Seacrest Retirement Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · West Haven, CT

Seacrest Retirement Center

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · West Haven, CT

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 75 Rank #82 / 119Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 119 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

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 #23 / 132Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 132 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.
23 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #204 / 262Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 204th out of 262 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.
22 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #80 / 104Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 104 homes we track in Connecticut for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 104. 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.
80% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Connecticut average: 84.2%
Occupied beds
60 / 75
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Accredited
How BBB ratings work

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2007
ExpirationJune 30, 2028
License Number1794RC

Room costs

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.

Languages Spoken

Italian Polish Portuguese Spanish

Staff Details (State Data)

Admin
1 FTE
Recreation
1 FTE
Other Staff
28 FTE

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Religious ServicesCatholic, Congregational

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAssisted Care
Operating HoursOpen 24/7

Contact Seacrest Retirement Center

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 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 6 deficiencies 3 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 2019 vs. Connecticut state average
Overall vs. CT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (30% 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. 644 This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (6 vs. CT avg 44).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.02.84 This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (2 vs. CT avg 2.84).↓ 30% 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. 313 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

What does this home offer?

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation services icon
Transportation services icon

Transportation Services

Fitness and recreation icon
Fitness and recreation icon

Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Seacrest Retirement Center

Address 2.4 miles from city center Info 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)

Calculate Travel Distance to Seacrest Retirement Center

Add your location

Address

Compare Assisted Living around New Haven

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Mary Wade Home
AL
ADC
HOS
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
New Haven (Fair Haven)
94
Facility 94
CT AVG 113
Rank #71 / 119
No
84
Facility 84
CT AVG 48
Rank #25 / 262
-
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 15
Rank #29 / 132
24.5%
Facility 24.5%
CT AVG 84.2%
Rank #104 / 104
A+13
104
Facility 104
CT AVG 19
Rank #91 / 102
8.0
Facility 8.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #99 / 102
Chatham Place at Mary Wade
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
New Haven (Fair Haven)
84
Facility 84
CT AVG 113
Rank #77 / 119
No
83
Facility 83
CT AVG 48
Rank #30 / 262
Studio / 1 Bed
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 15
Rank #108 / 132
--1
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 102
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 102
Seacrest Retirement Center
AL
MC
RC
West Haven
75
Facility 75
CT AVG 113
Rank #82 / 119
Yes
22
Facility 22
CT AVG 48
Rank #204 / 262
Private Rooms
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 15
Rank #23 / 132
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
CT AVG 84.2%
Rank #80 / 104
A+3
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #40 / 102
2.0
Facility 2.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #57 / 102
Leeway
AL
NH
PC
RESC
SNF
New Haven (East Rock)
30
Facility 30
CT AVG 113
Rank #110 / 119
No
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 48
Rank #201 / 262
-
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 15
Rank #45 / 132
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
CT AVG 84.2%
Rank #33 / 104
-9
81
Facility 81
CT AVG 19
Rank #86 / 102
9.0
Facility 9.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #100 / 102
The Landing of North Haven
AL
IL
MC
North Haven-Yes
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 48
Rank #224 / 262
-
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 15
Rank #113 / 132
--1
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 102
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 102

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Connecticut

Seacrest Retirement Center is located in West Haven, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.

Get Financial aid guidance

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).
CT

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
CT

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.
CT

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.
CT

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Seacrest Retirement Center

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.

Are pets allowed at Seacrest Retirement Center?

Yes, Seacrest Retirement Center allows residents to bring their pets.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Assisted Living Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance