Assisted Living Communities in Waterbury, Connecticut

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.

Assisted living communities in Waterbury charge $5,088 per month for care and housing.

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.

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.