Shady Oaks Assisted Living
344 Stevens St, Bristol, CT 06010
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Bristol, a suburban city in Connecticut's Naugatuck Valley region, sits roughly 100 miles from both New York and Boston. The area boasts a collective 151 assisted living facilities where aging...
This directory contains an overview of assisted living facilities in the Bristol area, comprising 797 reviews, which earn an average rating of . Read on to learn more about the area's quality of care.
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344 Stevens St, Bristol, CT 06010
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READ MORE655 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488
4.8
(8 reviews)
"I like Motif by Monarch. It's very nice. It fits my needs. The location was great. The people there were great. The activities seemed to be good. It's an A-plus. They had a library and a gathering room with a bar, and that was nice. They can eat outd..."
READ MORE645 Saybrook Road, Middletown, CT 06457
4.8
(20 reviews)
"As a Deacon at First Congregational Church Cromwell, I work with the activities director to provide an ecumenical service for residents. The staff has been wonderful in providing a clean, beautiful and peaceful setting for the service as well as publ..."
READ MORE550 Old County Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
4.7
(12 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is fabulous! I highly recommend Stonebrook at Windsor Locks for your loved one!..."
READ MORE60 Cold Spring Rd, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
4.7
(10 reviews)
"We toured The Residence at Ferry Park. We just like the presentation, the cleanliness, the menu, and the caring of the staff. The menu looked good and my mom was very pleased. There's everything available from the hair salon to all the different grou..."
READ MORE35 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..."
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802 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077
4.5
(16 reviews)
"The staff is awesome, very caring and friendly, always willing to lend a hand. The meals are freshly prepared with optional choices as needed. The rooms are nice, the facility is very clean...."
READ MORE142 Cooper Avenue, Weatogue, CT 06089
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My daughter is in Anthology of Simsbury. They're very good. They're brand new and they're doing very well. It looks like a five-star hotel. The staff is great, and we get along fine. Their dining room is closed mostly because of COVID. They wear mask..."
READ MORE160 Simsbury Road , West Hartford, CT 06117
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Hoffman SummerWood Community was a very nice community. It's a Jewish community pretty much. It was very friendly and I met the rabbi there. My friend is a pretty devout Catholic, and I thought this might not be the best place for her. I didn't see a..."
READ MORE173 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 MORE403 West Center St., Manchester, CT 06040
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Arbors of Hop Brook was very clean and very updated. The place was very well kept. The decorations and the interior design were all very updated. It's very nice and very pleasant there. I went with the family, and we checked in. Whoever was at the de..."
READ MORE21 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 MORE511 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 ..."
READ MORE1 Hamilton Heights Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119
4.4
(21 reviews)
"We toured AVIVA West Hartford. It was spacious, it was clean, and it had plenty of activities for people to use. We liked the theater, the restaurant, and the dining area. We liked the type of activities that we saw going on. The people who live ther..."
READ MORE432 Buckland Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
4.4
(17 reviews)
"My father will be moving into The Village at Buckland Court. Everyone's been really friendly. They make my dad very welcome there. It's very spacious inside. We liked how there was a lot of little gathering spots in the building. Everyone's very welc..."
READ MORE200 Deming Street, South Windsor, CT 06074
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My father moved into The Residence at South Windsor Farms. Our overall experience with it is very positive. I like that they know all the residents and that they make sure that they're getting the care that they need. The room is bright and up to dat..."
READ MORE20 Devonwood Drive, Farmington, CT 06032
4.3
(37 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Gables Farmington. The lake was beautiful. The person who gave us the tour and the people in general were really nice. The rooms were also very nice. There's a great view of the lake there. The food was good. The dining area was ve..."
READ MORE180 Scott Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
4.3
(26 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is living here now for almost two years. The place is clean . Everyone who works there is nice and friendly. Every day she gets a list of activities, with something for everyone. We have peace of mind knowing someone is always lookin..."
READ MORE7 Canal Road, Suffield, CT 06078
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My dad is at Suffield by the River. Overall, the facility is wonderful. The food is wonderful. The staff for the most part is good. Like everybody, I think, they're a little short-staffed, but they're very caring. We had some problems in the beginnin..."
READ MORE550 Avery Heights, Hartford, CT 06106
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We will be moving into Avery Heights. The feeling we got walking in the front door was that it was an active, friendly place. Everybody was upbeat and walking around with smiles on. The staff was very friendly, outgoing, helpful, and very happy to be..."
READ MOREGenworth's2024 Cost of Care Survey reports the cost of assisted living in the Bristol area as being around $5,475 per month. While more expensive than Hartford, where monthly rates total $5,248, Bristol remains more affordable than other cities in Connecticut. Care in Bridgeport costs around $10,213 per month, and rates in Norwich are over $10,000 higher than in Bristol, at $15,750.
Bristol
$5475
Connecticut
$4776
United States
$5350
Bridgeport
$10213
Hartford
$5248
Norwich
$15750
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
Adult day care, the most budget-friendly type of senior support, sees monthly costs of around $2,167. Aging in place with the support of in-home care offers a slightly more affordable option than assisted living at $4,195, while home health care is more expensive at $6,864 as it includes medical services. Nursing homes offer the most comprehensive support and subsequently incur the highest care fees of $16,030 per month.
In-Home Care
$4195
Home Health Care
$6864
Adult Day Health Care
$2167
Assisted Living Facility
$5475
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$16030
Note: Since data for Bristol is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, New Haven Area, instead.
Seniors who are considering assisted living in Bristol can contact the North Central Area Aging on Aging, the long-term care ombudsman or the city’s senior center for assistance. Local nonprofits and veterans groups also offer helpful services for those who need long-term care and similar supports.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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North Central Area Agency on Aging | (800) 994-9422 | The North Central Area Agency on Aging serves more than 20,000 seniors in Bristol and dozens of neighboring communities. It’s a one-stop shop for services covered by CT CHOICES, including Medicare insurance counseling, government benefits screenings, information and referrals. It also offers person-centered long-term care consultations and respite care grants for family caregivers who need time off. |
Bristol Senior Center | (860) 584-7895 | The City of Bristol operates a full-service senior center for residents aged 55 and older. It offers a busy calendar of recreational activities, including crafts, fitness classes, pickle ball and card games. Trained volunteers provide Medicare insurance counseling and benefits checkups for seniors who need help paying for medications or insurance premiums. The center offers low-cost health and wellness services, including dental cleanings, podiatry and classes on reiki and reflexology. |
Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs | (860) 594-6604 | The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs helps veterans and their dependents apply for state and federal benefits, including Aid & Attendance stipends designed to help with the cost of personal care. This state agency operates two long-term care communities. The Hartford Regional Office is also home to the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman North Central Region | (860) 424-5221 | The state’s Long-term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for assisted living and nursing home residents, informs them of their rights and helps them access quality care. Seniors in Bristol are served by the ombudsman for the state’s North Central Region. Services are free and confidential, and the ombudsman is dedicated to ensuring that seniors and their families are treated with respect. |
Human Resources Agency of New Britain | (860) 225-8601 | The HRA of New Britain is a multiservice nonprofit serving seniors in New Britain, Bristol and surrounding towns. It operates five divisions that assist seniors and families by promoting independence and economic self-sufficiency. HRA of New Britain offers income tax preparation assistance, financial counseling, limited transportation and help accessing senior housing and social services. |
New Haven-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Connecticut are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.