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Page 10 of Best Assisted Living in Connecticut

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 126 assisted living communities in Connecticut using Connecticut Department 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 Monthly Cost: $9,497The average monthly cost across facilities in Connecticut. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Connecticut. 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: 113The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Connecticut. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.

The Suffield House
AL
NH
Suffield
128
Facility 128
CT AVG 113
Rank #43 / 119
No
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 47
Rank #261 / 264
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 12
Rank #118 / 132
96.1% -3
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 103
0.7
Facility 0.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #34 / 103
Edgehill
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Stamford (West Side)
46
Facility 46
CT AVG 113
Rank #100 / 119
Yes
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 47
Rank #197 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
CT AVG 12
Rank #67 / 132
88.9% C----
Essex Meadows
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Essex (Ivoryton)
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 113
Rank #101 / 119
Yes
24
Facility 24
CT AVG 47
Rank #199 / 264
-
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 12
Rank #118 / 132
86.7% -6
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 19
Rank #45 / 103
1.3
Facility 1.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #55 / 103
3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bridgeport (Brooklawn/St. Vincent)
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 113
Rank #114 / 119
No
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 47
Rank #143 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 12
Rank #76 / 132
88.7% -2
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #15 / 103
0.5
Facility 0.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #30 / 103
Evergreen Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
North Branford
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 113
Rank #99 / 119
Yes
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 47
Rank #249 / 264
Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 12
Rank #76 / 132
74.0% A+15
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 19
Rank #71 / 103
2.7
Facility 2.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #70 / 103
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 47
Rank #201 / 264
-
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 12
Rank #35 / 132
93.3% -11
81
Facility 81
CT AVG 19
Rank #87 / 103
7.4
Facility 7.4
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #95 / 103
StoneRidge Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Mystic
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 113
Rank #103 / 119
Yes
24
Facility 24
CT AVG 47
Rank #199 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed- 86.8% ----
Meadow Ridge
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Redding
59
Facility 59
CT AVG 113
Rank #95 / 119
Yes
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 47
Rank #263 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 12
Rank #9 / 132
79.7% C-16
43
Facility 43
CT AVG 19
Rank #73 / 103
2.7
Facility 2.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #70 / 103
Bradley Home & Pavilion
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Meriden
30
Facility 30
CT AVG 113
Rank #110 / 119
No
56
Facility 56
CT AVG 47
Rank #99 / 264
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 12
Rank #9 / 132
96.7% -11
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 19
Rank #64 / 103
1.6
Facility 1.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #60 / 103
Waveny LifeCare Network
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New Canaan (Farm Road)
106
Facility 106
CT AVG 113
Rank #59 / 119
No
12
Facility 12
CT AVG 47
Rank #242 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed- 65.8% ----
Academy Point at Mystic
AL
MC
RC
Mystic
77
Facility 77
CT AVG 113
Rank #81 / 119
Yes
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 47
Rank #78 / 264
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 12
Rank #9 / 132
94.8% C-9
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 103
0.2
Facility 0.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #17 / 103
Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
AL
MC
RC
Fairfield (Mill Plain)
100
Facility 100
CT AVG 113
Rank #62 / 119
Yes
52
Facility 52
CT AVG 47
Rank #115 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 12
Rank #118 / 132
96.0% C-2
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 19
Rank #37 / 103
2.5
Facility 2.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #68 / 103
The Guilford House
AL
NH
SNF
Guilford
75
Facility 75
CT AVG 113
Rank #82 / 119
Yes
32
Facility 32
CT AVG 47
Rank #186 / 264
-
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 12
Rank #9 / 132
94.7% A+37
129
Facility 129
CT AVG 19
Rank #97 / 103
3.5
Facility 3.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #83 / 103
Atria Stamford
AL
IL
MC
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
-Yes
76
Facility 76
CT AVG 47
Rank #43 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 12
Rank #62 / 132
--1
-
Facility -
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 103
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 103
Brookdale Wilton
AL
MC
Wilton (South Wilton)
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 113
Rank #91 / 119
Yes
32
Facility 32
CT AVG 47
Rank #186 / 264
1 Bed
16
Facility 16
CT AVG 12
Rank #54 / 132
93.8% A+8
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #40 / 103
0.8
Facility 0.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #37 / 103
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Overview of Hughes Health and Rehabilitation

Hughes Health and Rehabilitation places importance on enriching and empowering the lives of its seniors. With an emphasis on skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care, their care staff are profoundly inclusive and compassionate when attending to any need a resident may have. Hughes Healthcare boasts its approach to senior recovery: treating and caring for residents like family.

All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and linen services, housekeeping. One of its specialties is rehabilitation services, focusing on occupational, speech, physical, neurological, palliative, orthopedic, and long-term care, including memory support, stroke rehabilitation, amputation, and congestive heart failure.

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Overview of The Village at Buckland Court

Situated in the charming neighborhood of South Windsor, TC, The Village at Buckland Court is a prominent senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose among well-appointed and cozy accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom and memory care studio. On the other hand, those with cognitive conditions are served based on their needs for different stages of memory loss through a professional team of certified dementia practitioners.

As a nationally-awarded community, it offers above-and-beyond amenities and services including chef-prepared delightful and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping, laundry, linen services, and transportation assistance to appointments. Explore its beautifully created shared spaces like the patios with grills and landscaped gardens. Spend time socializing with new companions at the 24-hour Snack Bar and Billiards Room. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a blissful retirement with The Village at Buckland Court.

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Overview of Masonicare at Middlewoods of Newington

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Newington, CT, Masonicare at Middlewoods of Newington is a one-of-a-kind community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Beautifully furnished and cozy apartments and cottages are available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. With a compassionate and well-trained team, residents receive exceptional care for their unique needs.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging programs and exciting events is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Residents also delight in delectable and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With its continuum of care services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents will surely thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Anthology of Farmington

Anthology of Farmington combines independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, with the former essentially called assisted living. The memory care home proudly provides a lifestyle centered around activities, promoting independence. The luxurious community aims to gain a lifestyle that promotes holistic wellness for every resident. The senior living community gives off a friendly and resort-like atmosphere, there’s always something appropriate for everyone. Anthology of Farmington ensures a vibrant and inclusive social community for seniors to help nurture each senior’s individuality.

The team of professional staff guarantees only the highest quality of service. Community amenities include five-star dining offering a 4-course dinner, a fully equipped fitness center offering fitness and wellness classes, and a list of engaging recreational programs and activities.

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Overview of The Village at South Farms

Settled in the peaceful neighborhood of Middletown, CT, The Village at South Farms is a welcoming senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This community is accessible to the scenic view of the Connecticut River Valley. Well-appointed and cozy accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio are available for its residents. As for memory care, those residents with cognitive conditions are given needs-based services adjusted as needed with an innovative and optimistic approach from a highly equipped and empathetic team.

Explore its exceptional amenities and other services wherein residents can enjoy chef-prepared delectable and healthy meals to satisfy cravings. Avail of their concierge services with weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services, and transportation assistance. Get to meet new friends by exploring its beautifully created shared spaces or by participating in their active learning activities. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Village at South Farms.

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Overview of The Greens at Cannondale

A community with unparalleled care for independent living, memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care, The Greens at Cannondale is delivered with integrity and respect for its seniors. The resident-focused community focuses on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. The Greens have been committed to providing seniors a safe and comfortable environment for a transformative experience.

The Greens is an expansive community that awaits endless opportunities to be discovered. The nursing home care services include pain management, diabetes management, restorative nursing, wound care, and a team of 24/7 nurses. Assisted living and memory care services include ADLS, medication management, stimulating activities, and enriching programs.

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Overview of Connecticut Baptist Homes

Peacefully nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Meriden, CT, Connecticut Baptist Homes is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community has purposely designed and spacious floor plans, ensuring residents find the right accommodation according to their preferences. With three distinct areas, including long-term care spaces, residents can rest assured of receiving exceptional care when needs arise.

Leisure spaces and convenient local amenities surround the community, providing residents with unending entertainment and leisure opportunities. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with delightful restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those looking to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming setting.

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Overview of The Ivy at Watertown

The Ivy at Watertown sits in the Oakville neighborhood of Watertown, Connecticut, and it covers two levels of care at once: assisted living and memory care. If a resident’s needs change over time, there’s a path forward without packing up and moving somewhere new entirely.

Housing comes in three sizes, studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom, so there’s some room to pick based on space needs and budget. Day-to-day life includes arts and crafts projects, which gives residents something hands-on and creative to do rather than just passive activities filling a calendar.

Transportation services are included too so residents who’ve stopped driving can still get to appointments and events without leaning entirely on family members to shuttle them around. That’s a small detail on paper, but it tends to matter a lot in practice, especially for people managing regular medical visits.

Getting around the neighborhood on foot is a mixed bag. The Walk Score lands at 48, somewhat walkable, meaning a few things might be within reach without a car, but most trips are still going to mean driving. Worth knowing before you assume a resident could just walk to the pharmacy down the street.

The Ivy at Watertown reads as a community built around continuity of care, assisted living now with memory care available if needs shift, paired with the kind of practical supports, transportation, engaging activities, that make daily life a little easier to manage.

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock

Settled in the beautiful community of Shelton, CT, the Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from an array of accommodations including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio. Those with cognitive conditions are given diverse memory care programs including personalized 24/7 needs-based care as determined by a nursing assessment and therapeutic experiences like research-based sensory programs.

As an award-winning senior living community, residents can enjoy a wide range of high-quality amenities and services. These include concierge services like weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen service, and transportation assistance. Experience inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories within the shared spaces of this beautiful community like the walking paths and landscaped gardens. Engage in diverse activities and community events such as exercise classes and outings to further enhance wellness and engagement. With Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.

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Overview of The Residence at Brookside

The Residence at Brookside provides residents with the highest quality of care for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The Residence prides itself on being a renowned home– enriched by diversity, elevated by accommodations, and enhanced by lifestyle.

The lifestyle at The Residences is an easy and worry-free community; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 126 assisted living facilities in Connecticut. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Connecticut?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Connecticut, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Connecticut?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.