Page 3 of Best Assisted Living in Connecticut

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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: 48/ 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: 109The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Connecticut. 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-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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
Masonicare At Ashlar Village
AL
IL
MC
Wallingford
82
Facility 82
CT AVG 109
Rank #57 / 94
Yes
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 48
Rank #202 / 237
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #29 / 115
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #29 / 81
-7
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 19
Rank #36 / 102
0.6
Facility 0.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #28 / 102
Brightview on New Canaan
AL
MC
Norwalk
90
Facility 90
CT AVG 109
Rank #54 / 94
Yes
54
Facility 54
CT AVG 48
Rank #97 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 16
Rank #69 / 115
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #1 / 81
-6
13
Facility 13
CT AVG 19
Rank #56 / 102
2.2
Facility 2.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #59 / 102
Spring Village at Danbury
AL
MC
RC
Danbury (Hayestown)
100
Facility 100
CT AVG 109
Rank #47 / 94
No
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 48
Rank #72 / 237
1 Bed
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 16
Rank #82 / 115
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #44 / 81
-3
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #29 / 102
1.0
Facility 1.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #35 / 102
The Village at South Farms
AL
MC
RC
Middletown
108
Facility 108
CT AVG 109
Rank #43 / 94
Yes
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 48
Rank #132 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #29 / 115
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #63 / 81
-8
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 19
Rank #51 / 102
1.3
Facility 1.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #43 / 102
Bradley Home & Pavilion
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Meriden
30
Facility 30
CT AVG 109
Rank #85 / 94
No
56
Facility 56
CT AVG 48
Rank #91 / 237
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #29 / 115
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #11 / 81
-5
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 19
Rank #64 / 102
3.6
Facility 3.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #74 / 102
The Greens at Cannondale
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wilton (Cannondale)
148
Facility 148
CT AVG 109
Rank #19 / 94
Yes
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 48
Rank #199 / 237
Suite
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #29 / 115
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #30 / 81
-17
44
Facility 44
CT AVG 19
Rank #73 / 102
2.6
Facility 2.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #62 / 102
River Ridge at Avon
AL
MC
RC
Avon (Avon Park North)
135
Facility 135
CT AVG 109
Rank #24 / 94
Yes
43
Facility 43
CT AVG 48
Rank #138 / 237
-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 16
Rank #8 / 115
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #74 / 81
C-9
16
Facility 16
CT AVG 19
Rank #60 / 102
1.8
Facility 1.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #54 / 102
Atria Crossroads Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Waterford
157
Facility 157
CT AVG 109
Rank #15 / 94
Yes
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 48
Rank #198 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 16
Rank #58 / 115
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #73 / 81
-6
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #29 / 102
0.5
Facility 0.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #25 / 102
Forest Hills Guest Home
AL
RESC
West Haven (Allingtown)
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 109
Rank #91 / 94
No
47
Facility 47
CT AVG 48
Rank #124 / 237
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 16
Rank #24 / 115
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #1 / 81
-1
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #40 / 102
6.0
Facility 6.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #96 / 102
The Greens At Greenwich
AL
MC
Greenwich
217
Facility 217
CT AVG 109
Rank #8 / 94
Yes
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 48
Rank #202 / 237
-
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 16
Rank #22 / 115
38.2%
Facility 38.2%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #78 / 81
A+9
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 19
Rank #57 / 102
1.7
Facility 1.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #53 / 102

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Overview of Masonicare at Ashlar Village

Masonicare at Ashlar Village is a not-for-profit continuum of care community in Wallingford, CT, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. The community promotes a supportive and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults can age in place. With restaurant-style dining, 24-hour care, and recreational activities, residents are guaranteed the utmost attention and comfort during their stay. With personalized care plans, the community ensures residents are well-cared for.

Fitness programs, arts and crafts room, and social events provide residents with various opportunities to learn and connect with their peers. The community also features pickleball courts, beautiful gardens, and peaceful walking trails for residents’ relaxation and leisure. With its quiet setting along Cheshire Road, residents experience a slow-paced lifestyle. This retirement community is highly regarded for its exceptional standards, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Connecticut.

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Overview of Brightview on New Canaan

Brightview on New Canaan is a charming community in Norwalk, Connecticut, offering a unique blend of memory care and assisted living homes without the burden of a large entrance fee. Whether residents choose a studio or a companion, one, or two-bedroom apartment, each home is professionally designed to meet their needs. Large windows allow ample natural light, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning ensure personalized comfort. The inclusion of a kitchenette and utilities further enhances the convenience and independence of the assisted living homes.

The community promotes an active lifestyle and provides chef-prepared gourmet meals daily, adding an extra element of enjoyment to their stay. The aesthetically pleasing grounds create a delightful environment, complemented by inviting outdoor spaces and a movie theater for entertainment. Additionally, there is an exercise and physical therapy room, along with a full-service beauty and barbershop. The community also offers office space for visiting physicians, ensuring comprehensive care.

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Overview of Spring Village at Danbury

Offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care, Spring Village at Danbury is a single-story senior living community in the Hayestown neighborhood of Danbury, Connecticut. The 100-bed community has served residents for 7 years. Danbury Hospital, part of Nuvance Health, is about 0.7 miles away, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby hospital care.

The community currently houses 88 residents, reflecting an occupancy rate of about 88%. Residents must be at least 55 years old. Housing is available in one-bedroom layouts. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 64, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby destinations can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive.

Spring Village takes a holistic approach to care with a focus on warm, attentive support. Residents have access to well-lit lounges, spacious common areas, on-site dining, organized social events, and recreational activities. The community encourages residents to build friendships. This way, they can stay active while working toward their personal goals.

State inspections include one review without substantiated concerns, while another identified issues involving resident supervision and the timeliness and completeness of care documentation. Families touring Spring Village at Danbury should ask how these areas are monitored and managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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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 Bradley Home & Pavilion

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.

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Overview of The Greens at Cannondale

The Greens at Cannondale offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care and skilled nursing in Wilton, Connecticut. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident lives in a suite. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for a family seeking either ongoing care or a temporary residential stay.

There are 148 beds, with suite housing rather than studio apartments, giving residents a more connected living arrangement. Multiple care levels can also suit someone whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care may not require leaving the community.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare can apply to covered skilled care, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there. The Greens at Cannondale is in the Cannondale neighborhood of Wilton, Connecticut.

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Overview of River Ridge at Avon

River Ridge at Avon offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Avon, Connecticut. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. River Ridge at Avon has 135 beds. The community is in the Avon Park North neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 43 means most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet to live with them.

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Overview of Atria Crossroads Place

Settling in the peaceful neighborhood of One Beechwood Drive, Waterford, CT, Atria Crossroads Place is an ideal senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a wide range of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, alongside a memory care neighborhood with studio and shared suites, the community provides relaxing and secure residences. With a team of kind and dedicated professionals, residents receive proper care and assistance 24/7.

Atria Crossroads Place fosters a bright and friendly environment, providing seniors with social, educational, cultural, and fitness opportunities. Focusing on memory care, the community offers the Life Guidance program that enhances the quality of life of seniors through Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups and more services. With three chef-prepared meals every day, residents experience wonderful dining at multiple dining venues within the community grounds. The pet-friendly community is equipped with a fitness center, a salon and spa, an onsite sundries shop, a courtyard, and a sunlit patio that ensures the seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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Forest Hills Guest Home

462 Derby Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
Overview of Forest Hills Guest Home

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.

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Overview of The Greens at Greenwich

The Greens at Greenwich exclusively focuses on memory care services, which has created a wonderful experience in fully supporting all residents. They boast a dedicated team of care staff who celebrate each unique individual by ensuring complete care and attention to the residents. The Greens provide a home where every individual, from staff to residents, can build new connections and create new memories in their new home.

The memory care place offers many support services that help residents feel a sense of belonging. These include outdoor spaces and paths that provide a serene and peaceful environment for relaxation and reflection. Essential services are weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen, transportation, and a recreation room for fun activities– all delivered by the compassionate and caring staff.

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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 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 122 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.