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Caring Stars Winner
Maplewood at Danbury
22 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
"Maplewood at Danbury looked lovely. I couldn't find any fault with it except that the parking was not good. It was in a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,975
Assisted Living Communities in Danbury, CT
Situated about 50 miles from New York City, Danbury sits in Fairfield County, where 64...
assisted living communities serve area seniors. As of 2024, seniors planning for long-term residential care in this region expect to spend around $10,213 monthly. This rate runs significantly higher than the state median of $4,776 and the national norm of $5,350.
Our comprehensive directory includes 1229 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in the Danbury region, providing insight into the quality and scope of amenities they provide. Based on this feedback, we record an average quality score of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars among local facilities.
64 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Spring Village at Danbury
8 Glen Hill Road, Danbury, CT 06811
"I was impressed, and I thought they did a very nice job. It's much smaller, and it seemed like it's a different group of...
Assisted Living
$6,536
Keystone Place at Wooster Heights
66 Wooster Heights, Danbury, CT 06810
"My mom is a resident of Keystone Place at Wooster Heights. It is very much a welcoming home. The residents and staff are...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,595
The Cascades Assisted Living Community
13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, CT 06801
"Bethel Health Care is one of the good ones. While no one wants to be in a facility of any kind, sometimes there is not...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,070
Maplewood at Stony Hill
46 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801
"the rooms are spacious and very cleaned compared to most facilities i have toured. Staff was very pleasant and kind. the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
Caring Stars Winner
The Village at Brookfield Common
246A Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804
"This is a fantastic facility, but what makes it extra special is the enthusiasm, care and love the staff gives to all of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,170
Charter Senior Living of Brookfield
291 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804
"We like them for my mother because the memory care facility was on one floor. We like the way it was configured. She...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
Maplewood at Newtown
166 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, CT 06470
"Maplewood is off the road so you're surrounded by woods even though they're building a whole over-55 development next to...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,750
Caring Stars Winner
Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings
640 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
"The caregivers are warm, caring and patient. They honestly seem to enjoy their work and like the residents. "
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,995
Benchmark at Newtown
2 The Boulevard, Newtown, CT 06470
"I like Church Hill Village very much, and we're considering it. It is a lovely place, very clean and attractive, and the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,975
Meadow Ridge
100 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
"I've been to Meadow Ridge at Redding for a visit. It's all beautiful and wonderful, but I can't afford it. It's very...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$12,090
Monarch Southbury
655 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488
"I visited and the staff was really great. They had a nice restaurant and everybody seemed happy. I just think that the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,695
Monarch Spring Meadows
6949 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611
"Spring Meadows Trumbull was lovely, clean, and very nice. The staff was knowledgeable. I was there on a Saturday, but...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,995
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Wilton
96 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897
"My mother has been in Brookdale Place of Wilton for about two months now. It is a fabulous place. The people are caring...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,870
Just Like Home's Dogwood Home
62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
"Upon visiting and touring Just Like Home's Dogwood Home, I was very impressed by the level of attention and care that...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,000
Maplewood at Southport
917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890
"I went to Maplewood at Southport. I think that was the most beautiful facility that I went to, it's the most modern, a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$9,475
Caring Stars Winner
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill
73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855
"Maplewood at Strawberry Hill is the best of all. It's small, nice, and feels comfortable. It doesn't feel like being in...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,900
Just Like Home's Long Hill Home
757 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06907
"The name of the establishment says it all. Just Like Home! I am so happy with the wonderful staff the accommodations for...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$10,000
Maplewood at Darien
599 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
"Maplewood at Darien is small and you feel comfortable. There were residents in their wheelchair, walking around, in...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,550
Old Glory Days
211 Woodbury Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
"Old Glory Days was wonderful. It was beautiful. It was very clean. I liked it because it was open. I didn't like it...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,500
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Jess A
5.0
Review of Spring Village at Danbury
My parents lived at Spring Village At Danbury from May 2025 to Oct 2025. I live in the Midwest but my brother lives in CT and went to see them often.. I had regular contact with the staff to check...
Provider response
Thank you Jessica for kind and honest review. It was a pleasure to care for your parents!
Assisted Living
Reviewer J
5.0
Review of Spring Village at Danbury
Spring Village is a nice facility with spacious rooms and most importantly caring, dedicated caregivers. During my daily visits, staff greets me with a friendly smile and a genuine interest in...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your kind words. We are very happy to provide great care for your loved one.
Assisted Living
Nancy L. Brown
5.0
Review of Spring Village at Danbury
Each room is very accommodating for the residents choice of a studio or 1 bedroom. Weekly household cleaning ensures the rooms and facility are well kept. With 3 meals served daily the menu varies...
Provider response
Thank you so much for providing so many great details about our caring community. We enjoy taking care of your sister very much!
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Danbury seniors pay around $10,213 per month for assisted living. This price tracks higher than the state norm of $4,776 and is nearly double the cost of care in Hartford and New Haven, where rates come in near $5,248 and $5,475, respectively. However, local fees compare favorably to rates of about $15,750 in Norwich.
Danbury
$10,213
Connecticut
$4,776
The United States
$5,350
New Haven
$5,475
Hartford
$5,248
Norwich
$15,750
Paying for Assisted Living in Danbury, CT
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Danbury
Any resident that qualifies for Medicaid can use the program to pay for assisted living facilities. Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an ALF rather than a nursing home may also receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living facilities in Danbury charge around $10,213 per month, which runs higher than the cost of most other senior care options in the city. For example, seniors pay about $6,483 for in-home care and $6,864 for home health care, and adult day health care facilities charge roughly $2,210. However, nursing home care costs considerably more, at approximately $17,444.
In-Home Care
$6,483
Home Health Care
$6,864
Adult Day Health Care
$2,210
Assisted Living Facility
$10,213
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$17,444
Note: Since data for Danbury is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Danbury
Seniors in Danbury can take advantage of several area resources and programs that can help them transition to assisted living or have a better quality of life while already in assisted living care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging | (203) 757-5449 | The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit agency that helps seniors in Danbury and the surrounding area access beneficial services and programs. Some of the services and programs it provides include legal services for seniors who need help with wills or other issues, transportation services, nutrition services and a hotline to report elder abuse. |
| Danbury Vet Center | (203) 790-4000 | The Danbury Vet Center helps seniors who served in the United States military access counseling and other mental health services for issues related to their time in service. It can also help them better understand their VA benefits and connect them to other community resources. |
| Elmwood Hall Senior Center | (203) 797-4686 | The Elmwood Hall Senior Center is available to all Danbury residents who are at least 60 years old. It offers more than three dozen weekly programs, as well as special events throughout the year. Seniors can participate in activities, such as attending lectures, dancing and learning new skills. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Danbury
Danbury-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.
