Chatham Place at Mary Wade
138 Clinton Ave, New Haven, CT, 06513
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.
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138 Clinton Ave, New Haven, CT, 06513
62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT, 06484
5.0
(16 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE111 South Shore Dr, East Haven, CT, 06512
4.3
(24 reviews)
"We toured The Village at Mariner's Point for my sister-in-law, and it was a lovely facility. They had tablecloths and cloth napkins for lunch. We talked to a couple of ladies that have lived there for eight years, they live in different parts of the ..."
READ MORE2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT, 06611
4.2
(25 reviews)
"Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull had a good appearance. It's well-maintained. The apartment was a good size and well maintained, too. The staff was knowledgeable and very professional. The dining area was clean. They have the normal clubs and there's li..."
READ MORE1450 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06517
4.2
(26 reviews)
"Atria Larson Place was a nice place. I liked it. It was nice and clean, and the people were friendly. They were working on the room that they showed us. It looked pretty good. The staff during the tour was good and professional. I didn't see the food..."
READ MORE77 Plains Road, Milford, CT, 06461
4.5
(20 reviews)
"I toured Carriage Green at Milford. The tour was fine. I thought it was really excellent. They have everything you ever need. The staff showed me three different rooms. The two 1-bedrooms were perfect. I wasn't interested in the studios, but the ot..."
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708A Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT, 06484
4.5
(17 reviews)
"Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock is pretty much brand new, so the interior is beautiful. The staff was wonderful too, and it's a perfect location for us. They have the best location. They had really pretty porches outside at the back. The kitche..."
READ MORE173 Alps Road, Branford, CT, 06405
4.3
(19 reviews)
"The Hearth at Gardenside 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..."
READ MORE35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT, 06518
4.7
(12 reviews)
"My mother has been in Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden for 9 days now. We chose it for her because she can be on her own there and still have lots of help and 24-hour care. It's very easily accessible for wheelchairs and walkers. There are lots of ..."
READ MORE245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT, 06477
4.7
(13 reviews)
"I thought Maplewood at Orange was great. The staff was very nice, very open, very talkative, and letting me know everything. They were getting ready for a production of snowflakes or something that night. It was like a dance or something like that. V..."
READ MORE6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT, 06614
4.5
(11 reviews)
"I chose Spring Village at Stratford for my aunt because of the price and the quality of service. They have a lot of staff, and they all care. They all speak and read English and they are all credentialed and know what they're doing. My aunt loves the..."
READ MORE330 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06525
4.0
(1 reviews)
"They are 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...."
READ MORE757 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT, 06907
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Beautiful brand new ranch-style home in a lovely Shelton neighborhood for just six seniors. We are all about bringing joy to our seniors wit..."
READ MORE21 Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06525
4.4
(9 reviews)
"Coachman Square at Woodbridge was nice and clean. The people were nice. The staff during the tour was knowledgeable. The food was nice. The accommodations for the food were nice. They gave us a banana cake and it was good. They had a gym, they had a ..."
READ MORE197 Indian River Road, Orange, CT, 06477
" Help your loved one get started on their senior living journey today. Our beautiful Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care comm..."
READ MORE88 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT, 06471
5.0
(17 reviews)
"North Branford’s Premier Retirement Community Experience luxury senior living at Evergreen Woods of North Branford, Connecticut. Membe..."
READ MORE74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, CT, 06492
4.8
(12 reviews)
"We like Masonicare at Ashlar Village. My father stayed there for two weeks. It's very organized and very clean. The people are wonderful. Everybody comes up to you and introduces themselves. The nurses and the director knew exactly what was going on...."
READ MORE580 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT, 06484
4.6
(9 reviews)
"Wesley Heights at Wesley Village was very nice and very clean. The staff was excellent. The rooms were very clean, it was excellent living. You'd have to bring your own furniture, but it was very well kept. We saw their menus, and they had quite seve..."
READ MORE665 West Main Street, Cheshire, CT, 06410
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My husband stayed at Marbridge Retirement Center. It was upscale. The building was fabulous. The staff was fabulous. I can't speak highly enough. I wish my husband could stay there, but he has two diseases and it didn't work for us. If you're lucky e..."
READ MOREConnecticut 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.
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.
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
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
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 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 |
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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.