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Assisted Living Communities in Stamford, Connecticut

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Stamford, CT below include 248 Assisted Living facilities with 2264 reviews. On average in Stamford, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Stamford, CT and Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates a median monthly cost of about $10,213 for seniors seeking assisted living in Stamford. This is more than double the state median of $4,776 and thousands of dollars over the national baseline. New Haven seniors pay lower rates of around $5,475, but in Norwich, rates run higher at roughly $15,750.

Stamford

$10,213

Connecticut

$4,776

United States

$5,350

New Haven

$5,475

Norwich

$15,750

Worcester, MA

$6,906

Providence, RI

$7,040

Paying for Assisted Living in Stamford, CT

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Stamford

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.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Stamford, CT

At $10,213 per month, assisted living ranks among the most expensive senior care options in Stamford. Nonresidential options typically cost less, with respective in-home care and home health care costs coming in at approximately $6,483 and $6,864, and seniors attending adult day health care pay roughly $2,210. However, assisted living offers a financial benefit over nursing home care, which costs around $17,444.

In-Home Care

$6,483

Home Health Care

$6,864

Adult Day Health Care

$2,210

Assisted Living Facility

$10,213

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$17,444

Note: Since data for Stamford is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Stamford

Seniors and their families can find these resources useful if they need help with assisted living costs or someone to talk to if they’re concerned about care standards.

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VA Aid and Attendance Benefits(800) 827-1000The VA Aid and Attendance benefit can help U.S. military veterans and their spouses currently residing in senior living communities. It’s a monthly payment added to the VA pension that can be used to cover some care costs, including room and board. Although payments vary between vets, the maximums are $1,881 per month for a single vet, $2,230 for a couple and $1,209 for a surviving spouse. Vets unsure if they qualify can check by using the free online tool at VeteranAid.org.
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)(800) 445-5394CHCPE is a Medicaid waiver program for low-income adults aged 65 and older who are at risk of needing nursing home care but can reside in an assisted living facility. For seniors who qualify, the program can pay their costs if the facility is an approved provider. The senior will need to provide evidence that assisted living care is the most appropriate for their needs. They will also need to prove that their individual assets are no more than $1,600 and their monthly income is below 300% of the Federal Benefit Rate
CHOICES(800) 994-9422CHOICES (Connecticut’s program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach, Information and referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) is a state-run program that’s free of charge to Medicare beneficiaries and seniors ready to enroll in a plan. Seniors can get unbiased information, advice, and support from counselors, who can help them identify gaps in their coverage and the Medicare plans that can resolve them. This might include discussions about private health care insurance. However, the counselors won’t try to sell insurance to seniors.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program(866) 388-1888The Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for residents in senior living facilities throughout the state. Its work includes educating seniors about their rights and investigating complaints about facilities made by them, their families and third parties. The ombudsman can also provide, free of charge, information about facilities to families looking for the best assisted living community for their loved ones.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Stamford

Stamford-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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MacyY208

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Scofield Manor

Small rooms with little space for personal belongings. Ordinary food. No nurses or upper staff on weekends or holidays. Resident Co-ordinator on site for three days. No outdoor trips and no buses...

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Charlie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Atria Stamford

To whom it may concern I have experience in elderly care(volunteering) for the majority of my life. I’m 67 years old, and in 2019, just before the pandemic, I was asked to help an elderly friend...

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Vincent

I visited this facility

Review of Atria Stamford

The people at Atria Stamford were very friendly. It was a nice residential area. The facilities were very appealing, but the add-ons for care were unexpectedly high priced. The staff was very...

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