Page 7 of Best Senior Communities in Connecticut

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Overview of Farmington Station, a Senior Living Residence

In Farmington, CT, Farmington Station, a Senior Living Residence, has two levels of care, memory care and assisted living. Supervision in a secure setting is the basis of memory care, meant for anyone at risk of wandering.

Staff in assisted living step in for bathing, dressing, and medication, and residents live in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom units. Residents may bring their pets, and there are 134 beds in the community.

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Overview of River Glen Health Care Center

River Glen Health Care Center is a compassionate nursing home in Southbury, CT, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With its nurturing environment, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. Therapy services, respite care, and complex medical care are also offered to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community’s wellness-centered approach provides residents with the utmost care and attention to enrich their living experiences.

Board games, light exercises, and a variety of recreational activities provides residents with more opportunities to live actively and maintain social connections. With state-of-the-art equipment and cozy communal spaces, residents are guaranteed a laid-back retirement. Set near a church, restaurants, and other local amenities, residents have quick access to their necessities. This nursing home is one of the best options for nursing care in Connecticut, especially with its top-tier amenities.

$621/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation

A 160-bed nursing home in West Hartford’s Fernridge Place neighborhood, West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation has been running for 17 years. It carries a full care mandate: skilled nursing, hospice, rehabilitation, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, and an in-house physiatry program that’s relatively uncommon at this scale. Respite care and 24-hour staffing round out the service list.

Current census sits at 130 residents, reflecting 81% occupancy. The average stay is 150 days, which puts this facility squarely in the overlap between short-term rehab and longer-term placement. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Nurse aides provide 2 hours and 20 minutes of direct care per resident per day. Both a resident council and a family council meet regularly, giving two distinct groups a formal voice in how the facility operates. State inspections have typically centered on care planning and documentation and resident rights and protections.

The dining program runs a seasonally changing menu built around local specialties. Art, music, and exercise rotate through a monthly activities calendar. Outdoor seating is available. The staff communicates in eight languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Haitian, Russian, Italian, Creole, and Jamaican, which speaks to the breadth of families this facility actively serves.

Walk Score 67 means the Fernridge Place neighborhood is moderately walkable. Some errands are manageable on foot; others call for a car.

West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation is a data-rich, program-dense facility carrying a wide care mandate in a multilingual community, best suited to families navigating complex post-acute or long-term needs where program depth and payment flexibility both matter.

$493/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Evergreen Woods

88 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford, CT 06471
Overview of Evergreen Woods

In North Branford, CT, Evergreen Woods has four levels of care inside one continuing care retirement community. The first two are independent living and assisted living, and nursing home care and skilled nursing complete the set.

At 50 beds, it falls on the smaller side, which leaves staff and residents the chance to become familiar faces to each other. A resident here is staffed at 5 hours and 32 minutes of nurse time daily. Since nursing home care and skilled nursing are both present, every shift carries licensed nursing, including overnight ones too.

Dressing, bathing, and taking medication are where assisted living staff step in. Independent living stays private and comes with community services but no care routine. A family deciding now can plan for needs that haven’t shown up yet, since changing levels later doesn’t mean leaving Evergreen Woods.

Private rooms are available, along with one-bed, two-bed, and three-bed options. A one-bed room is a person’s own space, while the larger layouts suit someone arriving with a companion or content to share.

Residents can keep pets here too. Two payment routes apply, and they are Medicare and a family’s own funds.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at New Britain

Autumn Lake Healthcare at New Britain offers nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in New Britain, CT. Memory care provides a supervised setting for residents who may be at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care for complex medical conditions. The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs dementia related supervision alongside ongoing medical care.

The community has 282 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Sub acute rehabilitation and short term rehab support temporary recovery stays, while long term care supports ongoing residence. Total nurse staffing is 2h 58m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Private rooms are listed at $588 per day, and semi private rooms at $513 per day, with the difference tied to the room arrangement. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can help when savings do not cover an extended stay. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

$513/Day Info Pricing updated on May 28th, 2026

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Overview of Meadow Ridge

Meadow Ridge is a continuing care retirement community in West Redding, CT, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Meadow Ridge may be a good fit for someone who wants access to both independent living and higher levels of care in the same setting. At 59 beds, it is a smaller community where residents and staff can become familiar with one another.

Housing includes studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units, giving residents a choice between a single living space and a larger layout. Starting rates are $625 per day for a private room and $263 per day for a semi-private room, with the room type determining the daily starting amount. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare is relevant to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. An indoor pool provides an on-site place for swimming, and rehabilitation services support short-term rehab without requiring a separate community. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, and educational programs, family workshops and events are available for residents and their families.

Starting Price $5,375/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Cheshire House

Situated in the East Farms neighborhood, Cheshire House is a nursing home in Waterbury, CT, with 75 beds. It offers nursing and rehabilitation services, accommodating the long-term and short-term needs of older adults. Moreover, its 95% occupancy rate means most beds are in use, so available placements can change as residents move in or out.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site for residents who need ongoing clinical support, making the community a potential fit for someone who needs more than help with daily tasks. In addition, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Private rooms cost $525 per day, while semi-private rooms are $495 per day. Meanwhile, payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help with a longer stay when savings do not cover it, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

$495/Day Info Pricing updated on May 28th, 2026

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Overview of Tracy Manor

Tracy Manor, located in the peaceful residential neighborhood of West Hartford, Connecticut, is an exemplary senior living community that offers a range of senior services. As a family-owned and operated establishment, Tracy Manor is dedicated to maintaining a higher standard of care. This commitment extends to simplifying the transition for residents, ensuring their comfort and sense of belonging within the community.

With 24/7 care and medication assistance, it caters to seniors at various assisted living levels of care. Alongside these essential services, the home provides convenient transportation options, engaging social events, and efficient housekeeping and laundry services too. Its excellent facilities are conveniently situated near various local amenities as well. Tracy Manor prioritizes resident engagement and a pristine living environment, making it a standout among assisted living homes.

$121/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of The Residence at Selleck‘s Woods

Offering 102 apartments, The Residence at Selleck’s Woods is a two-story assisted living community in Darien, Connecticut. It provides studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans to suit different preferences and care needs. The residence has developed into an established choice in Darien in its seven years of operation.

The location on Parklands Drive scores 49 for walkability, so some errands and services are walkable, though most trips need a quick drive. This setting fits residents and families preferring a quieter residential environment.

Connecticut’s Department of Social Services conducts the facility’s regular inspections. Inspections have focused attention on client safety during transportation and drop-off procedures, timeliness in identifying care changes and notifying physicians, emergency response documentation practices, and care team coordination. It’s encouraged that families considering the residence discuss these areas directly when touring.

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Overview of Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Fairfield, CT, covers memory care and skilled nursing. Hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and nursing home care fill out the list.

On the skilled side, licensed nurses are present at every hour. Nursing home care handles the ongoing, open-ended version of the same need. For dementia with wandering in the picture, memory care means a secured and supervised setting. The Legacy Living Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Memory Care Program is designed around Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and related memory needs.

Hospice care attends to the end of life. Palliative care is aimed at easing symptoms. When the usual caregiver has travel plans or their own recovery to manage, a respite stay fills the gap.

Short-Term Rehab and wider rehabilitation services help someone recover from illness or injury, with therapy handled at the center. A family expecting its needs to change can find the short-term, ongoing, memory, hospice, palliative, and respite pieces together here.

A private room starts at $580 daily, and a semi-private one at $550. Payment goes through Medicaid, Medicare, or private funds. Medicare can cover a short skilled stay once a hospital discharges someone, while Medicaid may help an eligible resident with long-term costs.

Nursing per resident comes to 3 hours and 22 minutes a day, spread across 144 beds. A doctor works on staff, and the administrator is Patricia Page. Car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 33, the area leaves a resident who can’t drive needing transportation for errands.

$550/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