The Ivy at Watertown
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Watertown, CT

The Ivy at Watertown

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Watertown, CT

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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #130 / 262Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 262 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Ivy at Watertown

1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
Studio

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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AL
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Trumbull (Tashua)
99
Facility 99
CT AVG 113
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No
20
Facility 20
CT AVG 48
Rank #211 / 262
studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 15
Rank #102 / 132
100.0% -6
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 102
0.3
Facility 0.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #22 / 102
East Hill by Senior Living Hospitality
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Southbury (Heritage Village)
96
Facility 96
CT AVG 113
Rank #68 / 119
No
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 48
Rank #254 / 262
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 24.7% A+---
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AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bridgeport (Brooklawn/St. Vincent)
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 113
Rank #114 / 119
No
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 48
Rank #143 / 262
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 15
Rank #25 / 132
88.7% -2
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #15 / 102
0.5
Facility 0.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #30 / 102
The Ivy at Watertown
AL
MC
Watertown (Oakville)-No
48
Facility 48
CT AVG 48
Rank #130 / 262
studio / 1 bed / 2 bed------
Ridgefield Station Senior Living
AL
MC
Ridgefield-Yes
63
Facility 63
CT AVG 48
Rank #81 / 262
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 15
Rank #108 / 132
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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

The Ivy at Watertown is located in Watertown, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.

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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).
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 The Ivy at Watertown

What neighborhood is The Ivy at Watertown in?

The Ivy at Watertown is in the Oakville neighborhood.

Is The Ivy at Watertown in a walkable area?

The Ivy at Watertown has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. 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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