The Residence at Summer Street
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Stamford, CT
The Residence at Summer Street
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Stamford, CT
Located in the Ridgeway-Bulls Head neighborhood of Stamford, Connecticut, The Residence at Summer Street is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Stamford Hospital is about 0.8 miles away, providing residents and families with convenient access to nearby medical care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 84, which is highly walkable. Most everyday errands are within walking distance.
The 200-bed community has served residents for 7 years, making it one of the larger senior living communities in the Stamford area. Residents receive help with activities of daily living, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry. They also receive support through the home’s assisted living, memory care, and respite care programs.
State inspections over the past several years have mainly focused on incident documentation and compliance with community policies. More recent licensing renewal reviews found that the community meets Connecticut’s regulatory requirements.
Families considering memory care or respite care alongside assisted living may want to ask how The Residence at Summer Street coordinates services across its different levels of care.
200-bed community Rank #13 / 119Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 119 homes we track in Connecticut for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Connecticut facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
8 years in operation Rank #90 / 132Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 132 homes we track in Connecticut for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 84 / 100 Rank #25 / 262Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 262 homes we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
IssuanceJuly 30, 2018
License Number200
Inspection History
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
1 deficiency
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Connecticut state average
Overall vs. CT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (98% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (91% below)
• Total deficiencies (98% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (91% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 44 | This facility has 98% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (1 vs. CT avg 44).↓ 98% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.4 | This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CT avg 3.4).↓ 91% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Connecticut average (4 vs. CT avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Stamford's city center to The Residence at Summer Street's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.82 miles to nearest hospital (Stamford Hospital)
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| The Residence at Summer Street | AL IL MC RC | Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head) | 200
Facility
200
CT AVG
113
Rank
#13 / 119 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
CT AVG
48
Rank
#25 / 262 | - | 8
Facility
8
CT AVG
15
Rank
#90 / 132 | - | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
19
Rank
#15 / 102 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#17 / 102 |
| Rosewood on the Sound | AL ADC MC RC | Bayville | 50 | No | 61 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | 3.7 |
| Edgehill | AL IL MC NH SNF | Stamford (West Side) | 46
Facility
46
CT AVG
113
Rank
#100 / 119 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
CT AVG
48
Rank
#197 / 262 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
15
Rank
#9 / 132 | 86.1% | C- | - | - | - |
| Atria Stamford | AL IL MC RC | Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head) | - | Yes |
76
Facility
76
CT AVG
48
Rank
#43 / 262 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 15
Facility
15
CT AVG
15
Rank
#66 / 132 | - | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
CT AVG
19
Rank
#1 / 102 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#1 / 102 |
| Brighton Gardens of Stamford | AL MC | Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield) | - | Yes |
17
Facility
17
CT AVG
48
Rank
#221 / 262 | Suite | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
15
Rank
#45 / 132 | - | - | 8 | 23
Facility
23
CT AVG
19
Rank
#67 / 102 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#65 / 102 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Connecticut
The Residence at Summer Street is located in Stamford, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Residence at Summer Street
What neighborhood is The Residence at Summer Street in?
The Residence at Summer Street is in the Ridgeway-Bulls Head neighborhood of Stamford.
Is The Residence at Summer Street in a walkable area?
The Residence at Summer Street has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of The Residence at Summer Street?
According to CT state health department records, The Residence at Summer Street's license number is 200.
How long has The Residence at Summer Street been in business?
The Residence at Summer Street has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Residence at Summer Street?
Yes, The Residence at Summer Street allows residents to bring their pets.
Has The Residence at Summer Street had any deficiencies?
The Residence at Summer Street has had 1 reported deficiency since 2021 according to records from Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH).
Are there photos of The Residence at Summer Street?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Residence at Summer Street in the photo gallery on this page.
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