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Best Senior Living in Bristol, CT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 senior living communities in Bristol, CT using CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in CT
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Bristol, CT our team has analyzed — not a count of every senior living provider in Bristol, CT.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Bristol:
Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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. 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.
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.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Shady Oaks Assisted Living
IL
AL
Bristol
40Yes 15 -50 100.0% A+551.0
KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol
IL
AL
MC
RC
Bristol
-Yes 75 Suite2--320.7

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CT independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Bristol. See how we rank facilities

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Shady Oaks Assisted Living

344 Stevens St, Bristol, CT 06010
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Overview of Shady Oaks Assisted Living
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Shady Oaks boasts an elegant and welcoming assisted living atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect for 62+ seniors. The vibrant assisted senior living home performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. For over 15 years, Shady Oaks has continued to treat its residents like family in a nurturing, home-like environment.

The lifestyle at Shady Oaks includes help services, such as medication management, 24-hour availability of caregivers, transportation and housekeeping, home-cooked meals, specialized programs, engaging activities, and wellness programs.

Phone: (860) 583-1526

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KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol

483 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
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KindCare at Bristol is a senior living community providing a range of services in Bristol, CT. As its name suggests, kindness is at the heart of this community’s mission, ensuring that each resident is treated with respect, dignity, and warmth. Specializing in assisted living services, Kindcare at Bristol also provides top-notch therapy services, respite care, and memory care services to those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive conditions. Residents are guaranteed to feel a sense of belonging at KindCare as the dedicated team goes above and beyond to foster strong relationships and trust with and amongst residents. KindCare is a community where residents seek to thrive and enrich their lives and are adequately supported to do so. The recently renovated community is built on comfort, connection, and kindness; its fully equipped amenities help with the resident’s holistic wellness and maintain an elevated lifestyle. Accommodations include an art studio, a library, common areas, lounge areas, and an elegant dining room. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, specialized memory care training, and transportation, among others.

Phone: (860) 845-1200

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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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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH)
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Senior Living in Bristol at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Bristol, 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: 40The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Bristol, CT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Bristol, CT

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 senior living communities in Bristol, CT. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Bristol, CT?

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 Bristol, CT, 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 living communities in Bristol, CT?

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.

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