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139 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470
3.6
(13 reviews)
We were fortunate to find this facility. I had 2 different family members that were taken care of here. All the staff go above and beyond to make the patient and families very comfortable during an extremely difficult time. I am truly appreciative to...
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30 Park Lane East, New Milford, CT 06776
3.5
(12 reviews)
My aunt is currently in Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center for short-term rehab. I know a lot about the place because my uncle was there several years ago, as well as a lot of our family members, and the nursing staff was spot on. My ...
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225 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...
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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 !...
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6448 MAIN STREET, Trumbull, CT 06611
3.3
(10 reviews)
My family member received attentive, caring and thorough care from nurses, MD, CNAs, social worker and housekeeping. Everyone was so kind and helpful for his rehab stay there. The social worker was excellent in keeping us informed re: progress and p...
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439 Danbury Road Rt 7, Wilton, CT 06897
3.2
(24 reviews)
Rooms were spacious Staff were great Food was excellent...
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163 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....
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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...
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162 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850
3.0
(1 reviews)
My father was at Brightview on New Canaan. He stayed there a couple of years ago for a while. I don't think they had enough staff for the level of care he needed at the time. It was newer, so it was a nice facility. They didn't have as much going on....
$7,300
540 Bond Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610
3.0
(1 reviews)
I visited this facility in order to check in on a friend. It was clean and well maintained but many of the rooms were large communal rooms with up to 8 beds occupied. Once outside the rooms into the common areas, it was nice. there are several areas ...
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7003 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614
2.8
(11 reviews)
Mom’s been living in Lord Chamberlain since August. We chose it for the nursing staff, the aides and the cleanliness. You don’t feel that you’re walking into a convalescent home. The place is just phenomenal. They provided excellent care, they were v...
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41 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...
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451 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....
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109 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 ...
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33 LINCOLN AVENUE, Danbury, CT 06810
2.5
(4 reviews)
Staff is outstanding. They genuinely care about the residents. My mom was in the memory wing for over a year and they were fantastic....
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261 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...
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3584 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...
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1270 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...
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89 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...
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181 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 ...
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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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