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Assisted Living Communities in Waterbury, Connecticut
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Waterbury, CT below include 165 Assisted Living facilities with 1004 reviews. On average in Waterbury, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.7 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in Waterbury, CT
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The Landing of North Haven
201 Clintonville Rd, North Haven, CT 06473
4.3
(3 reviews)
"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,..."
READ MOREMcLean Living & Care
75 Great Pond Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070
4.2
(7 reviews)
"We chose The Village at McLean Living & Care. A friend recommended it. This one just really fits our needs and wants right now. It's a CCRC. We've seen all the levels, but we have chosen independent and they're building a brand new building that's st..."
READ MOREThe Cottage at Litchfield Hills
376 Goshen Road, Torrington, CT 06790
4.2
(5 reviews)
"The facility that I'm most interested in and that I just visited was in Connecticut, and that's called The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington. I'm pretty impressed by them to the point where I'm going to take my mom back for an assessment. If ..."
READ MOREOne MacDonough Place
1 Macdonough Pl, Middletown, CT 06457
4.1
(6 reviews)
"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..."
READ MOREThe Bradley Home & Pavillion
320 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06450
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured The Bradley Home and Pavilion and I had to call the person who gave the tour to find out if I got in, but there was really no response. She was rude to me, she could have called me to tell me that I didn't get in. They clean the rooms and fe..."
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Apple Rehab Cromwell
156 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My daughter is in Apple Rehab Cromwell for rehab. They are well-equipped and staffed. She's in a private room. They have a dining hall and activity room. It's an older building. The staff is fine...."
READ MORESmithfield Gardens Assisted Living
26 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483
4.0
(6 reviews)
"I've been through the facilities of Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living and it's very nice. First, I liked it because it was convenient. It was close to my house so I could come over. If my loved one needs help, I'm there. Second, is the price. He is ..."
READ MOREBishop Wicke Health Center
584 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I have been acquainted with this facility since my grandmother was a resident here back in the 1980s. It was a wonderful facility then and continues to be. At present I am a daily visitor to a long time friend and am most impressed with the care an..."
READ MOREOrchards At Southington
34 Hobart Street, Southington, CT 06489
4.0
(7 reviews)
"The Orchards At Southington is very pricey, and I do not think we can afford it. You get everything there. The visit was great. We loved it. It had everything included, which is what I was looking for. We liked the layout, and we liked that it includ..."
READ MORECedar Mountain Commons
3 John H Stewart Dr, Newington, CT 06111
3.8
(7 reviews)
"Jefferson House is fairly modern and up to date. The residents had their own, semi-private rooms and a very nice dining room. One drawback was that the monthly fee was $14,000. Many of the residents were confined to wheelchairs. Some of them were wel..."
READ MOREThe Watermark At 3030 Park
3030 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
3.8
(16 reviews)
"Everything I saw at The Watermark At 3030 Park was a five. The place is nice and new. It has been refurbished and it is completely renovated. It is very nice. I was showed a couple of rooms, and they are very nice. Everything was new...."
READ MORECandlewood Valley Health And R
30 Park Lane East, New Milford, CT 06776
3.8
(11 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 ..."
READ MOREApple Rehab Shelton Lakes
5 Lake Road, Shelton, CT 06484
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My Dad has been at Apple Rehab in Shelton for 3 years. They are wonderful. I have only witnessed staff treating residents and visitors with dignity, respect and care. They really are extended family The facility is clean and well run. During Covi..."
READ MORENewtown Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
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..."
READ MORESt Joseph's Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center
6448 MAIN STREET, Trumbull, CT 06611
3.5
(9 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..."
READ MOREOrange Health Care Center
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..."
READ MOREComplete Care at Glendale
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 !..."
READ MOREThe Retreat
90 Retreat Avenue,, Hartford, CT 06106
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother is a 90 year old resident at the Retreat. I can't say enough about what a wonderful warm and caring place this is. The staff are very attentive and the residents are all so friendly and warm. This is my mother's third assisted living due to..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Waterbury, CT and Nearby Cities
On average, seniors in Waterbury pay $5,088 per month for assisted living services, which is competitive compared to the state norm of $5,129 but higher than the national average of $4,500. Local care costs are well below the average of $6,273 in Bridgeport and about $140 less than care costs in nearby Hartford. In Norwich, rates are about $790 lower than in Waterbury, and across state lines, residents pay $5,750 for care in New York City.
Waterbury
$5,088
Connecticut
$5,129
United States
$4,500
Bridgeport
$6,273
Hartford
$5,225
Norwich
$4,300
New York, NY
$5,750
Paying for Assisted Living in Waterbury
Assisted living communities in Waterbury charge $5,088 per month for care and housing.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Waterbury
Seniors in assisted living facilities who receive Social Security Income may be eligible for the Optional State Supplement. The state's Home Care Program for the Elderly does offer assistance to those in select assisted living facilities, but this demonstrator program is not currently available in Waterbury.Â
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 Waterbury, CT
Compared to other senior care options in Waterbury, assisted living is economically priced at $5,088. This is less than half the cost of nursing home care, which provides intensive around-the-clock medical services and monitoring for rates starting at $13,090. Assisted living rates average about $155 and $250 less per month than in-home care and home health care, respectively, which feature a similar range of services in the individual’s home. Adult day health care may be a more cost-effective alternative at $1,885 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,885
Assisted Living Facility
$5,088
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,090
Note: Data for Waterbury was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Haven, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Waterbury
Waterbury and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Waterbury, please visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Waterbury
Waterbury Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Kathy
5.0
Review of The Village at East Farms
My mother-in-law is living here now for almost two years. The place is clean . Everyone who works there is nice and friendly. Every day she gets a list of activities, with something for everyone....
Assisted Living
Jordan
1.0
Review of Abbott Terrace Health Center
Place is under staffed, administrator is very arrogant and have no knowledge of medical background, horrible in every way, wouldn't recommend any family to have a love one stay a day here
Assisted Living
M.
5.0
Review of The Village at East Farms
The Village at East Farms was very nice. I liked it very much. The only thing was that it was pricey and I wanted something with a little bit more room. When I walked in there, it reminded me of a...