Complete Care at Glendale
4 Hazel Ave, Naugatuck, CT 06770
3.5
(8 reviews)
"This facility is awesome ! Kind and caring staff ! Clean and well kept ! Our cousin is a resident. She is very happy there !..."
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Bristol, a suburban city in Connecticut's Naugatuck Valley region, sits roughly 100 miles from both New York and Boston. The area boasts a collective 152 assisted living facilities where aging seniors can access support. In 2024, such communities in Bristol charge an approximate monthly fee of $5,475. Consequently, local costs exceed both the state median of$4,776 and the estimated national rate of $5,350.
This directory contains an overview of assisted living facilities in the Bristol area, comprising 787 reviews, which earn an average rating of . Read on to learn more about the area's quality of care.
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4 Hazel Ave, Naugatuck, CT 06770
3.5
(8 reviews)
"This facility is awesome ! Kind and caring staff ! Clean and well kept ! Our cousin is a resident. She is very happy there !..."
READ MORE225 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477
3.5
(2 reviews)
"The facility is older, and looks as such in outward appearance. However, upon leaving your car to enter, one walks through a nicely landscaped patio area which is often a popular spot for residents. The facility is very clean, well-staffed, and the..."
READ MORE90 Retreat Avenue,, Hartford, CT 06106
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother is a 90 year old resident at the Retreat. I can't say enough about what a wonderful warm and caring place this is. The staff are very attentive and the residents are all so friendly and warm. This is my mother's third assisted living due to..."
READ MORE163 Quinnipiac Ave, North Haven, CT 06473
3.2
(13 reviews)
"THERAPY WAS AMAZING. I CAME IN ON A STRECHER AND I am WALKING out now. FACILITY IS VER CLEAN AND STSFF IS VERY CARING...."
READ MORE416 Colt Highway, Farmington, CT 06032
3.1
(17 reviews)
"Amberwoods Nursing Home in Connecticut has been outstanding in caring for my father. The staff's professionalism and warmth are remarkable, ensuring he is comfortable, well-cared for, and happy. The facilities are excellent, with clean, spacious room..."
READ MORE45 Maltby Street, Shelton, CT 06484
3.1
(9 reviews)
"I went to go visit my grandmother Saturday am had A concern and I guess the manager that was on duty it was Italian man very nice and helped me out I just wanted to thank him and the staff at hewitt God bless you all ..."
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45 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT 06489
3.0
(3 reviews)
"During my visit I witnessed numerous employee/resident interactions that gave me a great impression of the staff at Southington Care Center. Even my tour guide, who does not have daily face time with residents, greeted each person by name, a pat on t..."
READ MORE72 Salmon Brook Dr, Glastonbury, CT 06033
2.8
(6 reviews)
"Salmon Brook Center is a nursing facility that has a rehab wing and a residential wing for memory care patients and patients who need 24/7 nursing care. The staff from the orderlies all the way up to the head nurses are wonderful. Everybody, includin..."
READ MORE41 Skokorat Street , Seymour, CT 06483
2.8
(10 reviews)
"My husband was a veteran.... the VA got him into Shady Knoll for hospice care.... I have never seen such loving caring people in my life. They totally respected his needs right to the end.... I am so grateful to all of them... God bless them all wh..."
READ MORE29 Middle Haddam, Cobalt, CT 06412
2.8
(5 reviews)
"My dad was there recovering from cancer surgery Staff was wonderfull and facility was very clean I was very pleased with the care and services Everyone went out of their way to be helpful I would highly recommend ..."
READ MORE451 North High Street, East Haven, CT 06512
2.7
(4 reviews)
"I was very impressed with my stay there. The rooms were clean, the food was good and the staff was caring except for one or two. PT and OT were caring and helped me get to the point where I could go home. I would recomend this place to anyone...."
READ MORE109 West Lake Avenue, Guilford, CT 06437
2.7
(7 reviews)
"The Guilford House was lovely. The nursing care was very good. Everything was very good. My dad ate three meals a day, and for him to say the food was good is pretty good, because he's picky. He had therapy every day, even on the weekend and he went ..."
READ MORE261 Summit St, Plantsville, CT 06479
2.4
(5 reviews)
"My mother-in-law was a patient at The Summit for three weeks; she became very weak after being ill. She need rehabilitation to get her back to baseline to enable her to continue living on her own. Mom arrived on Friday afternoon afternoon. I was s..."
READ MORE3584 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705
2.3
(3 reviews)
"The Recreation Supervisor take great care and love in planning activities for the residence. The staff is very caring and loving and the Supervisor of the nursing home is one of great faith and concern for her residence. I worked as a volunteer ther..."
READ MORE1270 Sherman Lane, Hamden, CT 06514
2.2
(7 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious and clean. The nursing staff is attentive and caring. Physical Therapy team is professional and work diligently to meet the goals of each patient. The kitchen staff work nicely together to prepare good home cooked meals and ser..."
READ MORE1360 Torringford St, Torrington, CT 06790
2.2
(8 reviews)
"Valerie Manor is a very pretty location. It's an open area and they have great physical therapy. My father looked forward to working with the physical therapists there. There are two people per room or they might have a private room (my father was in..."
READ MORE100 Randolph Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
2.0
(6 reviews)
"We (family) are grateful to this nursing home. They have been very attentive to our request for my sisters care by providing information on her well being, assist with requesting special medical apparatus for her rehabilitation and other medical nee..."
READ MORE181 Clifton Street, New Haven, CT 06513
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My partner stayed at RegalCare at New Haven, but it was a terrible place. It was supposed to be for rehab for him to walk, but then when he got there, they never gave him any rehab. First night there, I said to them, "Give me some towels. I'll bathe ..."
READ MORE89 Wied Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770
2.0
(4 reviews)
"The aide staff at Beacon Brook was nice. I had to wait for my meds because they still had to order it from the pharmacy, so it took a while. I needed bed wheels, but there was none, so I was very disappointed. You can only have two showers a week, an..."
READ MORE30 Boston Road, Middletown, CT 06457
2.0
(5 reviews)
"With this website, I have learned about the elderly and how the system really works with and sometimes against them. Currently I have an aunt in a nursing home facility and it seems its working well for her and our family at this time. ..."
READ MOREGenworth's2024 Cost of Care Survey reports the cost of assisted living in the Bristol area as being around $5,475 per month. While more expensive than Hartford, where monthly rates total $5,248, Bristol remains more affordable than other cities in Connecticut. Care in Bridgeport costs around $10,213 per month, and rates in Norwich are over $10,000 higher than in Bristol, at $15,750.
Bristol
$5475
Connecticut
$4776
United States
$5350
Bridgeport
$10213
Hartford
$5248
Norwich
$15750
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
Adult day care, the most budget-friendly type of senior support, sees monthly costs of around $2,167. Aging in place with the support of in-home care offers a slightly more affordable option than assisted living at $4,195, while home health care is more expensive at $6,864 as it includes medical services. Nursing homes offer the most comprehensive support and subsequently incur the highest care fees of $16,030 per month.
In-Home Care
$4195
Home Health Care
$6864
Adult Day Health Care
$2167
Assisted Living Facility
$5475
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$16030
Note: Since data for Bristol is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, New Haven Area, instead.
Seniors who are considering assisted living in Bristol can contact the North Central Area Aging on Aging, the long-term care ombudsman or the city’s senior center for assistance. Local nonprofits and veterans groups also offer helpful services for those who need long-term care and similar supports.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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North Central Area Agency on Aging | (800) 994-9422 | The North Central Area Agency on Aging serves more than 20,000 seniors in Bristol and dozens of neighboring communities. It’s a one-stop shop for services covered by CT CHOICES, including Medicare insurance counseling, government benefits screenings, information and referrals. It also offers person-centered long-term care consultations and respite care grants for family caregivers who need time off. |
Bristol Senior Center | (860) 584-7895 | The City of Bristol operates a full-service senior center for residents aged 55 and older. It offers a busy calendar of recreational activities, including crafts, fitness classes, pickle ball and card games. Trained volunteers provide Medicare insurance counseling and benefits checkups for seniors who need help paying for medications or insurance premiums. The center offers low-cost health and wellness services, including dental cleanings, podiatry and classes on reiki and reflexology. |
Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs | (860) 594-6604 | The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs helps veterans and their dependents apply for state and federal benefits, including Aid & Attendance stipends designed to help with the cost of personal care. This state agency operates two long-term care communities. The Hartford Regional Office is also home to the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman North Central Region | (860) 424-5221 | The state’s Long-term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for assisted living and nursing home residents, informs them of their rights and helps them access quality care. Seniors in Bristol are served by the ombudsman for the state’s North Central Region. Services are free and confidential, and the ombudsman is dedicated to ensuring that seniors and their families are treated with respect. |
Human Resources Agency of New Britain | (860) 225-8601 | The HRA of New Britain is a multiservice nonprofit serving seniors in New Britain, Bristol and surrounding towns. It operates five divisions that assist seniors and families by promoting independence and economic self-sufficiency. HRA of New Britain offers income tax preparation assistance, financial counseling, limited transportation and help accessing senior housing and social services. |
New Haven-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Connecticut are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.