Atria Larson Place
1450 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
"Atria Larson Place seemed like a very good place and they had some very good ideas about how to proceed in the future...
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1450 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
"Atria Larson Place seemed like a very good place and they had some very good ideas about how to proceed in the future...
21 Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
"Coachman Square at Woodbridge was bright and sunny. Everyone was very nice. The rooms were sufficient in size as well as...
330 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
"They are really attentive. My dad is in their assisted living. I think they have great communication. They have a lot of...
245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
"Everyone is very kind. They know your name and what you need to help you out. The room is great. The interactions and...
197 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
"Charter Senior Living of Orange is absolutely beautiful. It has plenty of options for what kind of room, how much care...
35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT 06518
"Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is a very lovely place. It meets all my needs, such as nursing care, transportation...
173 Alps Rd, Branford, CT 06405
"It was a very bright, nice, and friendly community. The rooms were smaller than I anticipated, but they were comfortable...
111 South Shore Dr, East Haven, CT 06512
"I was happy with The Village at Mariner's Point. It was very pleasant, professional, and clean. The director came right...
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...
77 Plains Road, Milford, CT 06461
"I thought Carriage Green at Milford presented very beautifully when I drove up, and the inside is beautiful. It's just...
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
"Spring Village at Stratford was a pretty nice and a well-maintained community. It's multiple floors and a little bit...
62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
"I saw Dogwood Home featured on Channel 12 News and I was very intrigued. Never had I heard of this concept, an actual...
2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
"Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull seemed a little bit older. The hallways were a little bit narrower than the other...
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...
655 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488
"Everyone at the facility has been welcoming and very helpful. Staff goes out of their way to make the residents...
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...
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...
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...
101 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416
At Covenant Living of Cromwell, assisted living is designed to help residents with day-to-day activities, while...
46 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801
"Maplewood at Stony Hill is a state of the art facility strictly for dementia patients only. It had farm-to-table and had...
New Haven’s higher-than-average monthly cost also makes it higher than many other cities throughout the state, but not all of them. Its cost per month is higher than Norwich’s cost by $745 and Hartford’s by $692 per month, but it’s lower than Bridgeport’s by $1,393.
New Haven
$6,445
Connecticut
$6,300
The United States
$4,300
Norwich
$5,700
Hartford
$5,753
Bridgeport
$7,838
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in New Haven is $6,445. While this is only $145 per month higher than the state average, it’s $2,145 above the national median.
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.
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.
Seniors may also want to compare the costs of other types of senior care. Adult day health care is the least expensive at $1,110 but offers very limited levels of non-residential care. In Connecticut, seniors can get at-home care at a lower cost than assisted living. Homemaker services average $4,767 per month, and home health aides cost an average of $4,948. Nursing home facilities offer the highest level of residential care but can cost double the amount of assisted living. Semiprivate rooms average $12,395 while private rooms average $13,357 monthly.
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,948
Adult Day Health Care
$1,110
Assisted Living Facility
$6,445
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,395
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$13,357
Seniors in New Haven have several local, regional and statewide resources that offer free programs and services specifically for older adults. Each of these resources offers various ways to help seniors remain safe, healthy, active and engaged.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| City of New Haven Elderly Services | (203) 946-8550 | The Department of Elderly Services assists seniors aged 55 or older by providing case management and referral services to help with medical, legal, nutritional, financial and housing needs. It strives to help seniors remain active and retain their independence and provides a variety of fun, annual events. |
| Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut | (203) 785-8533 | The AOASCC is an independent nonprofit organization that serves seniors aged 60 or older and individuals with disabilities in greater New Haven. It provides opportunities for staying healthy and active through exercise, health classes and social involvement, and it offers advocacy and services to help clients remain as independent and engaged as possible. AOASCC also offers volunteer opportunities and partners with other nonprofits to provide an array of other services. |
| Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven | (203) 230-8994 | IVCG is a nonprofit that serves seniors aged 60 or older in the greater New Haven area. It provides free rides to medical appointments, regardless of income, including appointments for outpatient procedures, dental visits, same-day surgeries, therapy and counseling. Rides are provided Monday through Friday by volunteers. It also provides free adult incontinence products and lends gently used durable medical equipment to seniors in need. |
| Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program South Central Region | (860) 823-3366 | The Connecticut LTCOP ensures assisted living facility residents understand their rights and operates Inclusive Communities Work Groups to address bullying, education and outreach. Volunteer advocates and ombudsmen support LTC residents by helping them work with nursing home staff for changes to improve their quality of life, and they strive to help residents and staff communicate better with each other. |
| Senior Centers | (203) 946-8558 (203) 946-8541 (203) 946-8544 | The City of New Haven operates three senior centers, including the Atwater Senior Center, Dixwell/Newhallville Senior Center and East Shore Senior Center. Each facility offers a range of programs to help seniors stay active and social. Each site also provides congregate meals, health screenings and volunteer opportunities. |
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.