Norwich is a small Connecticut city nestled along the Long Island Sound and home to more than 40,000 residents with a senior population comprising 17.1%. Although health care costs are about 5% higher than national figures, residents have access to 202 physicians in the area. The city’s main medical facility, Backus Hospital, offers numerous health care services, including cardiology, cancer care and a 24-hour emergency room. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Norwich pay about $12,821 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home.
Nursing homes provide 24-hour skilled nursing care and other specialty services, including rehabilitative therapies and personal care assistance. These facilities are ideal for seniors who can no longer live alone safely and require around-the-clock supervision. Home health care and assisted living are less intensive options better suited for older adults who are still somewhat independent and need limited care.
In this guide, readers can explore local nursing home costs and how they compare to other senior care options. Additionally, this guide outlines financial assistance and free resources to help seniors access needed care.
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93 West Town Street, Norwich, CT, 06360
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Norwichtown Rehabilitation is a nursing home and rehabilitation. They have a lot of staff, they're very helpful, and it's very easy to inquire how my mother is doing. There is always somebody that will answer or refer me to the right person so we're ..."
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60 Crouch Ave, Norwich, CT, 06360
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Regency Heights is a skilled nursing home and the person that we placed there liked the facility. They also accepted the insurance that we have. They have case management and social works. They have activities and programs available for the residents..."
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186 Jerry Browne Road, Mystic, CT, 06355
5.0
(19 reviews)
"My mother has lived happily in StoneRidge for over 5 years. This year, like for so many others, has been a challenge. While living out of state, I've tried to keep in close contact as she has undergone a variety of medical issues. Presently, at Av..."
READ MORE475 High Street, Mystic, CT, 06355
3.8
(4 reviews)
"I was looking for long term care facilities for my mother in law who is starting to show signs of dementia. She currently lives with me, but I feel she needs 24 hour care. I have heard amazing things about Mystic Healthcare from friends and family me..."
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235 Lestertown Rd, Groton, CT, 06340
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I toured Fairview - The Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut. I was hoping to get my aunt in there. It's superb. I know them from having visited the father of a friend three years ago who was in their skilled nursing/memory care, and they're amazing at wh..."
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36 Broadway, Colchester, CT, 06415
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I want to specifically recognize my Grandmothers nurse Stacy!! As a nurse I have high expectations about the quality of care and the level of expertise that staff will have when caring for my Grandmother. I can feel confident and at peace knowing the..."
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31 Vauxhall St, New London, CT, 06320
"My father-in-law was a patient at Beechwood twice. I cannot thank this dedicated team of professionals enough for their kind, loving care. The nurses and CNAs cared for him as if he were a member of their family. The therapists worked diligently t..."
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1145 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340
3.6
(7 reviews)
"Excellent nursing staff! ..."
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20 Babcock Ave, Plainfield, CT, 06374
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved in at Villa Maria Nursing & Rehab Community, Inc last February. She's doing as well as can be expected. She's getting around OK, and she seems to like it. The place seems to be clean and there's plenty of parking. It's an older building ..."
READ MORE4 Greentree Dr, Waterford, CT, 06385
"Thank you Greentree Manor for a stay that exceeded my expectation. Every department provided the care i needed. If ever needed in the future ill be back. Thank you. ..."
READ MORE44 Maritime Dr, Mystic, CT, 06355
3.3
(6 reviews)
"Pendelton's staff/nurses, were friendly and helpful. The rooms were large, clean and comfortable. My needs were met sufficiently. I enjoyed physical therapy. The food was average...."
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88 Clark Lane, Waterford, CT, 06385
3.3
(3 reviews)
"NLRC was my father's last home before he passed. His nurses always made him comfortable and took the best care of him till his last days. The staff, was very loving and caring for him and our family. They went above and beyond to let us enjoy our las..."
READ MORE5 Richard Brown Drive, Uncasville, CT, 06382
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I am appalled at the way the conditions have been becoming over here. The floors are taped because the floors are coming up, the only time you see aids when they’re on their cell phones in the hallway, can’t get your loved one changed and it’s 11 AM,..."
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59 Harrington Ct, Colchester, CT, 06415
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was taken to Complete Care at Harrington Court. This is where the hospital released her. I didn't like anything about it. They need to improve the staff. The staffing is hideous. The food was awful. The response to someone pushing a button ..."
READ MORE28 BROADWAY, Mystic, CT, 06355
"Apple Rehab Mystic, located in Mystic, CT, offers a variety of care types including short-term rehabilitation care, memory care, skilled nur..."
READ MORETo access nursing home care in Norwich, seniors pay an average monthly rate of $12,821 for a semiprivate room and $14,007 for a private room.
Norwich offers a semiprivate room for nursing home care at a monthly rate of $12,821, which is higher than the national median of $7,908 but lower than Connecticut’s statewide average of $13,764. Bridgeport has a higher nursing home rate at $16,805 per month, while seniors in Hartford pay about $426 more for care than those in Norwich. New Haven is also more expensive at $13,090 per month. Prices drop in Putnam, where seniors pay a lower monthly rate at $11,863 than in Norwich.
Norwich
$12,821
Connecticut
$13,764
The United States
$7,908
Bridgeport
$16,805
Hartford
$13,247
New Haven
$13,090
Putnam
$11,863
Norwich offers several senior care options. For around-the-clock skilled medical care in a nursing home, seniors pay $12,821 per month for a semiprivate room and $14,007 for a private room. Older adults wishing to age in place can access in-home care or home health care for a monthly rate of $5,506. Assisted living is a less intensive residential care option that costs $4,300 per month. Adult day health care offers the lowest monthly rate at $1,907.
In-Home Care
$5,506
Home Health Care
$5,506
Adult Day Health Care
$1,907
Assisted Living Facility
$4,300
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$12,821
Nursing Home (private room)
$14,007
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.
There are numerous government programs and nonprofits throughout Norwich that provide advocacy and other services to help seniors access needed care. The following table outlines resources offering access to health care coverage, free legal services and nutritional meals. Seniors and their families can contact these programs for more information.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Resources Agency on Aging | (860) 887-3561 | The Senior Resources Agency on Aging serves as the area agency on aging and an advocate for eastern Connecticut seniors. The agency's programs for older adults and their families include Medicare counseling, nutrition education and benefits checkups. |
| Norwich Vet Center | (860) 887-1755 | The Norwich Vet Center offers free, confidential help for veterans, service members and their families in a nonmedical environment. Individuals can access counseling services for mental health issues such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, family issues or grief and bereavement. |
| Connecticut Medicaid Program | (800) 842-2159 | Medicaid is offered through Connecticut's Department of Social Services and provides health care coverage for low-income seniors. To be eligible, older adults must meet certain requirements, such as being 65 or older and earning an annual income below the federal poverty level. |
| Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) | (866) 388-1888 | Connecticut's LTCOP responds to and investigates complaints made by long-term care facility residents to improve their quality of life and care. After a complaint is filed, an ombudsman speaks with nursing home staff to discuss concerns and resolutions while maintaining the resident's confidentiality. |
| Connecticut Legal Services | (860) 344-0447 | Connecticut Legal Services is the state's largest legal aid agency providing various civil legal services to low-income individuals. By contacting the agency, seniors can access assistance with health care coverage, housing, powers of attorney, financial exploitation and debt burden. The agency also offers legal education and outreach services. |
| Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA) | (860) 889-1365 | TVCCA is a nonprofit that advocates for the needs of eastern Connecticut's economically disadvantaged populations. The organization provides several services for seniors, including meal delivery and energy bill payment assistance. Adults must be aged 60 or older to be eligible. |
Nursing Homes
Rosemary
4
Review of Norwichtown Rehabilitation
Norwichtown Rehabilitation is a nursing home and rehabilitation. They have a lot of staff, they're very helpful, and it's very easy to inquire how my mother is doing. There is always somebody that...
Provider response
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Caring4820
3
Review of Regency Heights Of Norwich
Regency Heights is a skilled nursing home and the person that we placed there liked the facility. They also accepted the insurance that we have. They have case management and social works. They...
Nursing Homes
mrunnels1913
3
Review of Norwichtown Rehabilitation
Both of my grandmothers stayed at this particular facility. The nurses were nice and treated them with respect, and saw to it that their needs were always met. They both had their own room which...
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