Assisted Living Communities in West Haven, Connecticut
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in West Haven, CT below include 125 Assisted Living facilities with 696 reviews. On average in West Haven, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Apple Rehab West Haven
308 Savin Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
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READ MOREThe Soundview at Savin Rock
1 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORERegalCare at West Haven
310 Terrace Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
"Welcome to RegalCare at West Haven! RegalCare at West Haven offers a robust roster of care options tailored to the needs of each individual ..."
READ MOREJust Like Home's Dogwood Home
62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
5.0
(16 reviews)
"I looked at this facility for my 91yr. Old mom who has dementia. I feel it is a perfect solution for her . The staff were engaged and genuinely caring of the residents. It was a warm and cozy home without a hint of the institutionalized feel but..."
READ MOREJust Like Home's Long Hill Home
757 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06907
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The name of the establishment says it all. Just Like Home! I am so happy with the wonderful staff the accommodations for my mother.The ratio of residents to aids is small and you get to know all the residents and their family members . I feel that th..."
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Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
448 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sturges Ridge of Fairfield was excellent. The tour was great, and the staff was great. Because it's assisted living, they didn't have full kitchens in any of the apartments. They also didn't have a washer and dryer. You have to be willing to eat the ..."
READ MORESpring Meadows by Monarch
6949 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611
4.8
(15 reviews)
"I love the Spring Meadows by Monarch. It was clean and bright. The decor was amazing. They had that soothing blue. And the residents that we passed by were really pleasant. They were all so very happy. The room itself was just amazing. It was a perfe..."
READ MOREMotif by Monarch
655 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488
4.8
(7 reviews)
"Everyone at the facility has been welcoming and very helpful. Staff goes out of their way to make the residents comfortable. Very supportive environment...."
READ MORESunrise of Fairfield
1571 Stratfield Rd., Fairfield, CT 06825
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Sunrise of Fairfield seemed new, fresh, and clean. The attendants were very pleasant. The staff member who toured me around was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time discussing things and answering questions. Maybe they could have had a little m..."
READ MOREMaplewood at Orange
245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I tried to keep my husband Rich home for as long as possible. He was a 72 year old when things started getting very hard to manage. Finding Maplewood at Orange has given Rich a new lease on life. He is thriving there. Everyone from the top down has g..."
READ MORESpring Village at Stratford
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
4.6
(13 reviews)
"Our tour of Spring Village at Stratford was great. The director we met with was very bubbly. She was full of excitement and joy. You could tell she loved what she was doing, and she was very informative. It was a detailed tour. As soon as we walked i..."
READ MOREBenchmark Senior Living at Hamden
35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT 06518
4.5
(14 reviews)
"My sister is at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden. They all seem to be very caring people and want to help and do the best they can for her. I've enjoyed all of their staff. Every time they greet me and my sister they're very friendly, very caring, a..."
READ MOREAll American Assisted Living at Coram
463 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY 11727
4.5
(7 reviews)
"Everything was good about All American Assisted Living at Coram. There were a lot of activities and the staff was nice, friendly, and helpful. They answered questions. They had the courtyard, the rec room, the little gym, arts and crafts, and all the..."
READ MORECarriage Green at Milford
77 Plains Road, Milford, CT 06461
4.5
(20 reviews)
"I toured Carriage Green at Milford. The tour was fine. I thought it was really excellent. They have everything you ever need. The staff showed me three different rooms. The two 1-bedrooms were perfect. I wasn't interested in the studios, but the ot..."
READ MOREHarborChase of Branford
173 Alps Rd, Branford, CT 06405
4.5
(4 reviews)
"It is assisted living. They provide three meals a day in the dining room. The rooms didn't have full kitchens. There was just a small refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. Overall, the rooms were small. The staff described what storage space was ava..."
READ MOREChurch Hill Village
2 The Boulevard, Newtown, CT 06470
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I like Church Hill Village very much, and we're considering it. It is a lovely place, very clean and attractive, and the food was very good. We were given a tour of the potential rooms we could rent and live in, and they were lovely. The manager is a..."
READ MOREBenchmark at Split Rock
708A Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
4.4
(17 reviews)
"Benchmark at Split Rock was very nice. The lady we talked to was excellent and very informative. We looked at both assisted living and memory care. Everything seemed good. They sent us home with some sandwiches, and they tasted fine...."
READ MORECoachman Square at Woodbridge
21 Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
4.4
(11 reviews)
"I visited coachman square with my mother a week ago. This community is incredible! Everyone interacted with each other. The staff is amazing and caring. I spoke to one of the residents and she raved about the place. She had visited several places bef..."
READ MOREThe Village at Kensington Place
511 Kensington Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
4.4
(19 reviews)
"The Village at Kensington Place is big enough, but it's not humongous. The memory care unit has a fabulous setup. The rooms are clean. The food was great. I thought it was a really nice place. The people seemed very caring. The girl who was going to ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in West Haven, CT and Nearby Cities
Seniors in West Haven pay monthly median rates of $5,088 for assisted living. While this is nearly $600 higher than the national norm, it’s in line with the Connecticut average of $5,129. Care costs in Hartford are a little higher at $5,225, but in Norwich, monthly fees are about 15% lower than in West Haven. Across state lines in New York, NY, rates exceed West Haven’s norm by 13%, and in Providence, RI, care costs are even higher at $6,063.
West Haven
$5,088
Connecticut
$5,129
United States
$4,500
Hartford
$5,225
Norwich
$4,300
New York, NY
$5,750
Providence, RI
$6,063
Paying for Assisted Living in West Haven
In West Haven, assisted living facilities charge $5,088 per month for care.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Haven
Connecticut does not fund assisted living through its Medicaid program, but eligible seniors can apply for the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders state Medicaid Waiver to help offset the costs. Seniors can receive help finding an assisted living community and applying for financial aid by contacting the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut.
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 West Haven, CT
Assisted living residents in West Haven pay $5,088 per month on average for assisted living, which includes housing, meals and personal care, along with recreational activities and amenities. This is a couple of hundred dollars less than the cost of private care at home, with seniors in this city paying $5,243 for in-home care and $5,339 for specialized home health care. Additionally, assisted living costs less than half the monthly rate of nursing home care, which starts at $13,090 for 24-hour medical support and monitoring. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, is more economically priced at $1,885.
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 West Haven was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Haven, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in West Haven
West Haven 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 West Haven, please visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Haven
West Haven 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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Caring1126064
5.0
Review of Seacrest
We loved Seacrest, and that’s probably where we’re going to go. It’s a great place, and it had everything we needed. The rooms were beautiful, spotless, and clean, and there was no odor of any kind.
Assisted Living
Caring107974050
3.0
Review of Seacrest
We chose Seacrest because of price and location. It has room and board, meals, and activities. They have nursing, and they have a doctor that comes in. This is the only place that my wife can...
Assisted Living
Paula31
5.0
Review of Seacrest
What a beautiful facility/location. The staff are wonderful. It is well kept, the food is home cooked (by a wonderful chef) and they make you feel right at home.