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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Haven, CT for 2024

West Haven is a beautiful city on Long Island Sound with miles of sandy beaches, outstanding bird-watching and fishing spots and unique shopping and dining amenities. The city operates a senior shuttle to make area amenities accessible to older adults who don’t drive, and its relative affordability supports a worry-free lifestyle. Of the city’s 55,000 residents, about 14% are aged 65 and over, creating a demand for age-friendly services and long-term care solutions.

West Haven also has several assisted living facilities that provide practical care and comfortable housing for seniors who need a daily helping hand. These facilities balance assistance with independence through individualized care plans, and many feature apartment-style units for added comfort. Residents can enjoy daily meals and obtain transportation to local medical appointments and cultural destinations, and on-site activities support socialization and engagement. On average, seniors in West Haven pay $5,088 per month for assisted living, which is higher than the national norm of $4,500 but lower than Connecticut’s average of $5,129.

Through this guide, readers can learn more about how assisted living pricing in West Haven compares to other communities in the region. The guide also highlights some of the ways seniors pay for long-term care. 

 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in West Haven

In West Haven, assisted living facilities are officially licensed as assisted living service agencies, and they comply with rules and guidelines set by the Department of Public Health. This department enforces minimum standards for housing requirements, staffing and staff training, nutrition services and recreation. It also publishes information on laws that affect those in assisted living. 

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in West Haven

  • Seniors pay state income taxes on all retirement income at rates ranging from 3-7%. Social Security benefits are taxed as normal income, although seniors who earn less than $75,000 per year are exempt from this tax. This exemption may help some seniors afford assisted living expenses in West Haven.
  • The West Haven Senior Shuttle provides free transportation services on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to city residents aged 55 and over. This shuttle, which is based out of the local senior center, can help seniors attend errands and social outings and supplement services they receive through assisted living.
  • West Haven is one of the more cost-effective places to live in Connecticut, which may appeal to older adults managing retirement expenses on fixed incomes. On a 100-point index based on a national norm of 100, the city scores 107.3. Although this indicates local living costs are 7% higher than the national norm, this score is a little lower than the Connecticut rating of 111.8. This may result in comparatively competitive assisted living costs.
  • Crime occurs a little less often in West Haven than in the typical U.S. city, fostering a welcoming environment for current and prospective assisted living residents. The city rates 17.8 for violent crime and 33.6 for property crime on a 100-point scale. By comparison, respective national norms are 22.7 and 35.4.
  • On a 10-point comfort index, West Haven has a high score of 9, indicating pleasant weather throughout the year. Temperatures range from lows of 21 degrees Fahrenheit in January to highs of 83 degrees Fahrenheit in March, and the city gets 29 inches of snow and 48 inches of rainfall annually. Assisted living facilities typically offer individually controlled thermostats in residents’ rooms, as well as indoor and outdoor activities and amenities to promote year-round comfort.
  • While West Haven doesn’t have any hospitals, its proximity to New Haven gives assisted living residents access to Yale New Haven Hospital’s main and Saint Raphael campus. To help seniors manage their medical care, many assisted living facilities provide medical concierge services and nonemergency medical transportation.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in West Haven

In West Haven, assisted living facilities charge $5,088 per month for care.

 

The Cost of Assisted Living in 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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

 

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.

Financial Assistance in Connecticut

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.

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.

Laws and Regulations in Connecticut

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