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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center
AL
IL
MC
RC
Cheshire (West Cheshire)
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 91
Rank #59 / 64
Yes
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 39
Rank #61 / 121
-
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 16
Rank #23 / 84
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #43 / 57
A+3
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #28 / 76
1.0
Facility 1.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #34 / 76
Forest Hills Guest Home
AL
RESC
West Haven (Allingtown)
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 91
Rank #61 / 64
No
47
Facility 47
CT AVG 39
Rank #49 / 121
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 16
Rank #23 / 84
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #1 / 57
-1
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #38 / 76
6.0
Facility 6.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #72 / 76
The Cottage at Litchfield Hills
AL
MC
RC
Torrington (West Torrington)
70
Facility 70
CT AVG 91
Rank #41 / 64
Yes
12
Facility 12
CT AVG 39
Rank #108 / 121
1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 16
Rank #77 / 84
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #45 / 57
-2
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 76
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 76
Chatham Place at Mary Wade
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
New Haven (Fair Haven)
84
Facility 84
CT AVG 91
Rank #32 / 64
No
83
Facility 83
CT AVG 39
Rank #7 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 16
Rank #67 / 84
--1
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 76
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 76
Bradley Home & Pavilion
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Meriden
30
Facility 30
CT AVG 91
Rank #56 / 64
No
56
Facility 56
CT AVG 39
Rank #26 / 121
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #27 / 84
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #11 / 57
-5
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 19
Rank #62 / 76
3.6
Facility 3.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #66 / 76
The Greens at Cannondale
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wilton (Cannondale)
148
Facility 148
CT AVG 91
Rank #7 / 64
Yes
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 39
Rank #93 / 121
Suite
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #27 / 84
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #22 / 57
-17
44
Facility 44
CT AVG 19
Rank #69 / 76
2.6
Facility 2.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #60 / 76
The Greens At Greenwich
AL
MC
Greenwich
217
Facility 217
CT AVG 91
Rank #3 / 64
Yes
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 39
Rank #95 / 121
-
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 16
Rank #21 / 84
38.2%
Facility 38.2%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #54 / 57
A+9
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 19
Rank #55 / 76
1.7
Facility 1.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #51 / 76
HarborChase of Branford
AL
MC
Branford (Short Beach Historic District)
130
Facility 130
CT AVG 91
Rank #12 / 64
Yes
9
Facility 9
CT AVG 39
Rank #111 / 121
-
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 16
Rank #77 / 84
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #27 / 57
-2
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 76
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 76
Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc
AL
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
N Southbury (Southbury)
120
Facility 120
CT AVG 91
Rank #15 / 64
No
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 39
Rank #120 / 121
1 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #27 / 84
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #10 / 57
-18
104
Facility 104
CT AVG 19
Rank #74 / 76
5.8
Facility 5.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #71 / 76
Whitney Center
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Hamden (Whitneyville)
59
Facility 59
CT AVG 91
Rank #45 / 64
No
31
Facility 31
CT AVG 39
Rank #76 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
47
Facility 47
CT AVG 16
Rank #6 / 84
33.9%
Facility 33.9%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #55 / 57
A+11
70
Facility 70
CT AVG 19
Rank #71 / 76
6.4
Facility 6.4
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #73 / 76

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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.

$113/Day

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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.

$123/Day

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Overview of The Cottage at Litchfield Hills

The Cottage at Litchfield Hills offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Torrington, CT. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. These options may suit someone whose needs could change over time, or a family seeking temporary support.

With 70 beds, the community offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing, giving a resident the option to live alone or allowing a couple to move together. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Contact The Cottage at Litchfield Hills

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 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.

$220/Day

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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 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.

$601/Day

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Overview of HarborChase of Branford

HarborChase of Branford offers assisted living and memory care in Branford, CT. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Located in the Short Beach Historic District, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow from assisted living to memory care over time. The community has 130 beds and a starting price of $4,395 per month, giving families a baseline for monthly budget planning. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, an important consideration for a resident who wants to keep a pet while receiving care. HarborChase of Branford also offers Transitional Memory Care and restaurants. Transitional Memory Care is a named program for families evaluating memory care, while the restaurants provide on-site dining spaces for residents.

Starting Price $4,395/Month

Contact HarborChase of Branford

Overview of Lutheran Home of Southbury

Lutheran Home of Southbury offers nursing home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Southbury, CT. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, and residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting. The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may change over time, including someone who may move from assisted living to more intensive nursing care without leaving the community. The home has 120 beds and is 99% occupied, so nearly all beds are currently filled and immediate placement may be limited. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, while total nurse staffing is 4h 27m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Contact Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc

Overview of Whitney Center

Whitney Center in Hamden, CT, provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice supports a person nearing the end of life, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Because Whitney Center offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could remain in the community as those needs change. The community has 59 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences: a studio suits one person, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together.

Whitneyville is car dependent, with a Walk Score of 31 out of 100, so most errands require a car or a ride. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy during recovery or ongoing functional support. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage options alongside direct payment.

$559/Day

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Weighting overview

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    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 121 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.

Assisted Living in Connecticut at a glance

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: 39/ 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: 91The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Connecticut. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90