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Best Assisted Living in Bristol, CT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 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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Avg Walk Score: 37/ 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: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Bristol, CT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.

Shady Oaks Assisted Living
AL
Bristol (Stevens Street)
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 113
Rank #103 / 119
Yes
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 47
Rank #224 / 264
-
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 15
Rank #1 / 132
100.0% A+5
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 19
Rank #37 / 102
1.0
Facility 1.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #43 / 102
KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol
AL
MC
RC
Bristol
-Yes
75
Facility 75
CT AVG 47
Rank #46 / 264
Suite
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 15
Rank #120 / 132
--5
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 102
0.4
Facility 0.4
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #26 / 102
Countryside Manor of Bristol
AL
HC
HOS
NH
Bristol
90
Facility 90
CT AVG 113
Rank #72 / 119
Yes
13
Facility 13
CT AVG 47
Rank #239 / 264
Private Rooms------
Village Green of Bristol Rehabilitation and Health Center
AL
HOS
MC
NH
Bristol (Forestville)
120
Facility 120
CT AVG 113
Rank #47 / 119
Yes
44
Facility 44
CT AVG 47
Rank #148 / 264
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 15
Rank #129 / 132
63.3% -2
44
Facility 44
CT AVG 19
Rank #73 / 102
22.0
Facility 22.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #102 / 102
Overview of Shady Oaks Assisted Living

Shady Oaks boasts an elegant and welcoming assisted living atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect for 62+ seniors. The vibrant assisted senior living home performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. For over 15 years, Shady Oaks has continued to treat its residents like family in a nurturing, home-like environment.

The lifestyle at Shady Oaks includes help services, such as medication management, 24-hour availability of caregivers, transportation and housekeeping, home-cooked meals, specialized programs, engaging activities, and wellness programs.

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Overview of KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol

KindCare at Bristol is a senior living community providing a range of services in Bristol, CT. As its name suggests, kindness is at the heart of this community’s mission, ensuring that each resident is treated with respect, dignity, and warmth. Specializing in assisted living services, Kindcare at Bristol also provides top-notch therapy services, respite care, and memory care services to those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive conditions. Residents are guaranteed to feel a sense of belonging at KindCare as the dedicated team goes above and beyond to foster strong relationships and trust with and amongst residents. KindCare is a community where residents seek to thrive and enrich their lives and are adequately supported to do so. The recently renovated community is built on comfort, connection, and kindness; its fully equipped amenities help with the resident’s holistic wellness and maintain an elevated lifestyle. Accommodations include an art studio, a library, common areas, lounge areas, and an elegant dining room. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, specialized memory care training, and transportation, among others.

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Overview of Countryside Manor of Bristol

Countryside Manor of Bristol offers the highest quality of senior living care. Athena Health Care Systems proudly manages this assisted living community. It is focused on their continuum of care philosophy, ensuring residents can breathe easily, knowing they will not have to move as their care needs change. Countryside Manor is designed to provide all residents with a compassionate, safe, and dignified environment for seniors in hospice, rehabilitation, and memory care living. 

With spacious private and semi-private rooms, a large dining area, comfortable lounges, a beautiful outdoor landscape, and top-notch healthcare, this community is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents. 

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Overview of Village Green of Bristol Rehabilitation and Health Center

Located at 23 Fair Street in Bristol, Connecticut, Village Green of Bristol Rehabilitation and Health Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing community that has been operating for one year. The community offers private rooms for older adults recovering from hospitalization or surgery, as well as those requiring ongoing skilled nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, providing families with multiple payment options.

Additionally, the average resident stay of 192 days reflects a combination of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. With an occupancy rate of about 80%, the community continues to welcome new admissions. Residents receive approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes of nursing care each day from a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides. The surrounding area is slightly walkable, allowing access to a few nearby services on foot, while most errands and outings require transportation.

As a newly licensed community, it operates under state requirements that include independent nursing consultation and quality assurance programs. Furthermore, follow-up inspections have confirmed that previously identified compliance issues were corrected, and the community continues to meet regulatory standards.

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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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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.