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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Bridgeport, CT for 2024

Bridgeport is the most populous city in Connecticut, with 148,333 residents, 11.8% of whom are aged 65 and older. The city is home to a range of high-quality hospitals, including Bridgeport Hospital, which has cancer and geriatric specialists. Another hospital that may be of interest to seniors is Danbury Hospital, rated as high performing in several procedures and conditions.

Nursing Homes offer a high level of medical care that would otherwise not be possible for seniors to receive while living at home. The staff usually includes skilled nurses and aides who provide care 24/7. Due to the high level of care, nursing homes tend to be more expensive than other long-term care options. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the cost of nursing home care in Bridgeport is expensive. On average, it costs around $16,805 for a semiprivate room, more than twice the national average of $7,908. For older adults who do not require such a high level of care, assisted living communities or home health care may be a more appropriate option.

This guide explores the costs of nursing homes and other types of senior care and lists some resources that can be useful to Bridgeport seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Bridgeport, CT

Nursing home semiprivate rooms cost around $16,805 per month in Bridgeport. For a private room, the average cost is $18,166. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using monthly average costs of semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, Bridgeport is around $8,897 more expensive than the average U.S. city and $3,041 more expensive than the Connecticut state average for this type of care. Bridgeport is by far the most expensive city for nursing home care in the state. The most affordable city is Norwich, where seniors pay an average of $12,821 for care. In New Haven and Hartford, the cost of nursing home care is a bit higher but still lower than Bridgeport at $13,090 and $13,247, respectively. 

Bridgeport

$16,805

Connecticut

$13,764

The United States

$7,908

New Haven

$13,090

Norwich

$12,821

Hartford

$13,247

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

It is also useful for older adults in Bridgeport to be aware of other available care options to see which is best suited to their needs and financial situation. The most affordable care option is adult day health care, which typically costs $1,619 per month in Bridgeport. For seniors who would like to live at home, home care and home health care carry a cost of around $5,339 per month. Assisted living facilities are more expensive than home care, costing $6,273 per month.

Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,619

Assisted Living Facility

$6,273

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$16,805

Nursing Home (private room)

$18,166

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Bridgeport, CT

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Bridgeport, CT

The following list of resources may be helpful to Bridgeport seniors. They can assist with helping older adults live at home as long as possible before they need nursing home care. These resources also offer services that may be useful once seniors are in nursing homes. 

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Southwestern CT Agency on Aging(203) 333-9288Southwestern CT Agency on Aging offers a range of services that may be useful to seniors. These include legal assistance, nutritional support and transportation. There are also support services available to help with avoiding elder abuse and fraud. The team of experts also offers mental health support and referral to clinics.
Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (860) 424-5200The Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program supports seniors living in long-term care communities, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. A member of the team regularly visits the communities to act as an advocate for residents. They ask about any concerns or problems the residents may have and help to resolve them.
Bridgeport Nutrition Program - Meals on Wheels(203) 332-3264The Bridgeport Nutrition Program provides homebound seniors with two meals per day. A friendly volunteer delivers meals Monday to Friday, and weekend meals are also available. There are no age restrictions, but applicants must be homebound and unable to go grocery shopping or cook for themselves. There is a set fee for the service.
Eisenhower Senior Center (203) 576-7993Eisenhower Senior Center offers a range of classes to seniors. It is fully equipped with bikes, treadmills and weights that are free to use. It offers chair exercise, tai chi, Zumba and line dancing classes throughout the week. There are also activities such as weekly bingo, ceramics, art therapy and computer classes.

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Review of The Watermark At 3030 Park

My dad was a resident in their long term care/nursing home. He started at the Rehab facility as he was recovering from a heart attack. When he first arrived he needed minimal care and was able...

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Good Morning, We are puzzled by your review because most times when a new resident is admitted to our Skilled Rehab Unit is the time when they require the most care, especially coming in from the...

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Kim

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Review of The Jewish Home

My mother is at The Jewish Home in Bridgeport. The care she's getting, so far, is very good. The staff is very kind, friendly, and helpful. The room is very nice, the size is adequate and she's...

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