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| Filosa Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Danbury (Beckettville) | 64
Facility
64
CT AVG
121
Rank
#64 / 80 | No |
50
Facility
50
CT AVG
38
Rank
#118 / 266 | - | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
— | 93.5% | A+ | 3 | 16 | 5.3 |
| Hancock Hall |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Danbury | 96
Facility
96
CT AVG
121
Rank
#49 / 80 | No |
20
Facility
20
CT AVG
38
Rank
#213 / 266 | - | 2
Facility
2
CT AVG
—
Rank
#109 / 124 | 95.8% | - | 2 | 21 | 10.5 |
| Leeway |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | New Haven (East Rock) | 60
Facility
60
CT AVG
121
Rank
#67 / 80 | No |
23
Facility
23
CT AVG
38
Rank
#203 / 266 | - | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
—
Rank
#31 / 124 | 46.7% | - | 11 | 60 | 5.5 |
| The Guilford House |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Guilford | 75
Facility
75
CT AVG
121
Rank
#59 / 80 | No |
32
Facility
32
CT AVG
38
Rank
#188 / 266 | - | 18
Facility
18
CT AVG
—
Rank
#5 / 124 | 94.7% | A+ | 37 | 94 | 2.5 |
| Glen Hill Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Danbury (Hayestown) | 100
Facility
100
CT AVG
121
Rank
#47 / 80 | No |
63
Facility
63
CT AVG
38
Rank
#82 / 266 | - | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
— | 86.6% | - | - | - | - |
| The Willows |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Woodbridge | 90
Facility
90
CT AVG
121
Rank
#52 / 80 | No |
48
Facility
48
CT AVG
38
Rank
#131 / 266 | - | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
— | 95.5% | - | - | - | - |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Waterbury | 90
Facility
90
CT AVG
121
Rank
#52 / 80 | No |
15
Facility
15
CT AVG
38
Rank
#226 / 266 | - | 11
Facility
11
CT AVG
—
Rank
#67 / 124 | 94.4% | - | 21 | 61 | 2.9 |
| Essex Meadows |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Essex (Ivoryton) | 45
Facility
45
CT AVG
121
Rank
#74 / 80 | No |
24
Facility
24
CT AVG
38
Rank
#201 / 266 | - | 2
Facility
2
CT AVG
—
Rank
#109 / 124 | 86.7% | - | 6 | 8 | 1.3 |
| Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks |
SC Senior Communitie
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Windsor Locks | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
121 | No |
10
Facility
10
CT AVG
38
Rank
#247 / 266 | - | 3
Facility
3
CT AVG
—
Rank
#102 / 124 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bridges® by Epoch at Trumbull |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Trumbull (Trumbull Center) | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
121 | No |
29
Facility
29
CT AVG
38
Rank
#193 / 266 | - | 10
Facility
10
CT AVG
—
Rank
#70 / 124 | - | - | 16 | 11 | 0.7 |
| Maplewood at Darien |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Darien (Darien Downtown) | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
121 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
CT AVG
38
Rank
#85 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
— | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Residence at Selleck‘s Woods |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Darien (Darien Downtown) | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
121 | No |
49
Facility
49
CT AVG
38
Rank
#125 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
CT AVG
—
Rank
#82 / 124 | - | - | 8 | 3 | 0.4 |
| Maplewood at Strawberry Hill |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Norwalk (Strawberry Hill Avenue) | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
121 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CT AVG
38
Rank
#87 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
— | - | - | - | - | - |
| Maplewood at Southport |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Southport | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
121 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
CT AVG
38
Rank
#169 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
— | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Sunrise of Fairfield |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fairfield (Stratfield) | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
121 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
CT AVG
38
Rank
#118 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 bed | -
Facility
-
CT AVG
— | - | - | - | - | - |
The Residence at Summer Street 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 Summer Street 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.
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Atria Larson Place is a senior living community located in a historic and vibrant neighborhood of the New Haven area. This welcoming home offers a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle for seniors through a range of exceptional services, including assisted living and memory care facilities. Residents can enjoy the tranquility of being situated across from the picturesque Lake Whitney, while having easy access to state parks and numerous cultural attractions nearby, making it a beautiful and captivating place to call home. At Atria Larson Place, they value the feedback and satisfaction of their residents, evident in the positive memory care reviews and testimonials from those experiencing assisted living for dementia patients.
The individual apartments evoke a sense of homeliness and personalization for every resident, ensuring they feel comfortable in their living spaces. The community’s dedication to meeting residents’ needs and preferences is echoed in features such as individual thermostat controls and walk-in showers in the apartments, catering to their comfort and convenience. The attentive staff takes care of housekeeping and linen services, contributing to a hassle-free and enjoyable living experience. With its excellent amenities and compassionate care, Atria Larson Place is an amazing choice for seniors seeking a peaceful home.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 325 - 552 / 525 / 550 - 640 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Newington, CT, Masonicare at Middlewoods of Newington is a one-of-a-kind community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Beautifully furnished and cozy apartments and cottages are available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. With a compassionate and well-trained team, residents receive exceptional care for their unique needs.
A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging programs and exciting events is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Residents also delight in delectable and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With its continuum of care services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents will surely thrive in retirement.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Wellness Programs
Parking Available
Burrowed in the quiet community of Newtown, CT, Benchmark at Newtown is a tight-knit senior living community that offers exceptional Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Term Care. Residents experience focused and attentive care with personalized care services perfectly aligned to their every want and need. Settle into welcoming and carefully built accommodations with a wide selection of floor plans to choose from, including spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
Make the most of each day, pursuing interests, hobbies, and comfort with a well-curated calendar of activities and inviting amenities. Find relaxation and leisure in thoughtfully designed common spaces, such as an assisted bathing spa, barber & beauty salon, well-equipped exercise studio, and cozy entertainment room. A culinary team creates a joyous dining experience with fresh, delicious meals inspired by residents’ unique dietary preferences and needs.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Aviva West Hartford is an exceptional senior living community situated in the charming town of West Hartford, Connecticut. This esteemed community offers a wide range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, catering to the unique needs and preferences of its esteemed residents. Nestled within a thriving neighborhood, Aviva West Hartford grants residents easy access to an abundance of conveniences and recreational opportunities, such as enticing shops, delightful restaurants, captivating museums, scenic parks, and top-notch healthcare facilities.
The interior design showcases a harmonious blend of regal charm and cozy comfort, creating an inviting atmosphere that resonates with residents. Every detail has been meticulously crafted to ensure an environment of refinement and luxury, surpassing expectations at every turn. At Aviva West Hartford, cherished memories are created, lifelong friendships are forged, and residents can savor the pinnacle of senior living. Aviva West Hartford has partnered with experts in dementia care, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and senior housing– all to ensure that residents receive only the best level of care possible.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 500 / 600 / 1,285 sq.ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Avery Heights is a tightly-knit assisted and memory care living community with quality service in Hartford. The senior living home brings an elevated lifestyle into its elegant and gracious approach to modern-day senior living. Avery Heights is a resident-driven community that has continued to strive to put the needs of its residents first since 1957.
Avery Heights offers a range of services for its residents, such as scheduled local transportation available upon request; a calendar of activities is given to each resident with a list of scheduled classes, outings, and other events; and delicious meals served at the dining room.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
The Atrium at Rocky Hill is one of the premier homes that have set the standard for premium memory care support center. The deluxe memory care facility offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. The Atrium Rocky Hill is an elegant senior living home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents.
The Atrium strives to have its residents get back on their feet as soon as possible, which is why they have a range of services offered– in-house licensed nurses available 24/7, an on-site medical director, social activities, and memory care services available.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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
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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
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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
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 4 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.
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