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| Sturges Ridge of Fairfield | AL MC RC | Fairfield (Mill Plain) | 100
Facility
100
CT AVG
111
Rank
#61 / 123 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
CT AVG
47
Rank
#115 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
15
Rank
#10 / 132 |
96.0%
Facility
96.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#23 / 101 | C | 2 | 5
Facility
5
CT AVG
19
Rank
#40 / 111 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#71 / 111 |
| Seacrest Retirement Center | AL MC RC | West Haven (Ocean Avenue) | 75
Facility
75
CT AVG
111
Rank
#83 / 123 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CT AVG
47
Rank
#204 / 264 | Private Rooms | 23
Facility
23
CT AVG
15
Rank
#24 / 132 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#72 / 101 | A+ | 4 | 6
Facility
6
CT AVG
19
Rank
#42 / 111 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#61 / 111 |
| Edgehill | AL IL MC NH | Stamford (West Side) | 46
Facility
46
CT AVG
111
Rank
#102 / 123 | No |
25
Facility
25
CT AVG
47
Rank
#197 / 264 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
15
Rank
#10 / 132 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#80 / 101 | C | - | - | - |
| Brookdale South Windsor | AL MC | South Windsor (Wapping) | 100
Facility
100
CT AVG
111
Rank
#61 / 123 | No |
49
Facility
49
CT AVG
47
Rank
#124 / 264 | Studio / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
CT AVG
15
Rank
#2 / 132 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#97 / 101 | A+ | 5 | 6
Facility
6
CT AVG
19
Rank
#42 / 111 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#57 / 111 |
| Brookdale Wilton | AL MC | Wilton (South Wilton) | 64
Facility
64
CT AVG
111
Rank
#118 / 123 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
CT AVG
47
Rank
#186 / 264 | 1 Bed | 48
Facility
48
CT AVG
15
Rank
#2 / 132 |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#1 / 101 | A+ | 8 | 6
Facility
6
CT AVG
19
Rank
#42 / 111 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#39 / 111 |
| Crescent Point at Niantic | AL MC RC | Niantic | 57
Facility
57
CT AVG
111
Rank
#97 / 123 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
CT AVG
47
Rank
#69 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
15
Rank
#9 / 132 |
86.0%
Facility
86.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#58 / 101 | A+ | 9 | 40
Facility
40
CT AVG
19
Rank
#75 / 111 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#91 / 111 |
| The Atrium at Rocky Hill | AL MC RC | Rocky Hill | 120
Facility
120
CT AVG
111
Rank
#46 / 123 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
CT AVG
47
Rank
#102 / 264 | Studio / Suite | 18
Facility
18
CT AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 132 |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#86 / 101 | A+ | 22 | 130
Facility
130
CT AVG
19
Rank
#101 / 111 | 5.9
Facility
5.9
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#99 / 111 |
| Academy Point at Mystic | AL MC RC | Mystic | 77
Facility
77
CT AVG
111
Rank
#80 / 123 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
CT AVG
47
Rank
#78 / 264 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
15
Rank
#10 / 132 |
94.8%
Facility
94.8%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#28 / 101 | C | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CT AVG
19
Rank
#27 / 111 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#20 / 111 |
| Whitney Center | AL HC MC NH RC | Hamden (Whitneyville) | 59
Facility
59
CT AVG
111
Rank
#95 / 123 | No |
31
Facility
31
CT AVG
47
Rank
#188 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 47
Facility
47
CT AVG
15
Rank
#6 / 132 |
33.9%
Facility
33.9%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#89 / 101 | A+ | 12 | 70
Facility
70
CT AVG
19
Rank
#86 / 111 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#98 / 111 |
| The Village at Mariner‘s Point | AL MC RC | East Haven (Momauguin) | 136
Facility
136
CT AVG
111
Rank
#33 / 123 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
CT AVG
47
Rank
#217 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
CT AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 132 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#1 / 101 | A+ | 11 | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
19
Rank
#65 / 111 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#61 / 111 |
| Evergreen Woods | AL IL NH | North Branford | 50
Facility
50
CT AVG
111
Rank
#101 / 123 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
CT AVG
47
Rank
#249 / 264 | Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 10
Facility
10
CT AVG
15
Rank
#83 / 132 |
74.0%
Facility
74.0%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#83 / 101 | A+ | 15 | 40
Facility
40
CT AVG
19
Rank
#75 / 111 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#73 / 111 |
| The Village at Kensington Place | AL MC RC | Meriden | 134
Facility
134
CT AVG
111
Rank
#35 / 123 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
CT AVG
47
Rank
#153 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
CT AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 132 |
82.1%
Facility
82.1%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#68 / 101 | A+ | 13 | 15
Facility
15
CT AVG
19
Rank
#59 / 111 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#43 / 111 |
| Meadow Ridge | AL IL MC NH | West Redding | 59
Facility
59
CT AVG
111
Rank
#95 / 123 | Yes |
1
Facility
1
CT AVG
47
Rank
#263 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
15
Rank
#10 / 132 |
79.7%
Facility
79.7%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#82 / 101 | C | 16 | 43
Facility
43
CT AVG
19
Rank
#78 / 111 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#73 / 111 |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings | AL MC RC | Ridgefield (Route 7 Gateway) | 129
Facility
129
CT AVG
111
Rank
#57 / 123 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
CT AVG
47
Rank
#153 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
15
Rank
#10 / 132 | 0 | C | 5 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
19
Rank
#18 / 111 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#20 / 111 |
| Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull | AL MC RC | Trumbull (Trumbull Center) | 114
Facility
114
CT AVG
111
Rank
#55 / 123 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
CT AVG
47
Rank
#230 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
CT AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 132 |
85.1%
Facility
85.1%
CT AVG
84.6%
Rank
#60 / 101 | A+ | 11 | 8
Facility
8
CT AVG
19
Rank
#48 / 111 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#36 / 111 |
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.
Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Jewish Senior Services is a reputable senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to older adults. With a focus on memory care, they understand the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with memory loss conditions.
At Jewish Senior Services, residents benefit from specialized memory care programs designed to enhance their quality of life. The compassionate and highly trained staff members are experienced in providing personalized care that promotes cognitive engagement, emotional well-being, and physical comfort. Through innovative therapies and activities, they strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where residents can thrive.
Southmayd Home for Women offers a unique blend of residential living and assisted care within its charming premises. The home boasts a warm and modest ambiance, and its dedicated staff members are truly exceptional in their daily interactions with the residents. Operating independently from Medicare, Southmayd is run by local community members, ensuring that all decisions are made with the best interests of the residents in mind.
The home upholds a century-long tradition of funding approximately half of the living costs, making it a more affordable option for senior women seeking a family-like experience. With the assurance of dedicated staff and a range of amenities, residents can enjoy the benefits of assisted living without the burdensome costs typically associated with other assisted living homes.
The Landing of North Haven offers an environment that fosters meaningful connections through their personalized signature services and genuine approach to senior care. With nearly 50 years of service, this home provides a diverse range of avenues for seniors to enjoy and thrive, encompassing both assisted living for seniors and specialized memory care living facilities. The community is thoughtfully designed to accommodate furry friends as it is pet friendly. Safety is a top priority in this ideal home, providing peace of mind for both residents and their families.
It also boasts an array of impressive amenities, including a theater, fitness center, library, courtyards, and scenic walking paths, allowing residents to relish the beautiful outdoor spaces. Emphasizing holistic well-being, they also offer a variety of engaging programs such as horticulture therapy, volunteer opportunities, physical therapy, and other wellness activities, catering to both assisted living residents and those in need of memory care services, ensuring a vibrant lifestyle for all.
Cassena Care at Norwalk sits on Prospect Street, about a mile from Norwalk’s city center, in a neighborhood where a Walk Score of 76 means most day-to-day errands are within walking distance. The two-story, 150-bed nursing home and assisted living community currently houses 124 residents across private and semi-private rooms. An average stay of 131 days puts this facility squarely in mixed-use territory: short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care are both part of the daily population.
Staffing figures reported to CMS put total nursing hours at 3 hours 47 minutes per resident per day. RN hours come in at 32 minutes per resident per day, with LPN/LVN coverage at 50 minutes. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which covers the full range of standard funding pathways for this type of care. CMS Facility Characteristics data notes an Active Resident Council, a Residents Group, and a Family Member Group, indicating organized community governance structures are in place.
Cassena Care at Norwalk is a mid-sized, urban, CMS-certified nursing facility near the center of Norwalk. Stamford Hospital is 7.94 miles away.
They accept all three major payer types and carry a resident population split between short rehabilitation stays and longer nursing care, in a location that is genuinely walkable for visitors and staff.
Tracy Manor, located in the peaceful residential neighborhood of West Hartford, Connecticut, is an exemplary senior living community that offers a range of senior services. As a family-owned and operated establishment, Tracy Manor is dedicated to maintaining a higher standard of care. This commitment extends to simplifying the transition for residents, ensuring their comfort and sense of belonging within the community.
With 24/7 care and medication assistance, it caters to seniors at various assisted living levels of care. Alongside these essential services, the home provides convenient transportation options, engaging social events, and efficient housekeeping and laundry services too. Its excellent facilities are conveniently situated near various local amenities as well. Tracy Manor prioritizes resident engagement and a pristine living environment, making it a standout among assisted living homes.
Ensconced in the serene town of Watertown, Connecticut, Garden Brook Residential Care Home exudes a warm and intimate atmosphere, reminiscent of a close-knit family. This family-operated assisted living facility is dedicated to providing exceptional services that elevate the senior living experience to new heights. With a focus on accessibility and convenience, they offer wheelchair-accessible showers and provide transportation services, ensuring that residents can navigate their daily lives with ease.
At Garden Brook Residential Care Home, seniors and disabled adults can relish in a vibrant lifestyle, with an array of engaging activities to partake in, including clubs, community service organizations, and on-site events centered around current events. The community thrives on fostering meaningful connections and a sense of belonging, making it a haven for individuals seeking a fulfilling and enriching living experience. The well-designed common areas, both indoors and outdoors, offer inviting spaces for social gatherings and leisurely strolls along the beautiful walking paths. Garden Brook Residential Care Home stands as one of the finest assisted living places.
Located in a serene picturesque area in Southbury, East Hill by Senior Living Hospitality offers residential independent living and assisted living services. Residents can expect nothing but elegance and luxury at the cozy senior living home. The spirited retirement home performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. The Watermark is a community that proudly raises senior members to thrive in the community.
East Hill by Senior Living Hospitality offers a range of services for its residents such as scheduled local transportation is available upon request; a calendar of activities is given to each resident with a list of classes, outings, and other events coming up.
Experience the best of your golden years at Forest Hills Residential Care Home, a welcoming community in West Haven, CT, offering assisted living. Top-notch care tailored to residents’ unique needs is provided around the clock, ensuring their comfort and safety. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are available, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
A thoughtfully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are served, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health and a member of the Connecticut Association of Residential Care Homes, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe.
The Towers at Tower Lane is an independent living community in New Haven, CT, featuring a variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially in a clean and inviting setting. Excellent services, including 24-hour concierge, laundry, and home delivery of meals, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to maintain residents’ independence through carefully curated amenities and dedicated services.
Social events, yoga, book clubs, and local trips help residents live actively and have fun with friends. Top-notch amenities, including a salon, a library, and a cafe, ensure residents can rest and freely interact with their surroundings. Situated near major highways, restaurants, and bus stops in New Haven, the community ensures easy access to necessities and leisure. This independent living community is one of the best choices for senior living in Connecticut, especially with its commitment to helping older adults live independently in retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 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 131 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.













