Located in New London County within the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Norwich offers access to 28 assisted living communities within its limits and nearby. In 2024, local seniors pay around $15,750 per month for assisted living services, which runs considerably higher than the state median of $4,776.
Our guide includes 182 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Norwich and nearby, helping you determine whether the region’s options fit your lifestyle. On average, these facilities garner a 3.5 out of 5 stars-star rating.
165 McKinley Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Sheltering Arms just didn’t have the best levels of services. It wasn’t quite on the level of assisted living, and that’s why it just wasn’t working for my mother anymore. I can say that it was a good place; she just needed more services. When she fi..."
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33 Sachem Street,, Norwich, CT 06360
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Sachem Homes is an assisted living facility. They provide meals and the residents either have their own rooms or shared room. They have 24-hour staff. It caters to smaller community. The meals are pretty balanced. They have household activities that ..."
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3 Myrtle Dr, Norwich, CT 06360
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Our tour at St Jude Common was ok. It's an older facility that they're trying to update. At the time we were there they were putting in a new heating system and security. I just noticed a lot of things about it being rundown and it needs to be update..."
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55 John E Horton Boulevard, Hebron, CT 06248
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Colebrook Village at Hebron was very nice. We had lunch there, which was just soup and a sandwich. The people were very friendly and very nice. There were many people who were using such devices, so that turned me off a little bit. But the facility w..."
$4,475
380 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah, CT 06334
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I toured Elmbrook Village. It's a newer facility. It's only about five years old. It's very well-kept. It was spotless. In the memory care unit, the patients had huge rooms. There were suites. I couldn't believe how big they were. It was nice. Their ..."
$5,075
417 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357
4.5
(9 reviews)
"I toured Crescent Point at Niantic. The gentleman who walked us around took all the time we needed. I think it was at least an hour and a half. He was very pleasant, very knowledgeable, and very passionate about what they did and their community. It ..."
$6,740
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CARING STARS WINNER
One Beechwood Drive, Waterford, CT 06385
4.3
(34 reviews)
"One of the wonderful things about the memory care unit is that it is so spacious that the residents feel like they have enough room to stretch their legs and feel that they have freedom within the safety of the unit. The rooms are set up like a suite..."
$5,295
1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam, CT 06438
4.2
(7 reviews)
"I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam. It was a very good tour. They had a couple of units available, and they showed them all to us. They would have worked out because they offered more services. It was a very pretty location. The facilities..."
$5,100
CARING STARS WINNER
20 Academy Lane, Mystic, CT 06355
4.2
(14 reviews)
"We will be moving our mom to Academy Point at Mystic. We chose this place because it had a homier feel to it compared to others, and the room my mom would have is a nicer room. We're hoping to get her into a one-bedroom apartment, and it really looks..."
$7,045
370 Jones Hollow Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447
By The River in Marlborough is a new concept senior living home that allows residents to enjoy a home environment without the stress of maintaining a household. Caregivers are built in the model and are standing by to help as little or as much as you need without extra hidden costs. We provide home-cooked meals in an open-concept kitchen and family-style dining. Residents enjoy open spaces, large porches and a spacious room in a beautiful country setting in Marlborough CT. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of Connecticut License Lookup
$7,000
59 South Main Street, Essex, CT 06426
Welcome to Essex Village Manor Senior Living Just above the Connecticut River, Essex Village Manor offers the same caring staff and wonderful amenities as its sister facility, Meadowbrook Manor. Centrally located, it is in walking distance to Essex center, the river and the town park. Once a sea captains house, the home features bright airy rooms with large windows that overlook nicely manicured grounds. We provide spacious, color-coordinated private and semi-private rooms that are cable ready. Also, residents may include some personal pieces to their room. Our qualified staff attends to your every need. You may retain the services of your family doctor. Appetizing meals are prepared by professionals, and are served in our beautiful dining rooms. Laundry service is also provided daily. AMENITIES AVAILABLE Activities Offsite Meals Provided Beautician Onsite Devotional Services Onsite Outdoor Common Areas Indoor Common Areas Activities Onsite OTHER SERVICES Resident Parking Available Transportation at Cost Property Convenient to Bus line Complimentary Transportation Respite Offered Hospice Available STAFFING 24-Hour Awake Staff Visiting Nurse Thank you for your interest at Essex Village Manor Senior Living. Please give us a call to schedule a free tour.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of Connecticut License Lookup
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280 High Street , Westerly, RI 02891
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom is already going to be placed at Westerly Health Center. She has been there on respite abound six times, she is familiar with it, the staff is very good with her, and they actually wanted her to come there to be placed. They've got all kinds of a..."
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36 Vina Lane, Brooklyn, CT 06234
5.0
(5 reviews)
"The person who gave me a tour of Creamery Brook Village was Courtney. She was very informative and very nice. She showed me the apartment which would be a normal apartment my mother would be staying in. They had elevators. They had laundry on every f..."
$3,700
79 Beach Street, Westerly, RI 02891
4.8
(5 reviews)
"The rooms and facility are kept spotless and the employee's really care about the residents. They treat my Mom and my wife and I like family. It is always a pleasure to visit the facility and the staff go out of their way to answer any questions we h..."
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22 Elms Street, Westerly, RI 02891
4.5
(20 reviews)
"The apartment I saw at The Elms Retirement Residence did not have a kitchen. It was just a bedroom, living room, and bathroom, which was fine. They have a beautiful rec room, gorgeous gardens outside, and a beautiful sitting area. They had access whe..."
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45 Clara Drive, Mystic, CT 06355
4.5
(9 reviews)
"My mother moved into Masonicare at Mystic. Everyone's friendly and professional. It's reasonably priced. The facilities are gorgeous. They have a full calendar of activities. They have chair yoga, a saltwater pool, a movie theater, happy hour in thei..."
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100 Warren Circle, Mansfield, CT 06268
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My father is in Mansfield Center for Nursing. One thing I like most is there is longevity with the staff. Both my dad and mom had been there for rehab years ago, and there's a lot of the same people there and they remember them. They're great with co..."
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118 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I was there January 2015 to do a tour and I was so impressed with the place. I had been in the facility a few years ago and the owners have done a lot of renovations to the place. It looks so much better wow. I was impressed. The staff was friend..."
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3 South Wig Hill Rd, Chester, CT 06412
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation had a six-month waiting period. We like the location. The staff has knowledge of the level of care that we were seeking. They offer a variety of services. They have a beauty salon, a barber shop, a recreation or a..."
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36 Broadway, Colchester, CT 06415
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I want to specifically recognize my Grandmothers nurse Stacy!! As a nurse I have high expectations about the quality of care and the level of expertise that staff will have when caring for my Grandmother. I can feel confident and at peace knowing the..."
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Assisted Living
Candice
3.0
Review of St Jude Common
Our tour at St Jude Common was ok. It's an older facility that they're trying to update. At the time we were there they were putting in a new heating system and security. I just noticed a lot of...
Assisted Living
Maria29
4.0
Review of Sheltering Arms Retirement Residence
Sheltering Arms just didn’t have the best levels of services. It wasn’t quite on the level of assisted living, and that’s why it just wasn’t working for my mother anymore. I can say that it was a...
Assisted Living
Caring4820
4.0
Review of Sachem Home
Sachem Homes is an assisted living facility. They provide meals and the residents either have their own rooms or shared room. They have 24-hour staff. It caters to smaller community. The meals are...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living costs in Norwich trend close to $15,750 per month, putting the local median considerably higher than the state norm of $4,776 and the national baseline rate of $5,350. However, seniors may save thousands of dollars by choosing care in nearby cities. For example, facilities charge around $5,248 for care in Hartford and about $5,475 for services in New Haven.
Norwich
$15,750
Connecticut
$4,776
The United States
$5,350
New Haven
$5,475
Bridgeport
$10,213
Hartford
$5,248
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.
With seniors paying around $15,750 per month, assisted living ranks as the most expensive senior care solution in the Norwich region. For example, home health care rates run considerably lower at roughly $6,864, and seniors with complex medical needs pay approximately $14,387 for semi-private rooms in nursing homes.
Home Health Care
$6,864
Assisted Living Facility
$15,750
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$14,387
Seniors in Norwich can benefit from a wide range of low or no-cost resources. The following examples can help seniors productively use their free time to help their communities, get support in a dispute with their care provider and assistance with identifying and applying for benefits they’re entitled to.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Vet Center | (860) 887-1755 | The Norwich Vet Center provides help to U.S. military vets and their families. It operates a number of support groups for people dealing with bereavement, struggling with addiction and needing counseling because of past traumas. It can also refer vets to Veterans Services, where they can get help with applying for benefits, such as VA Aid and Attendance, which covers some assisted living costs. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (860) 823-3366 | Seniors who can't resolve disputes with their care providers can call on the free support of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who defends them while pursuing reasonable solutions with the owners and managers of their facilities. Anyone can register a complaint with the ombudsman, including the families of residents and third parties. Additional services include providing seniors with inspection reports relating to facilities they may be considering for their long-term health care needs. |
| Rose City Senior Center | (860) 889-5960 | Rose City Senior Center is a hub for Norwich's older citizens. It operates a wide range of activities to help seniors tone up and develop their stamina while simultaneously providing a mental boost. There is also a range of more relaxing activities, such as games of pitch and filling in coloring books. Frequent trips to local events, such as The Big E, provide seniors with fun days out with their friends and educational classes, such as the AARP Driver Safety class, helps them improve their driving skills. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) | (860) 774-9286 | Seniors with spare time who want to help their communities can contact RSVP, a nonprofit organization specializing in connecting seniors with government agencies and charities that rely on the support of volunteers. Those with special skills and experience can use them to mentor and tutor younger residents of Norwich. Alternatively, seniors can assist their housebound peers, collecting groceries and making wellness checks while delivering hot meals. |
Norwich-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.
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