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917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890
3.8
(8 reviews)
What a beautiful community, they have kept our family member safe while providing wonderful care and lots of activities. Such an amazing, thoughtful and considerate staff....
$9,025
1 Sunrise Drive, East Setauket, NY 11733
3.4
(17 reviews)
Sunrise of East Setauket is a great place. Mom is in memory care. It's very clean and homey, and they got very caring people. She likes it there. She's got her own room with her own bathroom. Of course, you got to pay a little bit more because it's p...
$6,962
211 Woodbury Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
3.0
(1 reviews)
Old Glory Days was wonderful. It was beautiful. It was very clean. I liked it because it was open. I didn't like it because there were a lot of stairs. They were very expensive, too. The staff was very down-to-earth and neat. It's a converted old hou...
$6,500
13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, CT 06801
Everything is amazing about Bethel Health Care. The entire staff is professional, caring and competent. I give them a 5 star review!! Rooms, Food and personal attention are all beyond our expectations...
$5,070
197 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
Help your loved one get started on their senior living journey today. Our beautiful Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care community is best in class, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere, an array of convenient services and amenities, exceptional programming, and a staff that treats every resident like family. We also welcome prospective residents and families to take advantage of our Short-Term Stays (Respite Care). This is a great way to get to know the Charter Senior Living of Orange team, explore our community, and become immersed in every service we offer to full-time residents without making any sort of long-term commitment. There are exceptional tangibles to experience, but what makes us stand out from other senior living communities are the intangibles. The only way to sense the true difference is to come visit our community for yourself.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of Connecticut License Lookup
$4,900
1175 Route 112 Port , Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
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162 South Britain Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
5.0
(5 reviews)
My mother is in River Glen Health Care Center right now. They're very nice and friendly. She's in a two-bedroom with a large window in it, and it's got the bathroom and shower facilities right there. The nurses are going back and forth all day checki...
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88 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT 06471
5.0
(17 reviews)
Evergreen Woods was fabulous. I liked the congeniality, the food was terrific, they had a private dining room set up, and we could have steak or anything. I have two cats and two dogs, and the CEO came down to me and said, "Don't worry, we'll have al...
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655 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, CT 06795
5.0
(3 reviews)
The Ivy at Watertown is new and very modern. They've got friendly people. I met the nurses, the staff, and the chef. They took me for a tour of the rooms. They had a model room set up with furniture in it. Then they brought me up to the studio and it...
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200 Chestnut Grove, New Milford, CT 06776
5.0
(2 reviews)
We are going to move to Chestnut Grove in New Milford. It was a nice place, and the room was so big. They were within our budget because most of them were very, very expensive. The room was nice and neat. It had a big kitchen, dining room, two bedroo...
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60 Gregory Blvd, Norwalk, CT 06855
5.0
(1 reviews)
Under One Roof/The Marvin was the most delightful place. It was a pleasant experience going there. A friend from church was there. I wasn't going to visit him necessarily, but I just happened to see him. The apartment I saw was very nice. It had a li...
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2730 State St,, Hamden, CT 06517
5.0
(1 reviews)
My son is going to be moving into Highvue Manor. The visit was very good. They're very picky about who they would have there. My son had to go for two visits and an overnight before he was accepted. They will provide medicines, laundry, and meals, an...
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845 Paddock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
5.0
(4 reviews)
We had an amazing experience at Complete Care Meriden. The room was brand new and very clean. The staff went over and above to make sure my mother was clean and comfortable. They made us feel like family. The staff made sure my mother was included in...
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665 West Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
4.8
(6 reviews)
My mother was blessed to reside in the care of the angels at Marbridge for the last year and a half of her life. When she was no longer able to live on her own, we were fortunate to move her into Marbridge. The facility is bright and clean and she ...
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74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
4.7
(14 reviews)
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...
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31 Staples Street, Danbury, CT 06810
4.7
(11 reviews)
My mom was in Hancock Hall-Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Danbury before for rehabilitation. The care was very good, her room was very nice and the therapies were good. I went to see what they did and they did a good job. They had activities, but...
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2995 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove, NY 11755
4.6
(28 reviews)
I toured The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove. It has a lot of rooms. It was very nice. I think that I'd want to go there eventually. The staff was very helpful and nice. Everything was clean and well-maintained. They have a gym and a salon. It ...
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118 Clinton Ave., New Haven, CT 06513
4.6
(3 reviews)
I LOVE Mary Wade! My husband, the Reverend Godburn, was a patient there several times in the period from October to December 2014. Where to begin? If you need care, RUN to Mary Wade From administration to Nursing to Dining staff, Mary Wade is the b...
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100 Patriots Road, Stonybrook, NY 11790
4.6
(14 reviews)
My Dad was a resident of LISVH for almost a year and just passed away there this month. I cannot say enough good things about this facility and the staff. The admissions staff, charge nurses, nurse managers, nursing assistants, social workers, the...
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611 East Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
4.5
(10 reviews)
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...
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Assisted Living
Laura
5.0
Review of Just Like Home's Long Hill Home
Just Like Home provides a warm and welcoming home. Mom has been well cared for, and you can tell the staff really love the residents. The house is clean, the food is good, and the residents have...
Provider response
Dear Laura, We love your mom and are happy to know her for the past few years. She’s a sweetheart who loves to laugh. Thanks for entrusting her in our care.
Assisted Living
Ken
5.0
Review of Wesley Heights at Wesley Village
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...
Assisted Living
Joanne
5.0
Review of Brightview Shelton
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...
Though Shelton’s average monthly cost for assisted living is $588 more than national norms, it is slightly less than the state average of $5,129. Some areas such as Norwich, which is $788 less than Shelton, have significantly lower costs. Others, such as Bridgeport, which averages $6,273 a month, cost more. Seniors in Hartford pay $137 more a month on average than those in Shelton.
Shelton
$5,088
Connecticut
$5,129
United States
$4,500
Bridgeport
$6,273
Norwich
$4,300
Hartford
$5,225
Though assisted living costs can vary based on the facility and its location in Shelton, the average cost for this type of senior care is $5,088.
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.
In lieu of assisted living, which averages $5,088 a month, seniors in Shelton can opt for adult day health care, which averages $1,885. Those who age at home can expect to pay $5,243 a month for in-home care. Meanwhile, the services of a home health care agency, which adds skilled nursing care or professional therapy services at home, average $5,339. The most costly option is a nursing home with round-the-clock nursing care, and that costs $8,002 a month more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,885
Assisted Living Facility
$5,088
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$13,090
Note: Data for Shelton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Haven, was used instead.
Older Shelton residents can draw from the services of local nonprofit and government-based groups to help them navigate the community. From transportation help to legal aid, these programs are available at little to no cost to seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Senior Center | (203) 924-9324 | The city of Shelton offers a senior center to older adults living in the community. Here, seniors can connect with others socially, take part in outings or learn about safety programs. The center also helps seniors find local resources. Free transportation to the Center is available. |
| Southwestern CT Agency on Aging | (203) 333-9288 | Seniors in Fairfield County can use the SWCAA to connect with local senior resources. These include health insurance assistance counseling, elder abuse and fraud resources, financial resources and legal assistance. This is the local AAA for Shelton. |
| Connecticut Legal Services | (860) 344-0447 | Connecticut Legal Services serves low-income people, including many seniors, in the state who need legal help. Through this program, seniors can get assistance with non-criminal legal concerns from attorneys in their community. |
| Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (860) 424-5299 | Seniors in assisted living communities have the right to quality care and attention. Those who feel they aren't receiving this can contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for advocacy help. The ombudsman investigates complaints of neglect and abuse, inspects long-term care facilities and helps seniors and their families understand their rights for care. |
| Veterans Advocacy & Assistance | (203) 932-5711 | The SWCAA offers a Veterans Advocacy & Assistance program that connects elderly vets and their dependents with various programs. One of SWCAA's primary services is operating a veterans crisis line. It connects vets and their families to responders who can help them through challenges and connect them to local services. |
| 211 of Connecticut | 211 | Seniors in Connecticut can dial 211 to find information about local resources and services to help them. This includes legal assistance, income help, benefits counseling and mental health resources. Seniors can also locate federal and state programs through the 211 website. |
Shelton Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Connecticut are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.
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