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May 2026
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150 homes in Connecticut

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Connecticut Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Sturges Ridge 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.

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.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Fairfield (Mill Plain)
100
Facility 100
CT AVG 112
Rank #61 / 123
Yes
52
Facility 52
CT AVG 47
Rank #115 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
CT AVG 15
Rank #10 / 132
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #23 / 101
C2
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 19
Rank #40 / 111
2.5
Facility 2.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #71 / 111
Seacrest Retirement Center
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.

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.

West Haven (Ocean Avenue)
75
Facility 75
CT AVG 112
Rank #84 / 123
Yes
22
Facility 22
CT AVG 47
Rank #204 / 264
Private Rooms
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 15
Rank #24 / 132
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #72 / 101
A+4
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #42 / 111
1.5
Facility 1.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #61 / 111
Edgehill
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.

Stamford (West Side)
46
Facility 46
CT AVG 112
Rank #105 / 123
No
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 47
Rank #197 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
CT AVG 15
Rank #10 / 132
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #80 / 101
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Brookdale South Windsor
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.

South Windsor (Wapping)
100
Facility 100
CT AVG 112
Rank #61 / 123
No
49
Facility 49
CT AVG 47
Rank #124 / 264
Studio / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
CT AVG 15
Rank #2 / 132
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #97 / 101
A+5
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #42 / 111
1.2
Facility 1.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #57 / 111
Crescent Point at Niantic
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.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Niantic
57
Facility 57
CT AVG 112
Rank #100 / 123
Yes
67
Facility 67
CT AVG 47
Rank #69 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #9 / 132
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #58 / 101
A+9
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 19
Rank #75 / 111
4.4
Facility 4.4
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #91 / 111
Brookdale West Hartford
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.

West Hartford (Simsbury Road)
37
Facility 37
CT AVG 112
Rank #110 / 123
Yes
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 47
Rank #158 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
CT AVG 15
Rank #2 / 132
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #1 / 101
A+8
16
Facility 16
CT AVG 19
Rank #63 / 111
2.0
Facility 2.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #68 / 111
Brookdale Wilton
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.

Wilton (South Wilton)
21
Facility 21
CT AVG 112
Rank #118 / 123
Yes
32
Facility 32
CT AVG 47
Rank #186 / 264
1 Bed
48
Facility 48
CT AVG 15
Rank #2 / 132
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #1 / 101
A+8
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #42 / 111
0.8
Facility 0.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #39 / 111
The Atrium at Rocky Hill
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.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Rocky Hill
120
Facility 120
CT AVG 112
Rank #46 / 123
Yes
55
Facility 55
CT AVG 47
Rank #102 / 264
Studio / Suite
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 15
Rank #29 / 132
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #86 / 101
A+22
130
Facility 130
CT AVG 19
Rank #101 / 111
5.9
Facility 5.9
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #99 / 111
Academy Point at Mystic
AL

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.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Mystic
77
Facility 77
CT AVG 112
Rank #80 / 123
Yes
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 47
Rank #78 / 264
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
CT AVG 15
Rank #10 / 132
94.8%
Facility 94.8%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #28 / 101
C9
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #27 / 111
0.2
Facility 0.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #20 / 111
The Village at Mariner‘s Point
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.

East Haven (Momauguin)
136
Facility 136
CT AVG 112
Rank #32 / 123
Yes
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 47
Rank #217 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 15
Rank #29 / 132
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #1 / 101
A+11
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 19
Rank #65 / 111
1.5
Facility 1.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #61 / 111
Evergreen Woods
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.

N

Nursing

North Branford
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 112
Rank #104 / 123
Yes
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 47
Rank #249 / 264
Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
9
Facility 9
CT AVG 15
Rank #83 / 132
74.0%
Facility 74.0%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #83 / 101
A+15
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 19
Rank #75 / 111
2.7
Facility 2.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #73 / 111
The Village at Kensington Place
AL

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.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Meriden
134
Facility 134
CT AVG 112
Rank #34 / 123
Yes
42
Facility 42
CT AVG 47
Rank #153 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 15
Rank #29 / 132
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #68 / 101
A+13
12
Facility 12
CT AVG 19
Rank #59 / 111
0.9
Facility 0.9
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #43 / 111
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk
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.

Norwalk (Midrocks Drive)
150
Facility 150
CT AVG 112
Rank #23 / 123
No
13
Facility 13
CT AVG 47
Rank #239 / 264
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
CT AVG 15
Rank #76 / 132
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #21 / 101
A+20
57
Facility 57
CT AVG 19
Rank #81 / 111
2.9
Facility 2.9
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #76 / 111
Meadow Ridge
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.

West Redding
62
Facility 62
CT AVG 112
Rank #94 / 123
Yes
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 47
Rank #263 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
CT AVG 15
Rank #10 / 132
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #82 / 101
C16
43
Facility 43
CT AVG 19
Rank #78 / 111
2.7
Facility 2.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #73 / 111
Middlebrook Farms 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.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Trumbull (Trumbull Center)
114
Facility 114
CT AVG 112
Rank #55 / 123
Yes
14
Facility 14
CT AVG 47
Rank #230 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 15
Rank #29 / 132
85.1%
Facility 85.1%
CT AVG 84.6%
Rank #60 / 101
A+11
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 19
Rank #48 / 111
0.7
Facility 0.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #36 / 111
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Overview of The Village at Brookfield Common

A Benchmark Senior Living member, The Village at Brookfield Common boasts beautiful surroundings. This elegant home offering seniors assisted living and memory care options is ideally located within a short drive from Danbury, boasting picturesque surroundings thanks to beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor patios that imbue the space with a calming, peaceful ambiance.

Their residents can participate in an eclectic mix of local events and relish in chef-prepared seasonal menus and diverse dining options catering to their dietary needs. With spacious shared areas, a billiards room, spacious patios, and raised garden beds, there’s always something to do and see. Residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and memory care services.

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Overview of The Village at Mariner‘s Point

The Village at Mariner’s Point is a gem nestled in East Haven, Connecticut, offering a comprehensive array of services including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. As an award-winning facility, this remarkable community boasts a stunning location and a grand balcony that adds to its allure The home has amazing interior spaces that create a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents. For those in need of specialized care, The Village at Mariner’s Point also provides exceptional support through its dedicated memory care communities.

With thoughtful services covering transportation, housekeeping, grounds keeping, and more, residents can embrace a worry-free lifestyle. The community is adorned with spacious patios, raised garden beds, and beautifully landscaped gardens, offering serene outdoor spaces to relax and unwind. Entertainment options abound, from a movie theater to a heated pool and a seaside pub with billiards, ensuring there’s never a dull moment. The Village at Mariner’s Point extends a warm welcome to four-legged companions as it is pet-friendly and offers delightful walking paths for leisurely strolls.

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Overview of Coachman Square at Woodbridge

Coachman Square at Woodbridge stands out as a premier senior living community, offering exceptional assisted senior living and memory care services. Nestled in a charming town with a convenient location, this home sets the benchmark for senior living standards. The inviting common spaces exude warmth and offer programs that enrich the cognitive and social aspects of residents’ lives.
Residents can benefit from convenient transportation assistance, weekly housekeeping, and groundskeeping, allowing them to fully embrace their worry-free lifestyle. The shared spaces, such as patios, walking paths, and beautifully landscaped gardens, create serene environments for relaxation and socialization. Beyond these amenities, private dining options, modified diets, and a diverse array of dining choices are provided. The community adopts an interdisciplinary medical approach, where dedicated physicians, nurses, and clinicians collaborate harmoniously to deliver personalized and attentive care to each resident. Other amenities include a hair salon and barbershop, an ice cream parlor, a pet-friendly environment, and more.

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Overview of Keystone Place at Newbury Brook

Greeting seniors and guests with its purposely built community, Keystone Place at Newbury Brook is committed to providing the highest quality of care and assistance with assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. The community utilizes a holistic approach to care, especially with its memory care program, to enhance the cognition of individuals with dementia and other memory-related needs. A team of compassionate and highly trained professionals collaborates with seniors and their families to ensure they thrive and reach their full potential.

Do the things you love with a jam-packed calendar of enjoyable activities and wellness programs that aim to keep residents active and well. With exquisite and healthy dining options, residents can rest assured of meeting their dietary needs and tastes. Keystone Place at Newbury Brook is ideal for seniors looking to maximize their independence.

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Overview of The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care

The Ivy at Ellington in Connecticut is one of the trusted assisted senior living and memory care homes for seniors. Residents of the community are encouraged to have a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance. At The Ellington, residents can expect a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness to be met with full support.

The community’s extensive services allow residents to live fulfilling everyday lives. These amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and savory home-cooked meals, social activities, and fitness activities.

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Overview of Harborchase of Branford

Harborchase of Branford offers assisted living and memory care. It is a luxurious community that provides a comfortable environment in a stimulating atmosphere. The senior living community ensures residents can create memorable moments through the elevated lifestyle and experiences. Just as sophisticated and graceful as any other of their sister communities, Harborchase of Branford makes residents thrive in its charming environment.

As a member of the HarborChase community, Branford is a senior living community, and being a resident means you are celebrated every day. The community is about raising the standard of simple everyday living– they boast their daily-chef-cooked meals, restaurant, restaurant-style dining, hair salon, fitness center, library and fireplace, and courtyard with fountain. Their professional care staff is committed to ensuring residents can live their best life possible the HarborChase way.

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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 The Mews

The Mews operates from 1/2 Bolling Pl in Greenwich, Connecticut as a nonprofit residential care provider. The facility’s service scope extends beyond typical assisted living: it offers elderly residential care, memory care for dementia, complex health nursing care, autism spectrum supported living, learning disability support, and mental health residential care. This breadth of programming positions the community as a multi-speciality residential provider rather than a single-care-type operation.

The physical plant and accessibility architecture are notable. All bedrooms feature modern en-suite bathrooms; wheelchair-accessible showers and fully handicap-accessible common areas accommodate residents with mobility limitations. A peaceful garden provides outdoor space.

Clinical and recreational amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center and arts and crafts studio. Staff demonstrate multilingual capability in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Meals are served from digitally displayed menus emphasizing choice and social engagement.

The Mews holds a GOOD rating from the Care Quality Commission, reflecting UK regulatory accreditation. This is a signal of the organization’s international structure and governance. The Greenwich location scores 91 on walkability metrics, ranking fourth among 266 Connecticut senior residences and placing it in a “walker’s paradise” 0.4 miles from downtown Greenwich, where daily errands are accessible without a car. Stamford Hospital sits 4.42 miles away.

The facility provides 24-hour staffing with individualized care planning, rehabilitation services, and respite care for residents. It is not currently listed as a Medicare or Medicaid provider under CMS certification. Connecticut state inspection records are not disclosed online.

The Mews serves residents in Greenwich and surrounding areas seeking residential support across multiple care domains, from elderly, dementia, behavioral health, autism, to learning disability services, through a nonprofit structure with international regulatory oversight.

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Overview of The Cascades Assisted Living

The Cascades Assisted Living near Danbury offers exceptional personal care for assisted living seniors in Bethel. The residents can expect the senior living experience to perform nothing less than outstanding service provided by its professional and compassionate staff. The home-like setting practices a resident-centered approach to senior living so seniors can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Residential living at The Cascades focuses on fulfilling holistic wellness through extensive community services. These all-inclusive features include ADLs, medication management, apartments, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell, Connecticut stands proud as a state-of-the-art nursing center. Specializing in excellent long-term care and a renowned short-term program, ‘Short Stay at Autumn Lake,’ the facility offers sub-acute residents the opportunity to recuperate in a luxurious resort-style wing. Here, residents aim for a safe and speedy return home, facilitated by thoughtful amenities such as spacious private and semi-private rooms, complimentary cable & Wi-Fi, private courtyard, and gourmet dining.
On top of physical, occupational, and speech therapies offered seven days a week, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell provides around-the-clock skilled nursing care, respite, palliative and hospice care, and specialized treatments for a wide range of medical needs. The center pulsates with life, boasting a calendar filled with exciting events, holiday parties, and local outings. Its tastefully designed rooms and social spaces foster a blend of personal space and vibrant social interaction, rendering it an ideal home for residents. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell champions the significant aspects of senior living —elite care and a lively environment — making it a phenomenal place to call home.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell.

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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 150 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.