Best Senior Living in Stamford, CT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 senior living communities in Stamford, 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
The Residence at Summer Street
IL
AL
MC
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
200
Facility 200
CT AVG 80
Rank #2 / 25
Yes
84
Facility 84
CT AVG 53
Rank #17 / 124
-
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 15
Rank #22 / 31
- - 4
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #6 / 26
0.3
Facility 0.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #7 / 26
Atria Stamford
IL
AL
MC
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
- Yes
76
Facility 76
CT AVG 53
Rank #30 / 124
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 15
Rank #13 / 31
- - 1
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 26
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 26
The Villa at Stamford
IL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Stamford (North Stamford)
128
Facility 128
CT AVG 80
Rank #32 / 70
No
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 53
Rank #71 / 76
-
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 15
Rank #37 / 56
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
CT AVG 78.5%
Rank #24 / 66
- 24702.9
Edgehill
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Stamford (West Side)
46
Facility 46
CT AVG 80
Rank #16 / 25
Yes
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 53
Rank #98 / 124
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #3 / 31
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
CT AVG 78.5%
Rank #9 / 20
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Brighton Gardens of Stamford
IL
AL
MC
Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield)
- Yes 17 Suite 17- - 8232.9
Benchmark at Stamford
IL
AL
MC
RC
Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield)
- Yes 55 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed 29- A ---
Mozaic Concierge Living
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
- No
62
Facility 62
CT AVG 53
Rank #18 / 76
1 Bed / 2 Bed -- - ---
Rippowam Manor
IL
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
- Yes
84
Facility 84
CT AVG 53
Rank #17 / 124
Studio / 1 Bed -- - ---
Waterstone on High Ridge
IL
AL
MC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
- Yes
65
Facility 65
CT AVG 53
Rank #49 / 124
1 Bed / 2 Bed -- - ---
Pilgrim Towers
IL
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
- No
85
Facility 85
CT AVG 53
Rank #12 / 124
Private Apartments -- - ---

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 11 analyzed for Stamford. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Residence at Summer Street

The Residence at Summer Street is a senior living option in Stamford, CT whose primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care, independent living, and respite care.

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Overview of Atria Stamford

Atria Stamford is a senior living option in Stamford, CT whose primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care, independent living, and respite care.

Starting Price $5,945/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of The Villa at Stamford

The Villa at Stamford is a senior living option in Stamford, CT whose primary service is nursing home care; it also offers memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. ALM Inspection Grade: A-.

$288/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

Contact The Villa at Stamford

Edgehill

122 Palmer Hill Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
Overview of Edgehill

Edgehill is a senior living option in Stamford, CT whose primary service is nursing home care; it also offers assisted living, memory care, independent living, and continuing care. ALM Inspection Grade: A+.

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of Stamford

Brighton Gardens of Stamford is a senior living option in Stamford, CT whose primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care.

Starting Price $4,104/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Benchmark at Stamford

Benchmark at Stamford is a senior living option in Stamford, CT whose primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care and respite care.

$4,105/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Benchmark at Stamford

Overview of Mozaic Concierge Living

Mozaic Concierge Living is a senior living option in Stamford, CT. It offers assisted living, memory care, and continuing care.

Starting Price $6,595/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Mozaic Concierge Living

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 Stamford at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Stamford, 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: 125The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Stamford, CT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Stamford, 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 11 senior living communities in Stamford, CT. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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