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Elmbrook Village
380 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah, CT 06334
"My mom is already at Elmbrook Village At Bozrah. It's been very good. It's really friendly. The staff and also the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,075
Assisted Living Communities in Norwich, CT
Located in New London County within the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Norwich...
offers access to 26 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 315 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.
26 Providers
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Atria Crossroads Place
One Beechwood Drive, Waterford, CT 06385
"Atria Crossroads Place is very nice. It's too expensive though. It's over $7,000 a month for my basement apartment...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,995
Caring Stars Winner
Academy Point at Mystic
20 Academy Lane, Mystic, CT 06355
"We visited Academy Point at Mystic for my mother. I thought it was lovely. The surroundings were very nice. The people...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$10,420
Colebrook Village at Hebron
55 John E Horton Boulevard, Hebron, CT 06248
"I did a tour of Colebrook Village at Hebron. It's in the running, but I'm still waiting. We have to see what my father's...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,475
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam
1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam, CT 06438
"I went to tour here. The layout was very nice. It was very spacious and very clean. The rooms were very nice in size...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,100
By The River in Marlborough
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...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,000
Sachem Home
33 Sachem Street,, Norwich, CT 06360
"Sachem Homes is an assisted living facility. They provide meals and the residents either have their own rooms or shared...
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Sheltering Arms Retirement Residence
165 McKinley Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360
"Sheltering Arms just didn’t have the best levels of services. It wasn’t quite on the level of assisted living, and...
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St Jude Common
3 Myrtle Dr, Norwich, CT 06360
"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...
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Fountainview Care Center
88 Clark Lane, Waterford, CT 06385
"NLRC was my father's last home before he passed. His nurses always made him comfortable and took the best care of him...
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Complete Care at Groton Regency
1145 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 06340
"My uncle was staying there before he passed as well as a great aunt. The center was very clean and the staff was very...
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Masonicare at Mystic
45 Clara Drive, Mystic, CT 06355
"We went to Masonicare at Mystic. It was a wonderful facility. I didn't see anything wrong with it at all, but it was the...
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Complete Care at Harrington Court
59 Harrington Ct, Colchester, CT 06415
"My mother was taken to Complete Care at Harrington Court. This is where the hospital released her. I didn't like...
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Alternative Services
84 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, CT 06415
"The staff did seem under-trained, plain old people, most were impolite and moody. The facilities themselves are just...
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Golden Years Assisted Living
118 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891
"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...
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The Elms Retirement Residence
22 Elms Street, Westerly, RI 02891
"I had an interview with the woman at The Elms Retirement Residence because I knew the place already. I already had a...
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Creamery Brook Village
36 Vina Lane, Brooklyn, CT 06234
"I toured Creamery Brook Village. It was a nice facility. It would surely meet our needs. We have decided if that's the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,350
Mansfield Center for Nursing
100 Warren Circle, Mansfield, CT 06268
"My father is in Mansfield Center for Nursing. One thing I like most is there is longevity with the staff. Both my dad...
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Meadowbrook Manor
63 Westbrook Road, Centerbrook, CT 06409
Welcome to Meadowbrook Manor Senior Living Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex...
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Masonicare at Chester Village
317 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412
"This was the only senior living community I visited, after checking out other places via web sites and phone calls. I...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Norwich, CT and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Norwich, CT
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Norwich
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 Living in Norwich, CT
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
Free Assisted Living Resources in Norwich
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Norwich
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.
