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Maplewood at Orange
245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
"Maplewood was exceptional, that would have been our top choice. It was a modern facility with different levels of care...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,200
Assisted Living Communities in West Haven, CT
Our comprehensive listings and ...
authentic reviews in West Haven, CT below include 71 Assisted Living facilities with 1196 reviews. On average in West Haven, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in West Haven, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
71 Providers
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...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,700
Caring Stars Winner
The Village at Mariner's Point
111 South Shore Dr, East Haven, CT 06512
"I like The Village at Mariner's Point very much, but it seemed to have an older clientele. It was too expensive for me...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,375
Coachman Square at Woodbridge
21 Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
"I went to Coachman Square at Woodbridge and visited both the assisted living and memory care. It was just an excellent...
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$8,440
HarborChase of Branford
173 Alps Rd, Branford, CT 06405
"HarborChase of Branford is where my mother wants to go. It was nice. They were the most reasonably priced. They have...
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$3,650
Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge
330 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
"I found the rooms at Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge to be small. Their studio rooms were very small, and there...
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$3,495
Caring Stars Winner
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...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,225
Atria Larson Place
1450 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
"The staff was friendly and informative. I spent about an hour and a half with my guide, who was wonderful. The bedrooms...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,295
Just Like Home's Long Hill Home
757 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06907
"Just Like Home provides a warm and welcoming home. Mom has been well cared for, and you can tell the staff really love...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$10,000
Spring Village at Stratford
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
"Our tour of Spring Village at Stratford was great. The director we met with was very bubbly. She was full of excitement...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,800
Caring Stars Winner
Benchmark at Split Rock
708A Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
"Benchmark at Split Rock was very nice. I liked the setup in the lobby. I also liked the hallways. They did not look like...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,835
Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT 06518
"This was my top pick - The memory care unit was awesome, right from the staff, to the rooms and to the programs that...
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$7,680
Just Like Home's Dogwood Home
62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
"We visited to find dedicated personable caregivers and a beautiful home. It was a pleasure to meet everyone and see...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,000
Caring Stars Winner
Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull
2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
"Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull was very nice. The rooms were very nice. The grounds were nice. They had activities, and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,320
Monarch Spring Meadows
6949 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611
"I'm living in Spring Meadows Trumbull and I love it here. I'm doing workouts and I'm into arts and crafts. I also play...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,995
Maplewood at Southport
917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890
"This is a wonderful community. It is spacious, airy and open. The residents have a full schedule of activities and a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$9,475
Monarch Southbury
655 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488
"Everyone at the facility has been welcoming and very helpful. Staff goes out of their way to make the residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,695
Maplewood at Newtown
166 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, CT 06470
"The people at Maple at Newton were very nice. They are doing a good job, considering our situation. Overall, it's a very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$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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Old Glory Days
211 Woodbury Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
"Old Glory Days was wonderful. It was beautiful. It was very clean. I liked it because it was open. I didn't like it...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,500
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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.
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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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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 Assisted Living in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.
