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Best Assisted Living in Bristol, CT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Bristol, CT using CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CT
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Bristol, CT our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Bristol, CT.
2 homes
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Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Shady Oaks Assisted Living
AL
Bristol
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 88
Rank #51 / 64
B+Yes
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 40
Rank #94 / 120
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50
Facility 50
CT AVG 17
Rank #1 / 84
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 83.1%
Rank #1 / 56
A+5
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 18
Rank #35 / 76
1.0
Facility 1.0
CT AVG 1.4
Rank #34 / 76
KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol
AL
MC
RC
Bristol
-A-Yes
75
Facility 75
CT AVG 40
Rank #10 / 120
Suite
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 17
Rank #72 / 84
--3
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 18
Rank #23 / 76
0.7
Facility 0.7
CT AVG 1.4
Rank #28 / 76

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Bristol. See how we rank facilities

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Shady Oaks Assisted Living

344 Stevens St, Bristol, CT 06010
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Shady Oaks Assisted Living in Bristol, Connecticut, provides supportive care for residents needing help with daily tasks. Care plans focus on managing condition-specific needs, including dementia, heart disease, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, mobility challenges, and end-of-life care.

Housing 40 beds total, the residence maintains a smaller capacity where staff members and residents build familiar connections. Staffing remains available 24 hours a day to handle daytime assistance and overnight needs. Pets are also welcome to live on site with residents.

Families interested in exploring care arrangements or viewing the property can reach out to Shady Oaks Assisted Living to schedule a visit to view the facility.

Phone: (860) 583-1526

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KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol

483 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
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KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bristol, CT. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private apartment, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time or for a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

Starting monthly pricing is $3,895 for assisted living and $8,250 for memory care, giving families a listed entry point for each care level. KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol opened in 2023, allows pets, and has a salon and spa, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet and handle personal grooming on site. Rehabilitation services are also available on site, avoiding the need to arrange transportation elsewhere. The area has a Walk Score of 75 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot; shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be within a short walk for a resident who no longer drives. Charter Senior Living is the owner.

$3,895/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026
Phone: (860) 845-1200

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH)
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Assisted Living in Bristol at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Bristol, CT. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 40The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Bristol, CT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Bristol, CT

What is the average cost of assisted living in Bristol, CT?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Bristol, CT is approximately $6,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Bristol, CT?

Assisted living in Bristol, CT typically ranges from $5,500–$8,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Bristol, CT?

Assisted living facilities in Bristol, CT typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Connecticut?

Assisted living in Connecticut supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Connecticut?

Assisted living in Connecticut is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Connecticut Medicaid cover assisted living?

Connecticut Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Connecticut) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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