Whitney Center
200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 06517
4.3
(6 reviews)
"We liked the apartments at Whitney Center, but it was too expensive for us. It looked good, and we would have been satisfied if we could afford it. ..."
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200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 06517
4.3
(6 reviews)
"We liked the apartments at Whitney Center, but it was too expensive for us. It looked good, and we would have been satisfied if we could afford it. ..."
READ MORE75 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 MORE181 E Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
4.2
(8 reviews)
"My father moved into Regency House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Everyone there has been very good and helpful. They couldn't do enough for you. It's a very nice place. My dad has a nice area. It's a shared room. They have a round-the-clock nurse...."
READ MORE1 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 MORE169 Davenport Ave, New Haven, CT 06519
4.0
(15 reviews)
"I am delighted with the care that was given to my mother, and so was she! The staff is amiable and helpful. We love the residents here too! I want to thank everyone here including the social worker, for the patience and amazing care they had given my..."
READ MORE81 Hillside Avenue, Plymouth, CT 06782
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend Jim was at Cook Willow Health and Rehab. It's a good nursing home. They have outings and they have musical people that come to the place and all, and they have a little garden in the back and everything. I like it that it's one of the more ..."
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725 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I dealt with Astoria Park when I went in there to get paperwork. I asked some questions about the facility, and I saw residents outside. Years ago, my grandmother was in there, and they have a fairly good reputation. The staff were pleasant, and they..."
READ MORE320 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..."
READ MORE292 Thorpe Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450
4.0
(3 reviews)
"We looked at Connecticut Baptist Homes. We're on the waiting list for my mom. It was very clean. The residents looked as if they were well cared for. It was staffed well. It was easy to get off the highway to visit. The activities seemed like they we..."
READ MORE600 Bond Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother-in-law resided at Bridgeport Health Center for many years. The place itself was depressing as most are.Its hard to be more than a hospital setting while keeping a sterile and medically necessary type of environment. I feel they could do mor..."
READ MORE1354 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I would definitely recommend this live in rehab to anyone who needs it! My grandma was back on her feet in no time. The first time she was there, it was for 6 months, and we are actually looking to get her to stay there permanently. The nurses are on..."
READ MORE19 Poplar Street, New Milford, CT 06776
4.0
(4 reviews)
"As a result of a serious blood infection that had heart implications and was connected to other intractable health conditions, I was transferred , after a hospital stay, to the Village Crest Rehabilitation Center in New Milford, Connecticut where I r..."
READ MORE66 Clinic Drive, New Britain, CT 06051
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Cassena Care at New Britain is not beautiful, but it certainly seemed to have excellent care. My sister had liked it, and she is doing better than she had with another place. It was excellent and the food was pretty good, not as bland as some places...."
READ MORE156 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 MORE584 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 MORE175 Jefferson St., Fairfield, CT 06825
3.8
(7 reviews)
"The Jewish Home for the Elderly has a good reputation. The therapy is very good. ..."
READ MORE3 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 MORE215 Forest Street, Torrington, CT 06790
3.8
(7 reviews)
"Very strong rehab employees. Meredith was wonderful when working with my brother. Food was better than expected. Facility was older but well kept. If my brother needs I will bring him back to wolcott Hall for therapy..."
READ MORE30 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 MORE3030 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 MOREWaterbury is one of the least expensive cities for nursing home care in the state of Connecticut, about $700 lower than the state average of $13,764. Prices are much higher than the national average of $7,908 per month, however. The only city in Connecticut with less expensive nursing home care is Norwich, with a median rate of $12,821. The average cost in Bridgeport is $16,805, making it the most expensive city. The monthly rate in Hartford is $13,247.
Waterbury
$13,090
Connecticut
$13,764
The United States
$7,908
Bridgeport
$16,805
Hartford
$13,247
Norwich
$12,821
In Waterbury, the average monthly cost for a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $13,090. The average cost for a private room is $14,790 per month.Â
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing homes are by far the most expensive type of senior care in Waterbury by a margin of nearly $8,000. The least expensive type of care in Waterbury is adult day health care, which has an average rate of $1,885 per month. Home care in the city has a median rate of $5,243, and home health care costs $5,339 per month. Assisted living has similar costs to home care at $5,088 per month.Â
Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,885
Assisted Living
$5,088
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$13,090
Nursing Home (private room)
$14,790
There are several city, state and regional government organizations that provide free help for seniors in Waterbury who live in nursing homes or may need a nursing home level of care. There may be income and disability requirements for some of the programs provided by these resources.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (203) 597-4181 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is responsible for addressing reports of abuse and other harmful behaviors taking place in nursing homes throughout Waterbury. The program accepts reports from residents, facility staff, friends, family and any other concerned parties. Representatives can inform residents about their rights and work with homes to improve the quality of care seniors receive. The city of Waterbury is served by the North Western Region of the ombudsman program. |
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging | (203) 757-5449 | The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging is based in Waterbury and provides valuable programs and services to seniors in nursing homes as well as those at home who may be at risk for nursing home placement. Community First Choice, Respite Care Program and the CT Home Care Program may be able to delay the transition to a nursing home. This AAA also offers home-delivered meals, service coordination services and wellness programs. The Medicare Patrol program can assist seniors in Waterbury with their government health benefits. |
Waterbury Senior Services | (203) 597-3444 | Waterbury Senior Services runs the largest senior center in the city, but this department's programs go well beyond the center. Older adults who need help getting to medical appointments or other destinations around the city can contact the shuttle service to get free curbside or door-to-door transportation. The van has a lift for transporting residents with mobility equipment. Bringing Resources To Action To Serve Seniors connects residents with a variety of community resources and programs. |
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Reviewer#RD0822ee
4.0
Review of Cheshire House
My mom is a resident of Cheshire House. The therapists have been very professional. The social worker there is very helpful. The food is surprisingly pretty good for a nursing home. It's very...
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Geraldine K
4.0
Review of Abbott Terrace Health Center
I been wanting to leave this place for a long time but realistically I I can't do it all on my own right now.If I could take Maggie and Allison with me I would do it .They both are Ambassadors...
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dejavv12
1.0
Review of Abbott Terrace Health Center
Please Do Not send your family member to this place one of my family went there perfectly fine only for rehab not even a year he has past away I wasn't notified or nothing they never kept him up...