Assisted Living Communities in New Haven, Connecticut
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in New Haven, CT below include 135 Assisted Living facilities with 696 reviews. On average in New Haven, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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"Ledgecrest Health Care is old, but the staff is outstanding. I like the people the most. They do activities mostly during the day. Overall, they've been great...."
"We chose Touchpoints at Farmington because it was clean, didn’t smell of urine, and had a 5-star rating. The staff is very good at notifying me about any event or falls or anything of that nature. I don't have any complains about them. My client is e..."
"The staff at Crosby Commons at Wesley Village is excellent. The food is also excellent, and the people are very caring. I have nothing but the best to say about them. My mother-in-law has been there for years. She has participated in a lot of the act..."
"My mother is in Masonicare at Chester Village. We chose it because it was the most country setting, like being in a home. It's not an institution. It's very homey. You have your own apartment. They have a dining room, and they have meals. It's very l..."
"Brightview Shelton was wonderful, but the cost was a little bit over my price range. They also offer independent living, which is kind of cool, if you don't need as much. They offered memory care as well, but I just went to see the assisted living.
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"So far, I haven't found anything that I like least about Jerome Home & Arbor Rose. What I like best is they are very understanding, willing, and very helpful when it comes to working with my mom and she seems to enjoy the other residents. The staff i..."
"My husband stayed at Marbridge Retirement Center. It was upscale. The building was fabulous. The staff was fabulous. I can't speak highly enough. I wish my husband could stay there, but he has two diseases and it didn't work for us. If you're lucky e..."
"I toured Masonicare At Ashlar Village. I think they had some of the nicest rooms that I've seen. It was a clean facility. The people were very pleasant. The food was good. They offered a lot of activities. The staff members were very accommodating an..."
"My dad has been a resident at Middlewoods in Newington since August 2015. Since my mom passed, my sister & I were looking for a place where he could maintain his independence while being under a watchful eye. We are beyond pleased with the administra..."
"I visited Luther Ridge with my son. It was very nice. The people were nice. They have lots of things to do. They have things that older people would enjoy doing. They have a bus that takes you where you want to go. I thought Luther Ridge was very nic..."
"The Watermark at East Hill was nice, but the apartment then was $450,000. If you die or you go away, they keep 20%. The restaurant was like a very expensive hotel in New York. The people were nice, everything was set up nicely, and I liked it, althou..."
"I thought Apple Rehab Middletown was clean and well-managed. The rooms are very nice, everybody seems to be up and about, active, and they get everybody ready for the day. They have routines. They have mainly physical therapy. They offer all three me..."
"We are leaning towards Farmington Station Senior Living. The gentleman that runs the facility was great. I like the way he interacts with the residents that were there. He seems genuinely concerned for the well-being of those individuals. The place i..."
"Wesley Heights at Wesley Village was very nice and very clean. The staff was excellent. The rooms were very clean, it was excellent living. You'd have to bring your own furniture, but it was very well kept. We saw their menus, and they had quite seve..."
"When my Dad needed to go to a nursing home, we had to make a choice about which place to send him. We chose Birmingham Health Center because it was recommended by a family friend and we were very happy. The staff was excellent and we felt like they c..."
"We chose Mulberry Gardens of Southington for dad because it was very affordable and they had a nice staff there. It was just really nice and comfortable. They made you feel at home. They're very attentive to the residents, which I like. They have bin..."
"We loved Seacrest, and that’s probably where we’re going to go. It’s a great place, and it had everything we needed. The rooms were beautiful, spotless, and clean, and there was no odor of any kind.
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"The Landing of North Haven has been a wonderful addition to my moms life. She was skeptical at first about leaving her home of 52 years, but has grown to love The Landing. She has made friends in the community and the staff from managers, care staff,..."
"One Macdonough Place was a really good place. I stayed there overnight. The room was very comfortable, and the place was well cared for. I had an extraordinary lunch of a lobster roll for lunch. They had a chef who will make you custom food if you wa..."
"My mom is at Southmayde Homes. They have choices of rooms, i.e., a smaller room, a mid-sized room or a large room. All of them are perfectly able to live in because they're not in the room all day. They are very caring and very interested in each ind..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in New Haven, CT and Nearby Cities
New Haven’s higher-than-average monthly cost also makes it higher than many other cities throughout the state, but not all of them. Its cost per month is higher than Norwich’s cost by $745 and Hartford’s by $692 per month, but it’s lower than Bridgeport’s by $1,393.Â
New Haven
$6,445
Connecticut
$6,300
The United States
$4,300
Norwich
$5,700
Hartford
$5,753
Bridgeport
$7,838
Paying for Assisted Living in New Haven
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in New Haven is $6,445. While this is only $145 per month higher than the state average, it’s $2,145 above the national median.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in New Haven
Any resident that qualifies for Medicaid can use the program to pay for assisted living facilities. Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an ALF rather than a nursing home may also receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in New Haven, CT
Seniors may also want to compare the costs of other types of senior care. Adult day health care is the least expensive at $1,110 but offers very limited levels of non-residential care. In Connecticut, seniors can get at-home care at a lower cost than assisted living. Homemaker services average $4,767 per month, and home health aides cost an average of $4,948. Nursing home facilities offer the highest level of residential care but can cost double the amount of assisted living. Semiprivate rooms average $12,395 while private rooms average $13,357 monthly.
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,948
Adult Day Health Care
$1,110
Assisted Living Facility
$6,445
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,395
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$13,357
Free Assisted Living Resources in New Haven
Seniors in New Haven have several local, regional and statewide resources that offer free programs and services specifically for older adults. Each of these resources offers various ways to help seniors remain safe, healthy, active and engaged.
The Department of Elderly Services assists seniors aged 55 or older by providing case management and referral services to help with medical, legal, nutritional, financial and housing needs. It strives to help seniors remain active and retain their independence and provides a variety of fun, annual events.
The AOASCC is an independent nonprofit organization that serves seniors aged 60 or older and individuals with disabilities in greater New Haven. It provides opportunities for staying healthy and active through exercise, health classes and social involvement, and it offers advocacy and services to help clients remain as independent and engaged as possible. AOASCC also offers volunteer opportunities and partners with other nonprofits to provide an array of other services.
IVCG is a nonprofit that serves seniors aged 60 or older in the greater New Haven area. It provides free rides to medical appointments, regardless of income, including appointments for outpatient procedures, dental visits, same-day surgeries, therapy and counseling. Rides are provided Monday through Friday by volunteers. It also provides free adult incontinence products and lends gently used durable medical equipment to seniors in need.
The Connecticut LTCOP ensures assisted living facility residents understand their rights and operates Inclusive Communities Work Groups to address bullying, education and outreach. Volunteer advocates and ombudsmen support LTC residents by helping them work with nursing home staff for changes to improve their quality of life, and they strive to help residents and staff communicate better with each other.
The City of New Haven operates three senior centers, including the Atwater Senior Center, Dixwell/Newhallville Senior Center and East Shore Senior Center. Each facility offers a range of programs to help seniors stay active and social. Each site also provides congregate meals, health screenings and volunteer opportunities.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New Haven
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.