Assisted Living Facilities in New Haven, CT
New Haven is a coastal city on the northern shore of Long Island Sound in New Haven County. For seniors who like to remain active, New Haven is considered one of the most walkable city centers, and U.S. News ranked it #60 on its list of 150 Best Places to Retire. USA Today also states that Connecticut’s senior population is among the healthiest in the nation and ranks the state’s life expectancy of 85.4 years as the fourth highest nationwide. Over 134,000 people call New Haven home, including more than 13,800 seniors aged 65 or older.
Assisted living communities offer a safe, homelike environment for aging adults who need personalized supportive care but want to retain as much of their independence as possible. The average monthly cost of assisted living in New Haven is $6,445, which is slightly higher than the state average and significantly higher than the national average.
This guide provides information about assisted living in New Haven, including the costs of other senior care options and cost comparisons of assisted living in other Connecticut cities. It also provides several benefits and drawbacks of retiring in New Haven and a list of free senior resources.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in New Haven, CT
Just Like Home’s Dogwood Home
62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT, 06484
Dogwood Home is an extraordinary place. It is pretty much a template for what a care home for the elderly should be. One key factor in its remarkable success is that it is small – only six residents.
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Dogwood Home is an extraordinary place. It is pretty much a template for what a care home for the elderly should be. One key factor in its remarkable success is that it is small – only six residents. These residents are not in an institution, they are in their home; cared for by a small group of staff that they get to know well, and who know them well.
The physical environment in Dogwood Home is impeccable. Each resident has his or her own spacious bedroom with an equally spacious en-suite bathroom. The whole facility has been designed by someone who truly understands the needs of the elderly and infirm. Every visiting medical worker I met there was deeply impressed and more than one said they had never seen anything like it.
The driving force behind Dogwood Home is a remarkable woman with a deep commitment to caring for the elderly with dignity and in comfort. This is a commercial operation but profit is not the primary goal – providing a secure and pleasing environment for the residents is.
Following a stroke, my wife was in a large nursing home for awhile, where she was almost totally withdrawn and immobile (the fact I could not visit her because of Covid-19 restrictions did not help). In a short time in Dogwood Home, where I was free to visit whenever I wanted to (subject to negative Covid test and being masked), she progressed to being much more like herself and to being able to walk [short distances] with the aid of a frame.
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Dogwood Home is an extraordinary place. It is pretty much a template for what a care home for the elderly should be. One key factor in its remarkable success is that it is small – only six residents.
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Dogwood Home is an extraordinary place. It is pretty much a template for what a care home for the elderly should be. One key factor in its remarkable success is that it is small – only six residents. These residents are not in an institution, they are in their home; cared for by a small group of staff that they get to know well, and who know them well.
The physical environment in Dogwood Home is impeccable. Each resident has his or her own spacious bedroom with an equally spacious en-suite bathroom. The whole facility has been designed by someone who truly understands the needs of the elderly and infirm. Every visiting medical worker I met there was deeply impressed and more than one said they had never seen anything like it.
The driving force behind Dogwood Home is a remarkable woman with a deep commitment to caring for the elderly with dignity and in comfort. This is a commercial operation but profit is not the primary goal – providing a secure and pleasing environment for the residents is.
Following a stroke, my wife was in a large nursing home for awhile, where she was almost totally withdrawn and immobile (the fact I could not visit her because of Covid-19 restrictions did not help). In a short time in Dogwood Home, where I was free to visit whenever I wanted to (subject to negative Covid test and being masked), she progressed to being much more like herself and to being able to walk [short distances] with the aid of a frame.
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The Village at Mariner’s Point
111 South Shore Drive, East Haven, CT, 06512
The Village at Mariner’s Point is an assisted living, independent living and memory care facility that boasts majestic ocean views from a seaside hilltop in East Haven, Connecticut. Family memb
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The Village at Mariner’s Point is an assisted living, independent living and memory care facility that boasts majestic ocean views from a seaside hilltop in East Haven, Connecticut. Family members report that the community is immaculate and orderly and that their loved ones are enamored with the view overlooking the ocean. Residents also appreciate the option of remaining in their own apartment as care needs change and also enjoy taking advantage of the many wellness options that are available. Amenities include beautifully manicured gardens, a 68-seat movie theater, Mariner’s Pub, club rooms, health spa and heated indoor swimming pool.
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The Village at Mariner’s Point is an assisted living, independent living and memory care facility that boasts majestic ocean views from a seaside hilltop in East Haven, Connecticut. Family memb
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The Village at Mariner’s Point is an assisted living, independent living and memory care facility that boasts majestic ocean views from a seaside hilltop in East Haven, Connecticut. Family members report that the community is immaculate and orderly and that their loved ones are enamored with the view overlooking the ocean. Residents also appreciate the option of remaining in their own apartment as care needs change and also enjoy taking advantage of the many wellness options that are available. Amenities include beautifully manicured gardens, a 68-seat movie theater, Mariner’s Pub, club rooms, health spa and heated indoor swimming pool.
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Carriage Green at Milford
77 Plains Road, Milford, CT, 06461
Carriage Green at Milford is located in Milford, Connecticut, not far from I-95, Milford Hospital and Baldwin Marsh Wildlife Area. Residents and their guests appreciate the facility’s apartment-style
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Carriage Green at Milford is located in Milford, Connecticut, not far from I-95, Milford Hospital and Baldwin Marsh Wildlife Area. Residents and their guests appreciate the facility’s apartment-style accommodations, which they describe as clean and nice. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s homelike environment and its friendly, caring staff. The facility serves meals in its dining room, and both residents and visitors give high marks for the food. Relatives appreciate the wide variety of activities offered to their loved ones, such as card games, daily exercises and outings.
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Carriage Green at Milford is located in Milford, Connecticut, not far from I-95, Milford Hospital and Baldwin Marsh Wildlife Area. Residents and their guests appreciate the facility’s apartment-style
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Carriage Green at Milford is located in Milford, Connecticut, not far from I-95, Milford Hospital and Baldwin Marsh Wildlife Area. Residents and their guests appreciate the facility’s apartment-style accommodations, which they describe as clean and nice. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s homelike environment and its friendly, caring staff. The facility serves meals in its dining room, and both residents and visitors give high marks for the food. Relatives appreciate the wide variety of activities offered to their loved ones, such as card games, daily exercises and outings.
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Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull
2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT, 06611
Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull is nestled in Trumbull, Connecticut, right beside Maefair Health Care Center and Henry Mucci Highway. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s luxurious common areas, whi
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Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull is nestled in Trumbull, Connecticut, right beside Maefair Health Care Center and Henry Mucci Highway. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s luxurious common areas, which they say are reminiscent of a country club. Residents and their guests can enjoy restaurant-style meals in the facility’s dining room or treat themselves in the on-site ice cream parlor. The staff is consistently praised for their professionalism, and visitors note that staff members seem genuinely interested in getting to know the residents. Visitors praise the activity offerings, which include an exercise pool and off-site trips.
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Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull is nestled in Trumbull, Connecticut, right beside Maefair Health Care Center and Henry Mucci Highway. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s luxurious common areas, whi
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Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull is nestled in Trumbull, Connecticut, right beside Maefair Health Care Center and Henry Mucci Highway. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s luxurious common areas, which they say are reminiscent of a country club. Residents and their guests can enjoy restaurant-style meals in the facility’s dining room or treat themselves in the on-site ice cream parlor. The staff is consistently praised for their professionalism, and visitors note that staff members seem genuinely interested in getting to know the residents. Visitors praise the activity offerings, which include an exercise pool and off-site trips.
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Benchmark at Split Rock
708A Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT, 06484
Benchmark at Split Rock is located in Shelton, Connecticut, near Connecticut Route 8 and Shelton Square Shopping Center. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s modern, well-decorated rooms and its h
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Benchmark at Split Rock is located in Shelton, Connecticut, near Connecticut Route 8 and Shelton Square Shopping Center. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s modern, well-decorated rooms and its hotel-like atmosphere. The facility also receives high marks for its staff, who visitors describe as friendly and very helpful. Benchmark at Split Rock is complimented for its range of dining options, which include a cafe and a formal dining room, and its full activity calendar. Visitors note that residents can play table games, stay fit in exercise classes or watch nightly movies.
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Benchmark at Split Rock is located in Shelton, Connecticut, near Connecticut Route 8 and Shelton Square Shopping Center. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s modern, well-decorated rooms and its h
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Benchmark at Split Rock is located in Shelton, Connecticut, near Connecticut Route 8 and Shelton Square Shopping Center. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s modern, well-decorated rooms and its hotel-like atmosphere. The facility also receives high marks for its staff, who visitors describe as friendly and very helpful. Benchmark at Split Rock is complimented for its range of dining options, which include a cafe and a formal dining room, and its full activity calendar. Visitors note that residents can play table games, stay fit in exercise classes or watch nightly movies.
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The Hearth at Gardenside
173 Alps Road, Branford, CT, 06405
Nestled in the historic shoreline community of Branford, Connecticut, The Hearth at Gardenside features independent living, assisted living and memory care for 132 residents. Residents routinely prais
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Nestled in the historic shoreline community of Branford, Connecticut, The Hearth at Gardenside features independent living, assisted living and memory care for 132 residents. Residents routinely praise the quality of the food, the general cleanliness and the knowledgeable, friendly staff. Families of residents appreciate the staff’s willingness to listen to questions and concerns and note that the high level of professionalism shown by management helps ease concerns about their loved ones. Amenities of this pet-friendly facility include an exercise room, beauty salon and 19 wooded acres to explore. The regularly updated social calendar keeps residents busy and engaged.
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Nestled in the historic shoreline community of Branford, Connecticut, The Hearth at Gardenside features independent living, assisted living and memory care for 132 residents. Residents routinely prais
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Nestled in the historic shoreline community of Branford, Connecticut, The Hearth at Gardenside features independent living, assisted living and memory care for 132 residents. Residents routinely praise the quality of the food, the general cleanliness and the knowledgeable, friendly staff. Families of residents appreciate the staff’s willingness to listen to questions and concerns and note that the high level of professionalism shown by management helps ease concerns about their loved ones. Amenities of this pet-friendly facility include an exercise room, beauty salon and 19 wooded acres to explore. The regularly updated social calendar keeps residents busy and engaged.
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Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT, 06518
Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is an assisted living and memory care facility located in the heart of Hamden, Connecticut, offering studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, including companion suit
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Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is an assisted living and memory care facility located in the heart of Hamden, Connecticut, offering studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, including companion suites, to retired seniors and their small pets. Family members say the facilities are impressive, with amenities such as a general store, hair salon, gym and computer room. Residents can also spend time relaxing in the on-site library, TV room and community garden. The staff plans a number of activities daily, including exercise classes, book club, religious services, arts and crafts, cooking and regular trips to local attractions.
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Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is an assisted living and memory care facility located in the heart of Hamden, Connecticut, offering studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, including companion suit
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Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is an assisted living and memory care facility located in the heart of Hamden, Connecticut, offering studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, including companion suites, to retired seniors and their small pets. Family members say the facilities are impressive, with amenities such as a general store, hair salon, gym and computer room. Residents can also spend time relaxing in the on-site library, TV room and community garden. The staff plans a number of activities daily, including exercise classes, book club, religious services, arts and crafts, cooking and regular trips to local attractions.
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Maplewood at Orange
245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT, 06477
Maplewood at Orange is located in Orange, Connecticut, situated near the PEZ Visitor’s Center, shopping and restaurants. Residents and visitors appreciate the farm-to-table meals served at Maplewood
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Maplewood at Orange is located in Orange, Connecticut, situated near the PEZ Visitor’s Center, shopping and restaurants. Residents and visitors appreciate the farm-to-table meals served at Maplewood at Orange along with the modern style of the facility. Reviewers give high marks for the number of activities offered to keep residents active and healthy, such as group outings to the local casino and theater, exercise classes and group discussions. Some of the many amenities offered at the facility include a fitness center, computer room and a beauty and barber shop.
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Maplewood at Orange is located in Orange, Connecticut, situated near the PEZ Visitor’s Center, shopping and restaurants. Residents and visitors appreciate the farm-to-table meals served at Maplewood
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Maplewood at Orange is located in Orange, Connecticut, situated near the PEZ Visitor’s Center, shopping and restaurants. Residents and visitors appreciate the farm-to-table meals served at Maplewood at Orange along with the modern style of the facility. Reviewers give high marks for the number of activities offered to keep residents active and healthy, such as group outings to the local casino and theater, exercise classes and group discussions. Some of the many amenities offered at the facility include a fitness center, computer room and a beauty and barber shop.
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Spring Village at Stratford
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT, 06614
We saw Spring Village at Stratford assisted living and they’re very friendly and very nice. We saw the dining room, the activities room, and the chapel. They have different floors with the rooms. They
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We saw Spring Village at Stratford assisted living and they’re very friendly and very nice. We saw the dining room, the activities room, and the chapel. They have different floors with the rooms. They had a little nook area and we saw their beauty parlor, their billiard table, and things like that. They’re very clean. The rooms were a little smaller than the ones at the other facility we saw, but it was very nice. They had an activities room and we saw a bingo game, they had card tables, a library, and a piano.
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We saw Spring Village at Stratford assisted living and they’re very friendly and very nice. We saw the dining room, the activities room, and the chapel. They have different floors with the rooms. They
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We saw Spring Village at Stratford assisted living and they’re very friendly and very nice. We saw the dining room, the activities room, and the chapel. They have different floors with the rooms. They had a little nook area and we saw their beauty parlor, their billiard table, and things like that. They’re very clean. The rooms were a little smaller than the ones at the other facility we saw, but it was very nice. They had an activities room and we saw a bingo game, they had card tables, a library, and a piano.
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Atria Larson Place
1450 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06517
Atria Larson Place is nestled next to Lake Whitney in Hamden, Connecticut and provides independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents and their loved ones appreciate the kind and welco
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Atria Larson Place is nestled next to Lake Whitney in Hamden, Connecticut and provides independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents and their loved ones appreciate the kind and welcoming staff as well as the comfortable and spacious rooms at this facility. They also compliment the tasty food, which is served in a resort-like community dining room. The facility receives high praise for scheduling a variety of fun activities, including movie nights, craft-making projects and chair exercises. Residents also enjoy grabbing a snack at the anytime café or admiring the outdoors from the courtyard patio.
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Atria Larson Place is nestled next to Lake Whitney in Hamden, Connecticut and provides independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents and their loved ones appreciate the kind and welco
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Atria Larson Place is nestled next to Lake Whitney in Hamden, Connecticut and provides independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents and their loved ones appreciate the kind and welcoming staff as well as the comfortable and spacious rooms at this facility. They also compliment the tasty food, which is served in a resort-like community dining room. The facility receives high praise for scheduling a variety of fun activities, including movie nights, craft-making projects and chair exercises. Residents also enjoy grabbing a snack at the anytime café or admiring the outdoors from the courtyard patio.
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Coachman Square at Woodbridge
21 Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06525
Coachman Square at Woodbridge is located in Woodbridge, Connecticut, near cultural attractions such as the Shubert Theater, Peabody Museum, shopping and restaurants. The community offers classes in th
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Coachman Square at Woodbridge is located in Woodbridge, Connecticut, near cultural attractions such as the Shubert Theater, Peabody Museum, shopping and restaurants. The community offers classes in the computer room, a beauty/barber shop, book clubs in the library, a fitness room and off-site outings with resident transportation. Visitors also take note of the party space for holiday festivities and birthday parties with loved ones. The residents can indulge in the many activities offered such as ice-cream socials, happy hour with cocktails and hors-d’oeuvres, movie nights and religious services.
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Coachman Square at Woodbridge is located in Woodbridge, Connecticut, near cultural attractions such as the Shubert Theater, Peabody Museum, shopping and restaurants. The community offers classes in th
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Coachman Square at Woodbridge is located in Woodbridge, Connecticut, near cultural attractions such as the Shubert Theater, Peabody Museum, shopping and restaurants. The community offers classes in the computer room, a beauty/barber shop, book clubs in the library, a fitness room and off-site outings with resident transportation. Visitors also take note of the party space for holiday festivities and birthday parties with loved ones. The residents can indulge in the many activities offered such as ice-cream socials, happy hour with cocktails and hors-d’oeuvres, movie nights and religious services.
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Masonicare at Ashlar Village
74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, CT, 06492
Masonicare at Ashlar Village, located in Wallingford, Connecticut, is close to Gaylord Specialty Healthcare and Lufberry Memorial Park. Visitors praise the community’s spacious apartment-style rooms a
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Masonicare at Ashlar Village, located in Wallingford, Connecticut, is close to Gaylord Specialty Healthcare and Lufberry Memorial Park. Visitors praise the community’s spacious apartment-style rooms and villas, which they say have large closets and bathrooms. The facility receives high praise from visitors for its restaurant-style meals and its friendly, helpful staff. Relatives of residents compliment the facility’s gorgeous grounds, which include walking trails and fountains. Residents can read books in the on-site library, exercise in the gym, watch a movie in the theater or play card games.
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Masonicare at Ashlar Village, located in Wallingford, Connecticut, is close to Gaylord Specialty Healthcare and Lufberry Memorial Park. Visitors praise the community’s spacious apartment-style rooms a
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Masonicare at Ashlar Village, located in Wallingford, Connecticut, is close to Gaylord Specialty Healthcare and Lufberry Memorial Park. Visitors praise the community’s spacious apartment-style rooms and villas, which they say have large closets and bathrooms. The facility receives high praise from visitors for its restaurant-style meals and its friendly, helpful staff. Relatives of residents compliment the facility’s gorgeous grounds, which include walking trails and fountains. Residents can read books in the on-site library, exercise in the gym, watch a movie in the theater or play card games.
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Linden at Woodbridge
330 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06525
Linden at Woodbridge is really attentive. My dad is in their assisted living. I think they have great communication. They have a lot of activities. It just feels like a really nice community, and they
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Linden at Woodbridge is really attentive. My dad is in their assisted living. I think they have great communication. They have a lot of activities. It just feels like a really nice community, and they are very responsive. They have a lot of outings that they go to. There’s also a lot of exercise kind of activities. They do music, crafts, bingo and trivia. They have a lot of different kinds of activities, which is what I actually really liked about them.
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Linden at Woodbridge is really attentive. My dad is in their assisted living. I think they have great communication. They have a lot of activities. It just feels like a really nice community, and they
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Linden at Woodbridge is really attentive. My dad is in their assisted living. I think they have great communication. They have a lot of activities. It just feels like a really nice community, and they are very responsive. They have a lot of outings that they go to. There’s also a lot of exercise kind of activities. They do music, crafts, bingo and trivia. They have a lot of different kinds of activities, which is what I actually really liked about them.
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Wesley Heights at Wesley Village
580 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT, 06484
Wesley Heights at Wesley Village is located in Shelton, Connecticut, a town which has twice had the honor of having one of their pine trees selected as the official Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Wesley Heights at Wesley Village is located in Shelton, Connecticut, a town which has twice had the honor of having one of their pine trees selected as the official Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Residents and visitors describe this senior living community as clean and attractive, with excellent meals and a friendly, caring staff. They appreciate the many activities available to residents, such as live musical performances, board games and social gatherings. The 40-acre campus at Wesley Heights offers residents their choice of walking paths, as well as a gazebo and scenic pond. Transportation to appointments is available for residents.
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Wesley Heights at Wesley Village is located in Shelton, Connecticut, a town which has twice had the honor of having one of their pine trees selected as the official Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Wesley Heights at Wesley Village is located in Shelton, Connecticut, a town which has twice had the honor of having one of their pine trees selected as the official Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Residents and visitors describe this senior living community as clean and attractive, with excellent meals and a friendly, caring staff. They appreciate the many activities available to residents, such as live musical performances, board games and social gatherings. The 40-acre campus at Wesley Heights offers residents their choice of walking paths, as well as a gazebo and scenic pond. Transportation to appointments is available for residents.
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Marbridge Retirement Center
665 West Main Street, Cheshire, CT, 06410
My parents are in assisted living at Marbridge Retirement Center. They’re wonderful. They couldn’t be any better. It’s a great facility, the food is very good, and they have a couple of different chef
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My parents are in assisted living at Marbridge Retirement Center. They’re wonderful. They couldn’t be any better. It’s a great facility, the food is very good, and they have a couple of different chefs. The staff is probably some of the most caring people I’ve ever met in my life. They have an activity director. With my mom, I know that somebody came in and did the Rosary the other night. It’s a very small place, but they’ll play what the residents are interested in. There is a gentleman that comes in, reads the newspaper and talks about the current events. They actually just built a brand new building that my parents are moving into on January 5th. There will be amenities there. We can’t go in because of Covid, but it’s a great place.
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My parents are in assisted living at Marbridge Retirement Center. They’re wonderful. They couldn’t be any better. It’s a great facility, the food is very good, and they have a couple of different chef
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My parents are in assisted living at Marbridge Retirement Center. They’re wonderful. They couldn’t be any better. It’s a great facility, the food is very good, and they have a couple of different chefs. The staff is probably some of the most caring people I’ve ever met in my life. They have an activity director. With my mom, I know that somebody came in and did the Rosary the other night. It’s a very small place, but they’ll play what the residents are interested in. There is a gentleman that comes in, reads the newspaper and talks about the current events. They actually just built a brand new building that my parents are moving into on January 5th. There will be amenities there. We can’t go in because of Covid, but it’s a great place.
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Seacrest
588 Ocean Avenue, West Haven, CT, 06516
Seacrest Retirement Center is located on oceanfront property in West Haven, Connecticut, in close proximity to major highways, shopping centers and Yale University. Residents and visitors consistently
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Seacrest Retirement Center is located on oceanfront property in West Haven, Connecticut, in close proximity to major highways, shopping centers and Yale University. Residents and visitors consistently comment on its clean, pleasant atmosphere and its home-cooked meals. The all-inclusive facility offers both memory care and respite care with services and amenities that range from independent living to 24-hour care. Seacrest provides daily housekeeping and laundry assistance, complimentary cable TV and phone services, daily social activities tailored to individual residents’ needs and has a beautician and barber on the premises.
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Seacrest Retirement Center is located on oceanfront property in West Haven, Connecticut, in close proximity to major highways, shopping centers and Yale University. Residents and visitors consistently
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Seacrest Retirement Center is located on oceanfront property in West Haven, Connecticut, in close proximity to major highways, shopping centers and Yale University. Residents and visitors consistently comment on its clean, pleasant atmosphere and its home-cooked meals. The all-inclusive facility offers both memory care and respite care with services and amenities that range from independent living to 24-hour care. Seacrest provides daily housekeeping and laundry assistance, complimentary cable TV and phone services, daily social activities tailored to individual residents’ needs and has a beautician and barber on the premises.
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Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living
26 Smith Street, Seymour, CT, 06483
Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living is located in Seymour, Connecticut, close to major thoroughfares, shopping centers and Matthies Memorial Park. This senior living community is described as attractiv
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Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living is located in Seymour, Connecticut, close to major thoroughfares, shopping centers and Matthies Memorial Park. This senior living community is described as attractive, with a friendly and helpful staff. The facility offers a variety of common areas for resident to use, including a kitchen where residents can bake and a multi-purpose room, where residents can create arts and crafts, play bingo or enjoy card games. Other amenities include a library, TV lounge, beauty parlor, fireside lounge, patio and courtyard. A private dining room gives residents the chance to dine with family and friends.
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Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living is located in Seymour, Connecticut, close to major thoroughfares, shopping centers and Matthies Memorial Park. This senior living community is described as attractiv
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Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living is located in Seymour, Connecticut, close to major thoroughfares, shopping centers and Matthies Memorial Park. This senior living community is described as attractive, with a friendly and helpful staff. The facility offers a variety of common areas for resident to use, including a kitchen where residents can bake and a multi-purpose room, where residents can create arts and crafts, play bingo or enjoy card games. Other amenities include a library, TV lounge, beauty parlor, fireside lounge, patio and courtyard. A private dining room gives residents the chance to dine with family and friends.
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Montowese Health & Rehab Center
163 Quinnipiac Ave, North Haven, CT, 06473
Montowese Health & Rehab Center is tucked away in North Haven, Connecticut, just above East Rock Park. Residents describe the facility as clean, bright and organized. Activity directors host two e
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Montowese Health & Rehab Center is tucked away in North Haven, Connecticut, just above East Rock Park. Residents describe the facility as clean, bright and organized. Activity directors host two events per day in addition to an assortment of card and board games after dinner. The facility also features an intercom system; visitors are pleasantly surprised by how quickly the staff responds to calls on the intercom. Guests are further pleased by an outdoor patio where they can sit in reclining chairs and watch the sunset. Nearby walking trails are other popular places in the evening.
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Montowese Health & Rehab Center is tucked away in North Haven, Connecticut, just above East Rock Park. Residents describe the facility as clean, bright and organized. Activity directors host two e
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Montowese Health & Rehab Center is tucked away in North Haven, Connecticut, just above East Rock Park. Residents describe the facility as clean, bright and organized. Activity directors host two events per day in addition to an assortment of card and board games after dinner. The facility also features an intercom system; visitors are pleasantly surprised by how quickly the staff responds to calls on the intercom. Guests are further pleased by an outdoor patio where they can sit in reclining chairs and watch the sunset. Nearby walking trails are other popular places in the evening.
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in New Haven
Connecticut doesn’t license assisted living facilities. It licenses and regulates the assisted living service agencies that provide assisted living services at these facilities. The Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section monitors, regulates, licenses and investigates over 1,900 licensed facilities, including assisted living service agencies in New Haven and throughout the state.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in New Haven
- Seniors in New Haven collecting retirement benefits may feel the sting from unfriendly state income taxes. Social Security income is only fully exempt for individuals with $75,000 or couples with $100,000 or less in federal AGI. However, seniors can deduct 75% of federally taxed Social Security benefits on their state tax returns. In 2021, only 42% of income from pensions and annuities was tax-exempt for individuals with $75,000 or couples with $100,000 in federal AGI. However, this exemption percentage increases 14% annually until it reaches 100% in 2025.
- Connecticut’s sales tax rate is 6.35%, and it doesn’t allow counties or cities to add to it. This rate is only lower than about 40% of other states. However, seniors in New Haven benefit from tax-exempt necessities, including groceries, prescription and nonprescription drugs and clothing costing less than $50.
- New Haven has four distinct seasons and frequent weather changes due to its proximity to the water. Summers are warm, and winters are cool, with occasional frigidity. The July high is around 83 degrees, giving New Haven a summer comfort index of 9 out of 10. It boasts four comfortable months with temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees, but it also averages 113 days with nighttime lows below freezing and six months with significant snowfall.
- The cost of living in New Haven is about 2% higher than the national average, but it’s more than 5% lower than the state average. Housing costs are around 25% less than the national average, but health care costs are about equal.
- New Haven seniors benefit from having a local hospital that’s ranked number one in the state. Yale New Haven Hospital is nationally ranked in eight adult specialties, including ranking 21st out of 4,523 hospitals in geriatrics. It’s also rated high performing in three adult specialties, including orthopedics, and 12 procedures or conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, heart bypass surgery, stroke and knee replacement, among others.
Paying for Assisted Living in New Haven
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.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in New Haven
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in New Haven
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.
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Contact
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New Haven
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.
