Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Shelton, CT below include 107 Assisted Living facilities with 962 reviews. On average in Shelton, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
5.0
(16 reviews)
"I looked at this facility for my 91yr. Old mom who has dementia. I feel it is a perfect solution for her . The staff were engaged and genuinely caring of the residents. It was a warm and cozy home without a hint of the institutionalized feel but..."
$9,000
CARING STARS WINNER
708A Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
4.4
(17 reviews)
"Benchmark at Split Rock was very nice. The lady we talked to was excellent and very informative. We looked at both assisted living and memory care. Everything seemed good. They sent us home with some sandwiches, and they tasted fine...."
$5,220
757 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06907
5.0
(6 reviews)
"It was our good fortune to be able to have our mother move into Long Hill Home as her memory issues became too advanced for us to care for her safely in her home. A beautiful residence that looks and feels just like a single family home, but with att..."
$8,800
580 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
4.5
(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..."
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584 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I have been acquainted with this facility since my grandmother was a resident here back in the 1980s. It was a wonderful facility then and continues to be. At present I am a daily visitor to a long time friend and am most impressed with the care an..."
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580 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Crosby Commons at Wesley Village is excellent. The food is also excellent, and the people are very caring. I have nothing but the best to say about them. My mother-in-law has been there for years. She has participated in a lot of the act..."
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30 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, CT 06484
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Brightview Shelton was wonderful, but the cost was a little bit over my price range. They also offer independent living, which is kind of cool, if you don't need as much. They offered memory care as well, but I just went to see the assisted living. ..."
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66 Wooster Heights, Danbury, CT 06810
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is a resident of Keystone Place at Wooster Heights. It is very much a welcoming home. The residents and staff are very friendly, helpful, and supportive. They have a two-bedroom, a studio, and a one-bedroom. They have a good variety of apartme..."
$4,495
100 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We had a good experience with Meadow Ridge. There are people who are very active there and they have programs. We visited twice and we had some of their food, but it was not a sit down, so it's difficult to really say. It was quite expensive...."
$7,805
448 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sturges Ridge of Fairfield was excellent. The tour was great, and the staff was great. Because it's assisted living, they didn't have full kitchens in any of the apartments. They also didn't have a washer and dryer. You have to be willing to eat the ..."
$7,650
6949 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611
4.8
(15 reviews)
"I love the Spring Meadows by Monarch. It was clean and bright. The decor was amazing. They had that soothing blue. And the residents that we passed by were really pleasant. They were all so very happy. The room itself was just amazing. It was a perfe..."
$5,595
1571 Stratfield Rd., Fairfield, CT 06825
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Sunrise of Fairfield seemed new, fresh, and clean. The attendants were very pleasant. The staff member who toured me around was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time discussing things and answering questions. Maybe they could have had a little m..."
$8,330
245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I tried to keep my husband Rich home for as long as possible. He was a 72 year old when things started getting very hard to manage. Finding Maplewood at Orange has given Rich a new lease on life. He is thriving there. Everyone from the top down has g..."
$7,200
CARING STARS WINNER
8 Glen Hill Road, Danbury, CT 06811
4.7
(10 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is moving into Spring Village at Danbury. We chose this place because of its accessibility, cost, and because the staff were caring. They offer interactive activities, and they were very informative and helpful during the tour. There..."
$6,536
655 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I like Motif by Monarch. It's very nice. It fits my needs. The location was great. The people there were great. The activities seemed to be good. It's an A-plus. They had a library and a gathering room with a bar, and that was nice. They can eat outd..."
$3,895
463 Middle Country Rd, Coram, NY 11727
4.6
(8 reviews)
"We toured All American Assisted Living at Coram. I talked to the girl. She answered my questions and gave me more information about other things. She gave me a tour of the facility, which I liked. She gave my mom a gift. My mom liked that place. Wh..."
$4,650
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
4.6
(13 reviews)
"Our tour of Spring Village at Stratford was great. The director we met with was very bubbly. She was full of excitement and joy. You could tell she loved what she was doing, and she was very informative. It was a detailed tour. As soon as we walked i..."
$5,800
173 Alps Rd, Branford, CT 06405
4.5
(5 reviews)
"We toured HarborChase of Branford. They seemed very nice. Their rooms were a little smaller than the other facility, but they were neat, they were clean, and they were well-maintained. There were no issues with that aspect of it. I had my dad there o..."
$3,650
35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT 06518
4.5
(15 reviews)
"Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is a very lovely place. It meets all my needs, such as nursing care, transportation, and access to food. However, the question is finances and if it fits into my budget. I saw the one-bedroom. It was very nice and ce..."
$4,765
CARING STARS WINNER
22 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
4.5
(26 reviews)
"We toured Maplewood at Danbury. It was so nice. The environment was fancy. They were so caring when we did the tour. They provided us with refreshments and all that. They wanted to take care of my mom-in-law. It's a bit expensive, and they only have ..."
$5,975
Assisted Living
Laura
5.0
Review of Just Like Home's Long Hill Home
Just Like Home provides a warm and welcoming home. Mom has been well cared for, and you can tell the staff really love the residents. The house is clean, the food is good, and the residents have...
Provider response
Dear Laura, We love your mom and are happy to know her for the past few years. She’s a sweetheart who loves to laugh. Thanks for entrusting her in our care.
Assisted Living
Ken
5.0
Review of Wesley Heights at Wesley Village
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...
Assisted Living
Joanne
5.0
Review of Brightview Shelton
Brightview Shelton was wonderful, but the cost was a little bit over my price range. They also offer independent living, which is kind of cool, if you don't need as much. They offered memory care...
Though Shelton’s average monthly cost for assisted living is $588 more than national norms, it is slightly less than the state average of $5,129. Some areas such as Norwich, which is $788 less than Shelton, have significantly lower costs. Others, such as Bridgeport, which averages $6,273 a month, cost more. Seniors in Hartford pay $137 more a month on average than those in Shelton.
Shelton
$5,088
Connecticut
$5,129
United States
$4,500
Bridgeport
$6,273
Norwich
$4,300
Hartford
$5,225
Though assisted living costs can vary based on the facility and its location in Shelton, the average cost for this type of senior care is $5,088.
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.
In lieu of assisted living, which averages $5,088 a month, seniors in Shelton can opt for adult day health care, which averages $1,885. Those who age at home can expect to pay $5,243 a month for in-home care. Meanwhile, the services of a home health care agency, which adds skilled nursing care or professional therapy services at home, average $5,339. The most costly option is a nursing home with round-the-clock nursing care, and that costs $8,002 a month more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,885
Assisted Living Facility
$5,088
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$13,090
Note: Data for Shelton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Haven, was used instead.
Older Shelton residents can draw from the services of local nonprofit and government-based groups to help them navigate the community. From transportation help to legal aid, these programs are available at little to no cost to seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Senior Center | (203) 924-9324 | The city of Shelton offers a senior center to older adults living in the community. Here, seniors can connect with others socially, take part in outings or learn about safety programs. The center also helps seniors find local resources. Free transportation to the Center is available. |
| Southwestern CT Agency on Aging | (203) 333-9288 | Seniors in Fairfield County can use the SWCAA to connect with local senior resources. These include health insurance assistance counseling, elder abuse and fraud resources, financial resources and legal assistance. This is the local AAA for Shelton. |
| Connecticut Legal Services | (860) 344-0447 | Connecticut Legal Services serves low-income people, including many seniors, in the state who need legal help. Through this program, seniors can get assistance with non-criminal legal concerns from attorneys in their community. |
| Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (860) 424-5299 | Seniors in assisted living communities have the right to quality care and attention. Those who feel they aren't receiving this can contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for advocacy help. The ombudsman investigates complaints of neglect and abuse, inspects long-term care facilities and helps seniors and their families understand their rights for care. |
| Veterans Advocacy & Assistance | (203) 932-5711 | The SWCAA offers a Veterans Advocacy & Assistance program that connects elderly vets and their dependents with various programs. One of SWCAA's primary services is operating a veterans crisis line. It connects vets and their families to responders who can help them through challenges and connect them to local services. |
| 211 of Connecticut | 211 | Seniors in Connecticut can dial 211 to find information about local resources and services to help them. This includes legal assistance, income help, benefits counseling and mental health resources. Seniors can also locate federal and state programs through the 211 website. |
Shelton Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Connecticut are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.
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