Best Senior Living in Fairfield, CT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 senior living communities in Fairfield, 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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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation
IL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Fairfield
144
Facility 144
CT AVG 80
Rank #27 / 70
No
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 53
Rank #41 / 76
-
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 15
Rank #6 / 56
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
CT AVG 78.5%
Rank #31 / 66
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Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
IL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Fairfield (Stratfield)
160
Facility 160
CT AVG 80
Rank #17 / 70
No
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 53
Rank #52 / 76
-
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 15
Rank #14 / 56
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
CT AVG 78.5%
Rank #42 / 66
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Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fairfield
100Yes 52 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed29 96.0% A252.5
Sullivan-Mc Kinney Elder Housing
IL
Fairfield
-No
65
Facility 65
CT AVG 53
Rank #49 / 124
Studio / 1 Bed------
Parish Court
IL
Fairfield (Melville Village)
-Yes
37
Facility 37
CT AVG 53
Rank #86 / 124
Studio / 1 Bed------

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 5 analyzed for Fairfield. See how we rank facilities

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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Overview of Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center

Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center’s services in Fairfield, CT, run from skilled nursing and nursing home care to hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled residents have licensed nurses available through every shift, overnight included. Hospice care serves the end of life, while palliative care concentrates on comfort and relief from symptoms. Respite is for a household whose usual caregiver needs time off to travel or recover.

Short-Term Care Services and Long-Term Care Services split the recovery-focused residents from those with ongoing nursing needs, and rehabilitation services back the short-term side. Physicians are on staff, so medical care stays inside the center. Per resident, the nursing total is 3 hours and 1 minute daily, and the center has 160 beds.

Daily rates start at $605 for a private room and $580 for a semi-private one, where a resident shares the space. The center bills Medicaid, Medicare, or the family directly. Medicaid steps in when savings can’t carry a long stay, and Medicare generally pays for short-term skilled care following hospitalization, not for living there long-term.

A recreation area is available, and religious services welcome all denominations. Anna Durkovic holds the administrator’s post. Cambridge fits someone after short-term rehabilitation, ongoing skilled nursing, respite, or hospice and palliative care, all in one setting.

$580/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of Sturges Ridge of Fairfield

Settled in the beautiful neighborhood of Fairfield, CT, the Sturges Ridge of Fairfield is a welcoming senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Well-appointed and cozy accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio are available for its residents. As for memory care, those residents with cognitive conditions are given needs-based care and services from a highly equipped and empathetic team.

Explore its exceptional amenities and other services wherein residents can enjoy chef-prepared delectable and healthy meals to satisfy cravings. Avail of their concierge services with weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services, and transportation assistance. Get to meet new friends by exploring its beautifully created shared spaces or by participating in their active learning activities. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Sturges Ridge of Fairfield.

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Overview of Sullivan-Mc Kinney Elder Housing

Live independently in retirement at Sullivan-McKinney Elder Housing, a distinguished community in Fairfield, CT, offering independent living. The community has affordable and purposely built accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. With top-notch apartment features and dedicated services, residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Residents gain quick access to plenty of delightful local amenities and recreational sites for leisure and wellness. Delightful restaurants also provide residents with various dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has income restrictions, creating the ideal setting for low-income older adults who aim to downsize in retirement.

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Overview of Parish Court

Parish Court is an independent living community in Fairfield, Connecticut, with 100 apartment units. Independent living offers private living without daily care, so residents generally manage their personal routines on their own. The community is designed for residents aged 62 and older or qualified disabled individuals, making it a potential fit for someone who meets those eligibility requirements and wants an independent living setting.

Studio and one bedroom apartments are available. A studio provides a single private living space, while a one bedroom layout separates the bedroom from the main living area. Elderly Housing Management owns Parish Court.

Monthly program activities and events give residents scheduled opportunities to take part in community life. Resident services coordination helps residents connect with available services when they need assistance finding or accessing them. A patio offers an outdoor place to sit or spend time outside, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet.

A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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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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Senior Living in Fairfield at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Fairfield, 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: 135The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fairfield, CT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Fairfield, 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 5 senior living communities in Fairfield, CT. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, 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.