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Page 3 of Best Assisted Living in Connecticut

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 130 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: 114The 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.

Edgehill
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Stamford (West Side)
46
Facility 46
CT AVG 114
Rank #101 / 120
Yes
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 47
Rank #197 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #9 / 132
88.9% C----
The Suffield House
AL
NH
Suffield
128
Facility 128
CT AVG 114
Rank #44 / 120
No
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 47
Rank #261 / 264
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 15
Rank #120 / 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
Evergreen Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
North Branford
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 114
Rank #100 / 120
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 #79 / 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
StoneRidge Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Mystic
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 114
Rank #104 / 120
Yes
24
Facility 24
CT AVG 47
Rank #199 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed- 86.8% ----
Essex Meadows
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Essex (Ivoryton)
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 114
Rank #102 / 120
No
24
Facility 24
CT AVG 47
Rank #199 / 264
-
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 15
Rank #120 / 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 114
Rank #115 / 120
No
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 47
Rank #143 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 15
Rank #25 / 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
Filosa Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
AL
NH
Danbury (Beckettville)
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 114
Rank #92 / 120
No
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 47
Rank #117 / 264
-- 88.4% A+3
32
Facility 32
CT AVG 19
Rank #69 / 103
10.7
Facility 10.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #100 / 103
Leeway
AL
NH
PC
RESC
SNF
New Haven (East Rock)
30
Facility 30
CT AVG 114
Rank #111 / 120
No
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 47
Rank #201 / 264
-
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 15
Rank #45 / 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
Waveny LifeCare Network
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New Canaan (Farm Road)
106
Facility 106
CT AVG 114
Rank #60 / 120
No
12
Facility 12
CT AVG 47
Rank #242 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed- 65.8% ----
Meadow Ridge
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Redding
59
Facility 59
CT AVG 114
Rank #96 / 120
Yes
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 47
Rank #263 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
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
Brookdale Gables Farmington
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Farmington
-Yes
22
Facility 22
CT AVG 47
Rank #204 / 264
Private Rooms
48
Facility 48
CT AVG 15
Rank #2 / 132
-A+---
Academy Point at Mystic
AL
MC
RC
Mystic
77
Facility 77
CT AVG 114
Rank #82 / 120
Yes
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 47
Rank #78 / 264
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
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
Bradley Home & Pavilion
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Meriden
30
Facility 30
CT AVG 114
Rank #111 / 120
No
56
Facility 56
CT AVG 47
Rank #99 / 264
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 15
Rank #30 / 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
Benchmark at Stamford
AL
MC
RC
Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield)
-Yes
55
Facility 55
CT AVG 47
Rank #102 / 264
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #9 / 132
-C----
The Cascades Assisted Living
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Bethel (Stony Hill)
14
Facility 14
CT AVG 114
Rank #119 / 120
No
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 47
Rank #249 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 15
Rank #45 / 132
78.6% -2
-
Facility -
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 103
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 103
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Overview of Chatham Place at Mary Wade

Chatham Place at Mary Wade is a vibrant place for seniors in New Haven, Connecticut, offering a range of exceptional services, including assisted living levels of care and specialized memory care facilities. With round-the-clock staff availability, this place prioritizes fun, convenience, and engaging opportunities for seniors to thrive, whether they require assistance with daily activities or specialized memory care support. This state-of-the-art home has 84 senior living apartments, professionally designed to provide the utmost comfort and safety to seniors.

Residents can enjoy the comforts of a library and a hair salon, while a plethora of therapeutic activities and socialization avenues ensure a fulfilling lifestyle. Complementary transportation adds to the convenience, along with home maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services, allowing seniors to savor their days worry-free. With a thoughtful and compassionate approach, this community fosters a warm and inviting atmosphere, where seniors can flourish and make cherished memories, embracing a vibrant chapter of their lives surrounded by care and camaraderie.

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Overview of Seacrest Retirement Center

Seacrest Retirement Center is a recently renovated haven that prides itself on offering premier assisted living and memory care services. With a rich history dating back to 1985, this esteemed community has now taken a leap towards providing even more luxurious accommodations for its cherished residents. Embracing an all-inclusive fee structure, Seacrest ensures a worry-free living experience in a secure and vibrant environment, adorned with captivating and soothing interiors that truly delight the senses. Residents can rest assured knowing that the memory care unit cost and assisted-living costs are thoughtfully integrated into their comprehensive package, eliminating any financial worries and allowing them to fully enjoy their enriching lifestyle.

The home stands as an ideal community for seniors seeking an active and engaging lifestyle, where diverse socialization and fitness activities await around every corner. The memory care services provide fully secured wander guard systems and personalized care and dining assistance for those who need it. Culinary delights abound as well, with their amazing cuisine crafted from scratch using fresh ingredients and the accommodation of special diets. At Seacrest, luxury living meets affordability, making it a cherished home where every resident can truly thrive.

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Overview of Atria Stamford

Specializing in independent living, Atria Stamford has built one of the finest senior living communities in Stamford– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel independent while being engaged is one of their utmost priorities for a balanced lifestyle; they ensure that their residents are healthy and active. Atria Stamford has provided a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a strong sense of community in the heart of Stamford.

The premier community has boasted an elevated lifestyle through the services that they have provided for independent living and assisted living seniors. Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, daily fitness activities with their finest gym equipment, private apartments with an emergency call system, 24-hour resident nurse and podiatrist present, and a primary care physician who visits weekly.

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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 Atria Senior Living Darien

Atria Darien has built one of the finest senior living communities in Norwalk– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel independent while being engaged is one of their utmost priorities for a balanced lifestyle; they ensure that their residents are healthy and active. Atria Darien has ensured a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a strong sense of community in Norwalk.

The premier community has boasted an elevated lifestyle through the elevated service they have provided for independent living, and assisted living for seniors has raised the standard of living. Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef; weekly housekeeping and laundry, and daily fitness activities with their finest gym equipment.

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Overview of The Cottage at Litchfield Hills

Take in the beauty of the natural landscapes in Torrington, CT, with the blissful senior living community of The Cottage at Litchfield Hills that offers assisted living and memory care. With its vibrant and friendly environment, the community strives to provide a safe place for seniors to thrive and live their best life. Seniors receive the highest quality of care and assistance from a team of kind and reliable professionals attending to their needs and aspirations 24/7.

Explore new hobbies and rekindle passions with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Featuring nutritious and delectable meals catering to dietary needs and tastes, residents have a delightful dining experience without hassles. The Cottage at Litchfield Hills is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years blissfully surrounded by breathtaking views.

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Overview of Just Like Home Residential Care Homes

Located in the serene neighborhood of Shelton, CT, Just Like Home Residential Care Homes is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living and specialized memory care services to residents dealing with the challenges of memory loss. The community offers an intimate living environment designed to accommodate just six and seven seniors, guaranteeing personalized care and focused attention. Residents have peace of mind knowing that they are provided with round the clock care by dedicated caregivers devoted to deeply knowing and understanding residents’ pain points and needs and providing them the appropriate care.

The community ensures residents live comfortably in their thoughtfully designed residences with en-suite bedrooms, a flat screen TV, linen and housekeeping services for a cozy and maintenance-free living. Residents also enjoy an array of spaces designed to foster connections and relaxation, including inviting community areas, beautifully landscaped grounds, and an expansive backyard deck for birdwatching and fresh air. With an intimate setting and family-like atmosphere, residents enjoy a well-supported and fulfilling retirement experience.

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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 Marbridge Retirement Center

Marbridge Retirement Center is a cutting-edge assisted living and memory care facility offering beautifully designed assisted living apartments and specialized memory care facilities. With an impressive 30 years of experience, their dedication to exceptional care is evident, making them a trusted choice in the Cheshire community. What sets them apart is their all-inclusive pricing, ensuring simplicity and transparency for residents and their families. Emphasizing a warm and inviting atmosphere, Marbridge exudes a true sense of home, providing fully furnished accommodations upon request, along with tailored diets, housekeeping and laundry services, and expert medication administration.

At Marbridge, they understand the unique needs of their residents, offering respite care options to provide families with peace of mind. Within their thoughtfully designed memory care facilities, they provide specialized care and support to individuals with cognitive challenges. From its comprehensive care services to their state-of-the-art amenities, Marbridge Retirement Center remains at the forefront of compassionate senior living.

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Overview of The Residence at Ferry Park

The Residence at Ferry Park undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. 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 at Ferry Park offers senior living enriched by diversity, elevated by accommodations, and enhanced by lifestyle.

The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Stamford. The lifestyle is an easy and worry-free community; residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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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 130 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.