Best Assisted Living in Stamford, CT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 10 options for assisted living in Stamford, CT using CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CT
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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
The Residence at Summer Street
AL
IL
MC
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
113
Facility 113
CT AVG 88
Rank #4 / 64
A+Yes
84
Facility 84
CT AVG 40
Rank #5 / 120
-
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 17
Rank #55 / 84
-4
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 18
Rank #15 / 76
0.3
Facility 0.3
CT AVG 1.4
Rank #16 / 76
Atria Stamford
AL
IL
MC
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
-?Yes
76
Facility 76
CT AVG 40
Rank #9 / 120
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 17
Rank #44 / 84
-1
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 18
Rank #1 / 76
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 76
Edgehill
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Stamford (West Side)
46
Facility 46
CT AVG 88
Rank #48 / 64
A+Yes
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 40
Rank #81 / 120
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 17
Rank #7 / 84
A---
Brighton Gardens of Stamford
AL
MC
Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield)
-D+Yes
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 40
Rank #92 / 120
Suite
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 17
Rank #38 / 84
-8
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 18
Rank #64 / 76
2.9
Facility 2.9
CT AVG 1.4
Rank #63 / 76
Benchmark at Stamford
AL
MC
RC
Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield)
--Yes
55
Facility 55
CT AVG 40
Rank #27 / 120
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 17
Rank #7 / 84
A---
Waterstone on High Ridge
AL
IL
MC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
--Yes
65
Facility 65
CT AVG 40
Rank #13 / 120
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
The Inn
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
New Canaan
--Yes
54
Facility 54
CT AVG 40
Rank #28 / 120
Studio / 1 Bed-----
Maplewood at Darien
AL
MC
Darien
--Yes
62
Facility 62
CT AVG 40
Rank #18 / 120
Studio / 1 Bed-----
Mozaic Concierge Living
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
--No
62
Facility 62
CT AVG 40
Rank #18 / 120
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Sunshine Senior Residence
AL
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
--Yes
85
Facility 85
CT AVG 40
Rank #4 / 120
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 10 analyzed for Stamford. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Residence at Summer Street

Located in the Ridgeway-Bulls Head neighborhood of Stamford, Connecticut, The Residence at Summer Street is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Stamford Hospital is about 0.8 miles away, providing residents and families with convenient access to nearby medical care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 84, which is highly walkable. Most everyday errands are within walking distance.

The 200-bed community has served residents for 7 years, making it one of the larger senior living communities in the Stamford area. Residents receive help with activities of daily living, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry. They also receive support through the home’s assisted living, memory care, and respite care programs.

State inspections over the past several years have mainly focused on incident documentation and compliance with community policies. More recent licensing renewal reviews found that the community meets Connecticut’s regulatory requirements.

Families considering memory care or respite care alongside assisted living may want to ask how The Residence at Summer Street coordinates services across its different levels of care.

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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.

Starting Price $5,945/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of Stamford

Focused on assisted living and memory care, Brighton Gardens of Stamford is in Stamford, CT. Dressing, bathing, and medication administration all get support in assisted living. Memory care puts a resident at risk of wandering in a secured, supervised setting, and with both levels on hand, someone whose needs increase may be able to stay.

Monthly pricing starts at $3,952 or more. Housing comes in studios and one-bedroom units, the studio being a single living space and the one-bedroom keeping sleeping and living areas apart.

Baking clubs, trivia, movie nights, and fitness classes fill the activity calendar, and a salon and chef-prepared meals are part of the community’s amenities. Short respite stays bridge a gap while the family’s caregiver takes a trip or gets well. Short-Term, Rehab centers a temporary stay on recovery services, and scheduled transportation handles planned outings. Pets are allowed to move in with residents.

Starting Price $4,104/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Benchmark at Stamford

Benchmark at Stamford offers assisted living, memory care and respite care in Stamford, CT. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.

Having assisted living and memory care in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Respite care can suit a family seeking a short-term arrangement. Studios, suites and one-bedroom units are available, with a studio providing one private space and a suite or one-bedroom offering a larger living arrangement.

Starting prices are $6,995 per month for a studio, $8,820 per month for a one-bedroom, $4,105 per month for a companion suite and $6,390 per month for a memory care studio. The separate rates show how the starting cost changes by room type and care setting.

Residents have access to a salon and spa, fitness room and wellness center for grooming and exercise on site. The memory care area has a secure outdoor patio, giving residents a protected place to spend time outside. Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals and options for special, diabetic-friendly, low-sodium and texture-modified diets, while pets are allowed so a resident may bring a pet to the community.

Benchmark at Stamford is in the Turn Of River-Newfield neighborhood, and its Walk Score is 55 out of 100. The area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still handle certain nearby errands independently. Julia Petrini is the director, and Benchmark Senior Living is the owner.

$4,105/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Waterstone on High Ridge

Waterstone on High Ridge offers independent living, assisted living and memory care in Stamford, CT. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time.

Residents can choose a one-bedroom or two-bedroom residence. A two-bedroom layout may work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Respite care supports short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet while living at the community.

There are several ways to spend time on site. Residents can use the pool, fitness center, salon and spa, while the restaurant, bistro and private dining areas offer different dining settings. Walking paths and outdoor seating on the wooded campus next to a conservation area provide places to be outside.

Tembo Health provides telehealth services around the clock, allowing residents to access virtual health services without arranging travel. Waterstone on High Ridge has a Walk Score of 65, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some nearby errands independently.

Contact Waterstone on High Ridge

Overview of Maplewood at Darien

Maplewood at Darien is a three-story assisted living community at 599 Post Road in Darien, Connecticut, in the Darien Downtown neighborhood. It welcomes occupants seeking help with daily living activities: bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, while supporting as much independence as each person can have. With a Walk Score of 62, the moderately walkable neighborhood means some daily errands can be done on foot alongside a convenient blend of nearby amenities.

Housing options comprise studio and one-bedroom floor plans, built to provide cozy residential settings suited to different preferences and needs. The home’s three-story layout creates an accessible environment for seniors who benefit from a residential instead of institutional ambiance. This setting type attracts families looking for a balance between the home’s comfort and support services availability in a manageable community size. The somewhat walkable location around Post Road offers easy access to nearby shopping, services, and community resources.

It’s encouraged that visitors and prospective residents tour Maplewood at Darien to see its room layouts, daily activities, and care environment firsthand. This is a vital step in knowing if the home matches individual preferences and care needs.

Contact Maplewood at Darien

Overview of Mozaic Concierge Living

Mozaic Concierge Living offers assisted living in Stamford, CT. It also offers memory care and continuing care.

Starting Price $6,595/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Sunshine Senior Residence

Sunshine Senior Residence is an assisted living community located in Stamford, CT. Staff assist with dressing, bathing, and medication, while every resident retains a private apartment to return to. Brief stays for respite care are also available for families when their regular caregiver must travel or requires time to recuperate.

Units consist of studios, one-bedroom apartments, or two-bedroom apartments. A studio has one room for all activities, whereas a two-bedroom gives a couple space to move in together. Pet ownership is permitted for residents.

To remain active, there are exercise classes, walking paths, a fitness center, and games available. Social outings and movie screenings occupy the schedule, and the building has its own beauty salon.

The Walk Score is 85, placing it in the very walkable category. Most errands are within walking distance, allowing a person who doesn’t drive to still venture out independently. The fit is an individual who requires daily assistance yet prefers to keep their own residence, or a family needing a temporary solution for a period.

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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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Assisted Living in Stamford at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 59/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Stamford, CT. 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: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Stamford, CT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Stamford, CT

What is the average cost of assisted living in Stamford, CT?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Stamford, CT is approximately $8,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Stamford, CT?

Assisted living in Stamford, CT typically ranges from $8,000–$10,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Stamford, CT?

Assisted living facilities in Stamford, CT typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.