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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 |
Atria Greenridge Place sits on Elizabeth Court in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, a quiet address in a car-dependent neighborhood. The Walk Score of 7 reflects real geography: most errands need a car, and Hartford Hospital is a little under 6 miles out. Transportation services are available on-site, which takes some of the logistical weight off residents and families.
The building is a 3-story community operated by Atria, offering three care levels in one location. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care share the same address, so residents whose needs change over time don’t have to move to a different facility. That’s a practical consideration for families thinking past the immediate placement. Floor plans include studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, with square footage starting around 290 and reaching roughly 612 for the largest units.
Day-to-day life includes access to a garden, a salon, and a cafe bistro. Housekeeping and laundry are handled on-site. Pets are welcome.
What Atria Greenridge Place does confirm is a full care continuum, a recognizable national operator, and a residential scale that can feel more grounded than larger institutional settings. For families searching Rocky Hill and the greater Hartford area, Atria Greenridge Place is a reasonable starting point when the priority is keeping care options open as a resident’s needs evolve.
Burrowed in the vibrant community of Redding, CT, the Meadow Ridge is an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose between spacious and cozy accommodations of one-bedroom or two-bedroom. With a highly trained and dedicated team, residents can receive a round-the-clock emergency response and personalized care plans. As for memory care, a skilled and compassionate team renders various programs such as enriching programming for those with cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Experience its top-notch amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy gourmet cuisine, concierge services like housekeeping and laundry, medication management, and on-site salon services. In this pet-friendly community, explore its beautifully made shared spaces such as the Bark Ridge Dog Park with your fur babies. Meet new companions while joining a full calendar of social activities and community events. At Meadow Ridge, seniors can enjoy a retirement worth remembering.
Residing in the welcoming neighborhood of Ridgefield, CT, the Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings is a trusted senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Spacious and cozy accommodations including one-bedroom and memory care studio are available for its residents. As for memory care services, residents with cognitive conditions can receive needs-based care with an innovative and optimistic approach such as multi-sensory therapy. In terms of respite care, short-term stays with extra care services are also available.
With its top-of-the-line amenities and services including an inspired dining experience with delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals and concierge services like weekly housekeeping and transportation assistance. Meet new companions and build lasting connections within its beautiful shared spaces. Join a full calendar of events for active living prepared and coordinated by a professional team. With Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings, seniors are guaranteed an empowering retirement.
Nestled in the scenic place of Trumbuli, CT, the Middlebrook Farms at Trumbuli is an esteemed senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Well-appointed and cozy accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom and a memory care studio are available for its residents. As for memory care, those residents with cognitive conditions are given needs-based care or customized care plans from a highly skilled and empathetic team.
Discover its top-notch 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. 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 are guaranteed a glorious retirement with Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull.
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.
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.
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.
Waveny Lifecare Network is a trusted nursing home in New Canaan, CT, that offers a wide range of care options, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. With its nurturing and supportive environment, older adults receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably in retirement. Residents can also keep their peace of mind, as 24-hour care, therapy services, and nutritious meals are also provided. Through a holistic approach to care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Music programs, stretching exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to learn new things and gain fun experiences. Accessible communal spaces and cozy living areas also ensure residents can rest and connect with friends. Situated near serene parks and local amenities in New Canaan, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the best options for senior living in Connecticut, this nursing home has exceptional standards of care.
Bradley Home & Pavilion is a highly recognized nursing home in Meriden, CT, that offers long-term care and rehabilitation for those 65+. The community continuously promotes a home-like environment, ensuring older adults’ comfort and healing. Respite care, monthly activities, and dietitian-approved meals are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Here, residents’ needs and preferences are prioritized with personalized care plans crafted.
Cooking classes, exciting trips, and exercises provide residents with more opportunities to learn and maintain social connections. Transportation to medical appointments is also provided, so residents can travel with ease. The Connecticut State Police Museum and Midstate Medical Center Emergency Room are also set nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Connecticut, this nursing home has high-quality services dedicated to helping older adults live comfortably in their later years.
Experience the best of your golden years at The Mcauley at the Mercy Community, an idyllic haven in West Hartford, CT, offering independent living. The community features beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring their comfort and safety. Residents maintain their independence without hassles, with the community helping with chores and maintenance.
With a variety of engaging programs and enriching events, residents have fun and make new friends. Residents have easy access to several restaurants and thriving amenities for their necessities and leisure. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment makes it an ideal retirement destination.
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.













