Assisted Living Communities in Shelton, Connecticut

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.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

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.