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Overview of Four Corners Rest Home

Four Corners Rest Home is an 18-bed residential care facility in the Wildermere Beach neighborhood of Milford, Connecticut. Serving the area for 18 years, the single-story community currently operates at approximately 83 percent occupancy.

Residents receive daily support with medication supervision, care management, housekeeping, and laundry services so they can focus on their daily routines. The staff accommodates bilingual communication by speaking both Italian and Spanish, and the home hosts multi-denominational religious services to support residents of all faiths.

With a walk score of 72, the surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, allowing mobile residents and visiting families to reach most daily essentials on foot.

Individuals seeking a highly accessible residential care home with bilingual support in the Milford area can reach out to the facility directly to ask about current openings or schedule a visit.

$2,358/Month Info Pricing updated on May 28th, 2026

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Overview of Shady Oaks Assisted Living

Shady Oaks Assisted Living in Bristol, Connecticut, provides supportive care for residents needing help with daily tasks. Care plans focus on managing condition-specific needs, including dementia, heart disease, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, mobility challenges, and end-of-life care.

Housing 40 beds total, the residence maintains a smaller capacity where staff members and residents build familiar connections. Staffing remains available 24 hours a day to handle daytime assistance and overnight needs. Pets are also welcome to live on site with residents.

Families interested in exploring care arrangements or viewing the property can reach out to Shady Oaks Assisted Living to schedule a visit to view the facility.

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden

Cradled in a picturesque wooded setting with mountain views, Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden offers a tranquil atmosphere, providing top-notch residential assisted living and specialized memory care services. With a focus on ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of its cherished residents, this home caters to those in need of memory care support through its dedicated memory care unit. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, Benchmark Senior Living boasts luxurious amenities, well-designed common areas, and personalized care available 24/7 to cater to the unique needs of each individual.
Social engagement opportunities are abundant, and the community maintains high standards in senior care, offering concierge services and a range of features, including spacious patios, beautifully landscaped gardens, and serene walking paths. Residents can savor delectable chef-prepared seasonal menus that cater to diverse dietary needs, and an active lifestyle is encouraged through exciting events, engaging parties, and outings. The pet-friendly facility also adds an extra touch of companionship.

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Overview of Brightview on New Canaan

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.

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Overview of Masonicare at Ashlar Village

Masonicare at Ashlar Village is a not-for-profit continuum of care community in Wallingford, CT, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. The community promotes a supportive and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults can age in place. With restaurant-style dining, 24-hour care, and recreational activities, residents are guaranteed the utmost attention and comfort during their stay. With personalized care plans, the community ensures residents are well-cared for.

Fitness programs, arts and crafts room, and social events provide residents with various opportunities to learn and connect with their peers. The community also features pickleball courts, beautiful gardens, and peaceful walking trails for residents’ relaxation and leisure. With its quiet setting along Cheshire Road, residents experience a slow-paced lifestyle. This retirement community is highly regarded for its exceptional standards, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Connecticut.

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The Suffield House

1 Canal Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
Overview of The Suffield House

The Suffield House offers nursing home and assisted living care in Suffield, CT. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents live in private rooms, while nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support; the two care levels can suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The home has 128 beds, with 96% occupancy indicating that most beds are currently occupied. Private rooms give each resident a single person living space, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and resources.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk, a well-situated home nestled in Norwalk, offers proximity to local hospitals and has gained recognition for its award-winning nursing care. With its picturesque setting of tree-lined streets and blooming courtyards, it creates an idyllic community where residents can thrive, recover, and foster meaningful connections with fellow residents. With a team of board-certified specialists, they are well-equipped to address various healthcare needs, including dementia care, round-the-clock skilled nursing care, respite care, and hospice care.

The home goes beyond the ordinary by offering specialized services such as IV therapy, diabetes management, stroke recovery, and wound care. These additional specialties ensure that residents receive tailored care to support their individual health goals. The community takes pride in its commitment to independently owned operations, allowing for a personalized approach to care and fostering a close-knit atmosphere among residents and staff.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 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 Norwalk.

$550/Day Info Pricing updated on May 28th, 2026

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Overview of River Ridge at Avon

River Ridge at Avon offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Avon, Connecticut. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. River Ridge at Avon has 135 beds. The community is in the Avon Park North neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 43 means most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet to live with them.

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Overview of The Residence at Ferry Park

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.

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Overview of Atria Crossroads Place

Settling in the peaceful neighborhood of One Beechwood Drive, Waterford, CT, Atria Crossroads Place is an ideal senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a wide range of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, alongside a memory care neighborhood with studio and shared suites, the community provides relaxing and secure residences. With a team of kind and dedicated professionals, residents receive proper care and assistance 24/7.

Atria Crossroads Place fosters a bright and friendly environment, providing seniors with social, educational, cultural, and fitness opportunities. Focusing on memory care, the community offers the Life Guidance program that enhances the quality of life of seniors through Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups and more services. With three chef-prepared meals every day, residents experience wonderful dining at multiple dining venues within the community grounds. The pet-friendly community is equipped with a fitness center, a salon and spa, an onsite sundries shop, a courtyard, and a sunlit patio that ensures the seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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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