Assisted Living Communities in West Haven, Connecticut
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in West Haven, CT below include 34 Assisted Living facilities with 432 reviews. On average in West Haven, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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The Soundview at Savin Rock
1 Care Ln, West Haven, CT, 06516
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MOREJust Like Home's Dogwood Home
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 MOREThe Village at Mariner's Point
111 South Shore Dr, East Haven, CT, 06512
4.2
(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 MOREMiddlebrook Farms at Trumbull
2750 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 MOREAtria Larson Place
1450 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06517
4.2
(29 reviews)
"Atria Larson Place seemed like a very good place and they had some very good ideas about how to proceed in the future. The rooms were very nice. The layout was terrific. People seemed to be very active. The lady was very informative...."
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Carriage Green at Milford
77 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..."
READ MOREBenchmark at Split Rock
708A Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT, 06484
4.4
(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 MOREBenchmark Senior Living at Hamden
35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT, 06518
4.5
(14 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 MOREHarborChase of Branford
173 Alps Rd, Branford, CT, 06405
4.6
(3 reviews)
"It 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 storage space was ava..."
READ MOREMaplewood at Orange
245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT, 06477
4.6
(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 MORESpring Village at Stratford
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT, 06614
4.5
(12 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 MORECharter Senior Living of Woodbridge
330 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 MOREJust Like Home's Long Hill Home
757 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT, 06907
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Just Like Homes Long Hill Residential Care Home is boutique-style residential memory care home like you will find nowhere else in Connecticu..."
READ MORECoachman Square at Woodbridge
21 Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06525
4.4
(11 reviews)
"I visited coachman square with my mother a week ago. This community is incredible! Everyone interacted with each other. The staff is amazing and caring. I spoke to one of the residents and she raved about the place. She had visited several places bef..."
READ MORECharter Senior Living of Orange
197 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 commu..."
READ MOREEvergreen Woods
88 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. Members o..."
READ MOREMasonicare at Ashlar Village
74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, CT, 06492
4.7
(14 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 MOREWesley Heights at Wesley Village
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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The Cost of Assisted Living in West Haven, CT and Nearby Cities
Seniors in West Haven pay monthly median rates of $5,088 for assisted living. While this is nearly $600 higher than the national norm, it’s in line with the Connecticut average of $5,129. Care costs in Hartford are a little higher at $5,225, but in Norwich, monthly fees are about 15% lower than in West Haven. Across state lines in New York, NY, rates exceed West Haven’s norm by 13%, and in Providence, RI, care costs are even higher at $6,063.
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West Haven
$5,088
Connecticut
$5,129
United States
$4,500
Hartford
$5,225
Norwich
$4,300
New York, NY
$5,750
Providence, RI
$6,063
Paying for Assisted Living in West Haven
In West Haven, assisted living facilities charge $5,088 per month for care.
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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Haven
Connecticut does not fund assisted living through its Medicaid program, but eligible seniors can apply for the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders state Medicaid Waiver to help offset the costs. Â Seniors can receive help finding an assisted living community and applying for financial aid by contacting the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut.
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 West Haven, CT
Assisted living residents in West Haven pay $5,088 per month on average for assisted living, which includes housing, meals and personal care, along with recreational activities and amenities. This is a couple of hundred dollars less than the cost of private care at home, with seniors in this city paying $5,243 for in-home care and $5,339 for specialized home health care. Additionally, assisted living costs less than half the monthly rate of nursing home care, which starts at $13,090 for 24-hour medical support and monitoring. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, is more economically priced at $1,885.
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In-Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,885
Assisted Living Facility
$5,088
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,090
Note: Data for West Haven was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Haven, was used instead.
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Free Assisted Living Resources in West Haven
West Haven and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in West Haven, please visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in West Haven
In West Haven, assisted living facilities are officially licensed as assisted living service agencies, and they comply with rules and guidelines set by the Department of Public Health. This department enforces minimum standards for housing requirements, staffing and staff training, nutrition services and recreation. It also publishes information on laws that affect those in assisted living.Â
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Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in West Haven
- Seniors pay state income taxes on all retirement income at rates ranging from 3-7%. Social Security benefits are taxed as normal income, although seniors who earn less than $75,000 per year are exempt from this tax. This exemption may help some seniors afford assisted living expenses in West Haven.
- The West Haven Senior Shuttle provides free transportation services on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to city residents aged 55 and over. This shuttle, which is based out of the local senior center, can help seniors attend errands and social outings and supplement services they receive through assisted living.
- West Haven is one of the more cost-effective places to live in Connecticut, which may appeal to older adults managing retirement expenses on fixed incomes. On a 100-point index based on a national norm of 100, the city scores 107.3. Although this indicates local living costs are 7% higher than the national norm, this score is a little lower than the Connecticut rating of 111.8. This may result in comparatively competitive assisted living costs.
- Crime occurs a little less often in West Haven than in the typical U.S. city, fostering a welcoming environment for current and prospective assisted living residents. The city rates 17.8 for violent crime and 33.6 for property crime on a 100-point scale. By comparison, respective national norms are 22.7 and 35.4.
- On a 10-point comfort index, West Haven has a high score of 9, indicating pleasant weather throughout the year. Temperatures range from lows of 21 degrees Fahrenheit in January to highs of 83 degrees Fahrenheit in March, and the city gets 29 inches of snow and 48 inches of rainfall annually. Assisted living facilities typically offer individually controlled thermostats in residents’ rooms, as well as indoor and outdoor activities and amenities to promote year-round comfort.
- While West Haven doesn’t have any hospitals, its proximity to New Haven gives assisted living residents access to Yale New Haven Hospital’s main and Saint Raphael campus. To help seniors manage their medical care, many assisted living facilities provide medical concierge services and nonemergency medical transportation.
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Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Haven
West Haven 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
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5.0
Review of Seacrest
We loved Seacrest, and that’s probably where we’re going to go. It’s a great place, and it had everything we needed. The rooms were beautiful, spotless, and clean, and there was no odor of any kind.
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Caring107974050
3.0
Review of Seacrest
We chose Seacrest because of price and location. It has room and board, meals, and activities. They have nursing, and they have a doctor that comes in. This is the only place that my wife can...
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Paula31
5.0
Review of Seacrest
What a beautiful facility/location. The staff are wonderful. It is well kept, the food is home cooked (by a wonderful chef) and they make you feel right at home.