Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in West Haven, CT below include 91 Assisted Living facilities with 732 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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588 Ocean Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
4.3
(3 reviews)
"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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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
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
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
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..."
$8,329
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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
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
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
4.6
(14 reviews)
"I toured Spring Village at Stratford. The facility looks nice. The staff was very helpful. She explained everything clearly, so it was very good, and everything looked fine...."
$5,800
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
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
2 The Boulevard, Newtown, CT 06470
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I like Church Hill Village very much, and we're considering it. It is a lovely place, very clean and attractive, and the food was very good. We were given a tour of the potential rooms we could rent and live in, and they were lovely. The manager is a..."
$6,975
CARING STARS WINNER
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..."
$4,155
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
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..."
$4,155
CARING STARS WINNER
511 Kensington Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
4.4
(19 reviews)
"The Village at Kensington Place is big enough, but it's not humongous. The memory care unit has a fabulous setup. The rooms are clean. The food was great. I thought it was a really nice place. The people seemed very caring. The girl who was going to ..."
$4,460
CARING STARS WINNER
180 Scott Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
4.3
(27 reviews)
"There are multiple levels of rooms to meet the needs of different residents. My dad has a one bedroom and it’s perfect for him The food is great, basically available all day (7a-7p) The staff and faculty are amazing, responsive and so caring...."
$4,460
CARING STARS WINNER
111 South Shore Dr, East Haven, CT 06512
4.3
(25 reviews)
"We toured The Village at Mariner's Point. We liked the fact that you could get food from 7:00 in the morning till 7:00 at night. We thought that was great, because a lot of people, especially in the older years, don't want to get up right in the morn..."
$5,065
4089 Nesconset Hwy, South Setauket, NY 11720
4.2
(17 reviews)
"I toured The Village at South Setauket's assisted living facility for my mom. I felt like it was safer for her because she would be wearing a pendant. In case something happens, she just has to hit the pendant, which she will be wearing all throughou..."
$2,995
Assisted Living
Caring1126064
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.
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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.
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.
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
In West Haven, assisted living facilities charge $5,088 per month for care.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Assisted Living in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.
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