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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 271 senior communities communities in Connecticut using Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in CT
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Avg Walk Score: 48/ 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: 114The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Connecticut. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.

Edgehill
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Stamford (West Side)
46No 25 1 Bed / 2 Bed29 88.9% C----
The Suffield House
SC
AL
NH
Suffield
128No 2 Private Rooms2 96.1% -3
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 103
0.7
Facility 0.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #34 / 103
Regency House Of Wallingford I
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Wallingford (Wallingford Center)
130No 39 Private / Semi-Private Rooms17 93.8% -20
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 19
Rank #79 / 103
3.2
Facility 3.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #79 / 103
Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Milford (Morningside)
120No 39 Private / Semi-Private Rooms16 93.3% -14302.1
Evergreen Woods
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
North Branford
50Yes 8 Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed10 74.0% A+15
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 19
Rank #71 / 103
2.7
Facility 2.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #70 / 103
3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bridgeport (Brooklawn/St. Vincent)
23No 45 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed19 88.7% -2
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #15 / 103
0.5
Facility 0.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #30 / 103
Meadow Ridge
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Redding
59Yes 1 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed29 79.7% C-16
43
Facility 43
CT AVG 19
Rank #73 / 103
2.7
Facility 2.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #70 / 103
Brookdale Wilton
SC
AL
MC
Wilton (South Wilton)
64Yes 32 1 Bed48 93.8% A+8
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #40 / 103
0.8
Facility 0.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #37 / 103
Bradley Home & Pavilion
SC
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Meriden
30No 56 Private / Semi-Private Rooms18 96.7% -11
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 19
Rank #64 / 103
1.6
Facility 1.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #60 / 103
Academy Point at Mystic
SC
AL
MC
RC
Mystic
77Yes 64 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed29 94.8% C-9
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 103
0.2
Facility 0.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #17 / 103
Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
SC
AL
MC
RC
Fairfield (Mill Plain)
100Yes 52 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed29 96.0% C-2
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 19
Rank #37 / 103
2.5
Facility 2.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #68 / 103
The Pines at Bristol Center for Health and Rehabilitation
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bristol (Federal Hill)
132Yes 68 Private Rooms12 93.9% -23210.9
The Village at Mariner‘s Point
SC
AL
MC
RC
East Haven (Momauguin)
136Yes 19 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed18 100.0% A+11
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 19
Rank #62 / 103
1.5
Facility 1.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #56 / 103
River Glen Health Care Center
SC
NH
Southbury (South Britain Road)
120No 35 Private / Semi-Private Rooms17 89.2% -17885.2
Atria Crossroads Place
SC
AL
IL
MC
Waterford
157Yes 18 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed15 61.1% -8
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #29 / 103
0.4
Facility 0.4
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #26 / 103
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Overview of Bella Vista Phase II Apartments

Enjoy a better quality of life at Bella Vista Phase II Apartments, a distinguished community in New Haven, CT, offering independent living. The community features beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents have a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance and laundry spaces.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a variety of exciting events and engaging programs. A pharmacy and healthcare center are also available on-site, ensuring residents have easy access to their healthcare needs. Other amenities include a fitness center, a bank, a hair salon, and off-street parking, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Grant Street Senior Apartments

Conveniently set near Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT, Grant Street Senior Apartments is a blissful 62+ community that offers independent living. With affordable and specially designed apartments, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community ensures residents can downsize without hassles with income-based rents and paid utilities.

Here, residents have maintenance-free living with round-the-clock maintenance and on-site team. The community’s proximity to delightful local amenities and recreational sites gives residents easy access to their needs and leisure. With its state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming environment, residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Washington Heights Senior Apartments

Live a worry-free retirement at Washington Heights Senior Apartments, an idyllic retreat in Bridgeport, CT, offering independent living. Dedicated to those 62+, the community has various floor plans, designed for their comfort and convenience. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living with round-the-clock maintenance and laundry spaces.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun events and engaging programs is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. With surrounding local amenities and iconic landmarks, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Noble Living, LLC

5211 Joan Ct, San Diego, CA 92115
Overview of Noble Living

Conveniently situated near local amenities in Joan Ct, San Diego, CA, Noble Living LLC is an exceptional community that offers assisted living and memory care. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community features purposely built and cozy accommodations, accompanied by top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Ease your worries and live your life to the fullest with the community’s personalized care plans that aim to retain residents’ independence.

Empowering residents to live actively and remain socially engaged, the community conducts fun activities and stimulating programs tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. Nutritious and delicious home-cooked meals are also served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking for an alternative to nursing homes with its warm and welcoming environment dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety.

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Overview of Mystic Healthcare

Receive the utmost care and assistance with exceptional services from Mystic Healthcare set in the quiet High Street, Mystic, CT, including long-term care, outpatient rehabilitation, sub-acute transitional care, and short-term rehabilitation. The community is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ welfare and quality of life with round-the-clock support from a compassionate and specially-trained team. With its various care services, residents can rest assured of meeting their special needs and preferences while retaining their independence.

Aside from its comprehensive care program, the community also provides various activities and exciting events to ensure residents make the most out of their golden years. Satisfying residents’ cravings and nutritional needs, the community prepares healthy and delicious meals that can be enjoyed with friends. Mystic Healthcare is ideal for seniors looking for diverse care in one place.

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Overview of Waterbury Gardens

Waterbury Gardens is a renowned residential care home in Waterbury, CT, that offers assistance with daily living activities. Fostering comfort and familiarity, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. 24-hour security, recreational activities, and household services are also offered to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community’s passion for improving residents’ quality of life is fueled by its high-quality services.

Interest groups and fitness programs accompany residents during their stay, promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement. With its spacious rooms and lively gathering spaces, residents can relax and connect with friends easily. The community is also set in a quiet residential area, ensuring residents have a laid-back retirement. Here, older adults are guaranteed the utmost attention and care they deserve with the community’s exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation upholds its commitment to providing top-quality care while also being mindful of nursing home cost and insurance options. This compassionate community, known for its warm atmosphere, extends its services to the New Haven community, offering outstanding nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. With highly regarded professionals on staff, they excel in diverse clinical areas such as IV therapy, wound care, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and bariatric care. As part of their dedication to comprehensive care, they also accept various health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care, ensuring accessibility to their exceptional services.
A notable feature of this center is their specialized rehabilitation program designed for amputees, showcasing their commitment to meeting residents’ unique needs. Additionally, they have incorporated a dedicated rehabilitation harness that assists in restoring balance and walking capabilities, empowering seniors to regain independence and functionality. The inclusion of mobility aids further exemplifies their dedication to providing comprehensive support and ensuring that achieving greater mobility is both attainable and meaningful for their residents.

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Overview of Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation has been one of the trusted nursing homes in Hartford. Focusing on short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, residents and families can expect only the upscale professional and compassionate service they seek. Riverside ensures a place of motivation and cultivation for a fulfilling life. 

The beautiful community is built with a list of amenities residents can take advantage of: common areas, lounges, a library, restaurant-style dining, and a fitness center. Personalized care for specialty services is provided, such as housekeeping, 24/7 care staff, stimulating programs, and scheduled activities offered. 

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Overview of Cassena Care at Norwalk

Cassena Care at Norwalk sits on Prospect Street, about a mile from Norwalk’s city center, in a neighborhood where a Walk Score of 76 means most day-to-day errands are within walking distance. The two-story, 150-bed nursing home and assisted living community currently houses 124 residents across private and semi-private rooms. An average stay of 131 days puts this facility squarely in mixed-use territory: short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care are both part of the daily population.

Staffing figures reported to CMS put total nursing hours at 3 hours 47 minutes per resident per day. RN hours come in at 32 minutes per resident per day, with LPN/LVN coverage at 50 minutes. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which covers the full range of standard funding pathways for this type of care. CMS Facility Characteristics data notes an Active Resident Council, a Residents Group, and a Family Member Group, indicating organized community governance structures are in place.

Cassena Care at Norwalk is a mid-sized, urban, CMS-certified nursing facility near the center of Norwalk. Stamford Hospital is 7.94 miles away.

They accept all three major payer types and carry a resident population split between short rehabilitation stays and longer nursing care, in a location that is genuinely walkable for visitors and staff.

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Overview of Woodview Elderly Housing

Woodview Elderly Housing is an affordable independent living community in East Haven, CT, that offers thoughtfully designed accommodations for older adults. Alongside its clean and well-maintained living spaces, the community promotes a welcoming and home-like environment. On-site management and recreational activities are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. With its commitment to residents’ well-being, the community has state-of-the-art amenities.

With social events and plenty of recreational opportunities, residents have the freedom to spend their days. Cozy gathering spaces also ensures residents can rest during their stay. Bus stops, cafes, and restaurants are also available nearby, ensuring residents can easily access leisure and necessities. This independent living community is one of the finest options for senior living in Connecticut, as it has decades of experience in welcoming older adults and helping them live comfortably.

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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 Senior Communities in Connecticut

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 271 senior communities in Connecticut. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.