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Caring Stars Winner
Benchmark at Split Rock
708A Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
"I visited the assisted living facility of Benchmark at Split Rock in Shelton. The person who showed me around the place...
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$7,835
Assisted Living Communities in Shelton, CT
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authentic reviews in Shelton, CT below include 71 Assisted Living facilities with 1272 reviews. On average in Shelton, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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71 Providers
Just Like Home's Long Hill Home
757 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06907
"Long Hill Home is a beautiful, clean and warm place to call home. Management and members of staff are very friendly...
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$10,000
Just Like Home's Dogwood Home
62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
"Such a wonderful facility within a great community! Best thing about Dogwood Home is the staff, who will go above and...
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$9,000
Spring Village at Stratford
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
"I chose Spring Village at Stratford for my aunt because of the price and the quality of service. They have a lot of...
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$5,800
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Carriage Green at Milford
77 Plains Road, Milford, CT 06461
"My mother is in Carriage Green. I would highly recommend this place. It's very clean. The food is good. They also have a...
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$7,225
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Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull
2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
"My grandmother is in the assisted living side of Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull. The place is very friendly and they seem...
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$7,320
Maplewood at Orange
245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
"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...
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$7,200
Charter Senior Living of Orange
197 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
"Charter Senior Living of Orange is absolutely beautiful. It has plenty of options for what kind of room, how much care...
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$5,700
Monarch Spring Meadows
6949 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611
"Spring Meadows Trumbull was very nice; I liked it very much. The staff was very nice, courteous, and helpful. The rooms...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,995
Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge
330 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
"I toured Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge. It was a good experience. However, at that time, they didn't have enough...
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$3,495
Coachman Square at Woodbridge
21 Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
"Coachman Square at Woodbridge was nice and clean. The people were nice. The staff during the tour was knowledgeable. The...
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$8,440
Sunrise of Fairfield
1571 Stratfield Rd., Fairfield, CT 06825
"My father will be moving into Sunrise of Fairfield. It's a beautiful property, very welcoming, and very homey...
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$8,147
Atria Larson Place
1450 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
"Mom has been in Atria since January, but the question is whether she will stay there or not. She is maybe needing a...
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$4,295
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The Village at Mariner's Point
111 South Shore Dr, East Haven, CT 06512
"I went to The Village at Mariner's Point. There were lots of windows with gorgeous views. It's clean and bright, and...
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$7,375
Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
448 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
"My father is currently at Sturges Ridge of Fairfield. They have very friendly staff, wonderful activities, and a very...
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$10,265
Monarch Southbury
655 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488
"My mother has lived there for a year, and we are very happy that the staff's attention to her care has continued to be...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,695
Maplewood at Southport
917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890
"brand new and spacious rooms. staff is always friendly and happy to talk to. they know their residents and are...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$9,475
Maplewood at Newtown
166 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, CT 06470
"I liked the Maplewood at Newtown. It had several floors and they designed it nicely. The rooms, the hall, and the carpet...
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$6,750
Maplewood at Stony Hill
46 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801
"Maplewood at Stony Hill is a very beautiful place. It's very new, clean, and very well put together. It has three levels...
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The Cascades Assisted Living Community
13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, CT 06801
"Everything is amazing about Bethel Health Care. The entire staff is professional, caring and competent. I give them a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,070
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Phyllis
5.0
Review of Benchmark at Split Rock
I visited the assisted living facility of Benchmark at Split Rock in Shelton. The person who showed me around the place was wonderful and very nice. The room I saw, which was a single room deluxe...
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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Shelton, CT and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Shelton
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Shelton
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 Shelton, CT
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.
Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Shelton
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Shelton
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.
