Pets are welcome, too. Put together, Seacrest presents a 75-bed community built around bundled, all-inclusive assisted living and memory care, staffed around the clock, for residents who want cost predictability along with hands-on support.

Facility Direct Line (203) 931-2510 info@seacrestweb.com

75-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

23 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 22 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

80%

Similar to the Connecticut average: 84%

Occupied beds

60 / 75

Average occupied beds in Connecticut homes 102 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceJanuary 7, 2007

ExpirationJune 30, 2028

License Number1794RC

Private Room (41 rooms) $115 per day

Semi-Private Room (17 rooms) $88 per day

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Italian Polish Portuguese Spanish

ContactMr. Lewis P. Bower Jr., Owner (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Admin

1 FTE

Recreation

1 FTE

Other Staff

28 FTE

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Religious ServicesCatholic, Congregational

Operating HoursOpen 24/7

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 6 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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 2019 vs. Connecticut state average

Overall vs. CT average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	19	This facility has 68% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (6 vs. CT avg 19).↓ 68% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2	1.5	This facility has 33% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (2 vs. CT avg 1.5).↑ 33% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	3	13	This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Connecticut average (3 vs. CT avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer

Inspection breakdown

2routine inspections

1complaint investigation

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

July 14, 2025 complaint investigation found no violations and no substantiated complaints.
May 28, 2019 licensure inspection identified six deficiencies including housekeeping hazards, missing personnel evaluations, resident privacy breaches, and infection control failures.
May 9, 2020 COVID-19 complaint investigation found no violations and confirmed adequate PPE and infection control measures.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

2.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from West Haven's city center to Seacrest Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.59 miles to nearest hospital (Yale New Haven Health)

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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.

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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 Seacrest Retirement Center in?

Seacrest Retirement Center is in the Ocean Avenue neighborhood of West Haven.

What languages are spoken at Seacrest Retirement Center?

The team at Seacrest Retirement Center speaks Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Is Seacrest Retirement Center in a walkable area?

Seacrest Retirement Center has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Seacrest Retirement Center?

According to CT state health department records, Seacrest Retirement Center's license number is 1794RC.

When does Seacrest Retirement Center's license expire?

According to CT state health department records, Seacrest Retirement Center's license expires on June 30, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Seacrest Retirement Center?

Seacrest Retirement Center's occupancy is 80%.

How long has Seacrest Retirement Center been in business?

Seacrest Retirement Center has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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