Shelton is a riverside city with about 41,900 residents, a fifth (21.2%) of whom are aged 65 or older. It boasts a doctor-to-resident ratio around 37% higher than the U.S. average and is home to Ivy Brook Medical Center, which offers primary care and some specialist services. Yale New Haven Hospital, a nationally recognized 1,541-bed facility, is also less than 10 miles away.
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, nursing homes in Shelton are less expensive than the Connecticut average, with semiprivate rooms costing around $13,090. Nursing homes offer meal services, adapted activity programs, personal care assistance and 24/7 skilled services, such as disease monitoring, rehabilitation therapies, IV therapy and wound care. These facilities are most suitable for individuals with health conditions requiring close monitoring from skilled professionals. Seniors in relatively good health are likely better served by home care or assisted living, which provide limited skilled nursing services alongside personal care and daily errand assistance.
This guide outlines how Shelton's nursing home rates fair in comparison to those in other Connecticut cities and alternative local long-term care services. It also includes links to free resources and an overview of financial assistance programs available to seniors.