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Overview of Mary Wade Home

Mary Wade Home offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, adult day care, hospice care, residential care, and respite care in New Haven, CT. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Adult day care provides daytime care for someone who lives elsewhere, hospice care supports a resident at the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. Residential care provides ongoing living arrangements with support available in the setting.

The combination of assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Mary Wade Home also provides rehabilitation services, including short term rehab for someone who needs a temporary period of rehabilitation. The home has 45 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

A private room starts at $183 per day, and payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Mary Wade Home is in the Fair Haven neighborhood, and its Walk Score is 84, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby errands independently, while community transportation provides an option when a ride is needed. Mary Wade Home may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time and who may benefit from several care settings in one community.

$183/Day Info Pricing updated on May 28th, 2026

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Brookfield

Age in place at Charter Senior Living of Brookfield, a compassionate senior living community in Brookfield, CT, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents can leave their worries behind with convenient services like housekeeping, laundry, transportation and maintenance available. Residents can choose the ideal accommodation that matches their needs and lifestyle from a wide variety of floor plans, including a studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and shared apartments. With housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance taken care of, residents enjoy plenty of time and freedom to do what they love to do.

Committed to providing an all-encompassing care and meaningful experiences, the community provides nursing care services and various therapies, complemented with a wide array of engaging activities and amenities. Cravings are satisfied and bodies are nourished with a culinary team that carefully curates a balanced menu featuring fresh ingredients and delicious meals. With amenities such as restaurant-style bistro, fully-equipped wellness and fitness center, large gathering spaces, gorgeously landscaped gardens and courtyards, residents enjoy plenty of opportunities to try new things.

$4,995/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Atria Senior Living Darien

Atria Senior Living Darien offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Darien, CT. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Care needs may change over time. The combination of independent living and assisted living may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. Located in the Noroton neighborhood, the community has studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing options: a studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom unit can accommodate a couple or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 30 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring one.

Starting Price $7,995/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Pendleton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Residing in the peaceful neighborhood of Maritime Drive, Mystic, CT, Pendleton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is dedicated to improving seniors’ quality of life with various care services including rehabilitation, short- and long-term care, hospice care, and respite care. The community provides round-the-clock care and support from a team of specially trained and respectful professionals. With its comprehensive care programs, the community goes above and beyond to understand seniors’ needs and aspirations to provide them with better care.

Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community also conducts a variety of enriching activities and exciting events for an enjoyable retirement. Have the finest dining experience catering to nutritional requirements and food preferences with diverse dining options available. Pendleton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is great for seniors who require supplementary care and support for end-of-life journeys for a worry-free lifestyle.

$452/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Essex Meadows

30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426
Overview of Essex Meadows

Situated in Essex, CT, Essex Meadows offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, and independent living. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to services at all times. Rehabilitation services also provide recovery support to improve residents’ ability to function.

The community has 45 beds, with an occupancy of 86.7%. Moreover, Medicare and private pay are accepted, with private rooms starting at $603 per day, while semi-private rooms start at $517 per day.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Pets are also allowed, so residents can keep an animal companion in the community.

Starting Price $5,695/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Spring Village at Stratford

Spring Village at Stratford offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Stratford, CT. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, and respite care supports a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family seeking temporary support. Located in the Oronoque neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 44, placing it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in, and housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences for a single resident or a couple moving together.

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AVIVA West Hartford

1 Hamilton Heights Dr, West Hartford, CT 06119
Overview of Aviva West Hartford

Operating for 3 years, Aviva West Hartford is a 3-story building at 1 Hamilton Heights Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut. It provides a breadth of housing options spanning studio and one and two-bedroom units to cater to different preferences and needs.

The area around Aviva West Hartford has a Walk Score of 35, meaning it’s somewhat walkable. While a few nearby services may be accessible on foot, most trips demand transportation. This setting may charm occupants and families preferring a quieter neighborhood environment over a busier commercial area.

Aviva West Hartford underwent a state licensure process that resulted in a Change of Ownership Consent Order. Key operational areas were addressed: staffing, medication management, abuse prevention, infection control, and quality assurance. The facility was approved to operate.

To see the room options and daily environment, the best way is for families considering Aviva West Hartford to tour it in person.

Starting Price $3,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Leeway

Leeway provides nursing home care, assisted living, palliative care, residential care, and skilled nursing in New Haven, CT. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, and residential care provides a supported living setting.

Leeway serves individuals with HIV/AIDS and includes community case management to coordinate services around each resident’s care needs. The community opened in 1995 and has 30 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can become familiar with one another. Located in the East Rock neighborhood, Leeway may be a good fit for a person living with HIV/AIDS whose needs range from residential support to skilled nursing.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for someone who needs a time-limited setting for recovery and therapy. A private room starts at $500 per day, with payment options including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing time allocated to each resident daily, and supportive housing is also part of Leeway’s programs.

$500/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill provides nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care and skilled nursing in Waterbury, CT. Nursing home services include long term care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents with complex medical conditions. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs temporary support.

Short term rehabilitation is available for recovery focused stays, including skilled care after a hospital stay when Medicare applies. The home has 90 beds. Private rooms cost $575 per day, while semi private rooms cost $513 per day; the rates distinguish the room arrangement, and the confirmed facts do not specify additional inclusions. Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

$513/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of Apple Rehab Laurel Woods

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, and respite care in East Haven, CT. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can also suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

The home has 120 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall capacity. Private rooms start at $525 per day, while semi-private rooms start at $475 per day, with the rate differing by room arrangement. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so eligible residents can use public benefits or have the family pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident.

$475/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Senior Communities in Connecticut at a glance

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: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Connecticut. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90