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Assisted living costs in Stafford average about $5,847 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Stafford. Our detailed directory has 353 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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The food and meal preparation is very good. Staff is accommodating and loved ones are able to visit anytime. The facility is clean. And the medical personnel are accessible
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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13 reviews
8.7
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13 reviews
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Staff is very welcoming and pleasant. They also encourage residents to get involved in the activities. And they have a great number and variety of activities, including shopping trips, parties, and outings...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Ivy at Ellington is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities. Ellington has its roots as an agricultural community as well as a resort community with Crystal Lake within its boundaries. Conveniently located in Ellington,...
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66 Floor plans available
8.6
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The staff is very caring, and friendly makes you feel right at home like you are part of their family! The facility is on the smaller size which is perfect, much more individual attention . The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...
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8.6
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3 reviews
8.6
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3 reviews
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5 my mother has settled in nicely. The staff is very good, they are professional and caring and the facility is always clean.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
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8.5
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27 reviews
8.5
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I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In 2012, JGS will celebrate 100 years of caring for the elderly in our community. When JGS was first established, the founders made a promise to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services - based upon Jewish traditions and values - to those facing the challenges of aging. Jewish...
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8.1
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8.1
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Cares stood out. He does refuse cares but I feel that psych should be more involved. He does not want women and they do have the male nurse give him a shower. He locks his door and stays in his room a lot...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Find the level of care you deserve at All American Assisted Living in Enfield. With the help of our personalized lifestyles and a broad selection of services and amenities, you will live in comfort, ease, and grace.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Our goal is to have...
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44 Floor plans available
8.0
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162 reviews
8.0
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162 reviews
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My experience at the Wellington has been excellent. It is a welcoming and friendly community. All the staff make it a point to get to know each resident by name. There are activities to participate in daily...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...

Cost of assisted living in Stafford, CT

The average cost of senior living in Stafford is $5,847 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danielson, CT with an average of $5,068 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stafford, CT vs. nearby cities

Stafford, CT
$5,847/mo
$9,947/mo
$5,068/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stafford, CT vs. the state and national average

Stafford, CT
$5,847/mo
U.S. national average
$4,693/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stafford vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,847/mo
$5,847/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Stafford, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$4,743/mo
Studio
$5,771/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,298/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,372/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Stafford over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stafford, CT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Stafford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Stafford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stafford

All American at Enfield Assisted Living

5.0
I would give a rating of 5 to every category. My mom lived there for 13 months before she passed away. My family and I were very grateful to AA for the excellent care and compassion that was shown to her AND to me. They will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad I called A Place ...
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Heritage Woods in Agawam, MA

3.9
The biggest area for improvement is the food. I understand that the chefs cook a low sodium and low sugar diet, but there is hardly any variety. And the food is incredibly bland. We drop off home-cooked meals or do Uber eats to my grandfather. The staff is all super kind. They seem to know all ...
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East Village Place in East Longmeadow, MA

4.6
We brought my my mother-in-law to East Village Place after visits to three area memory care centers and 6 months of trying to convince her husband that this was a better option for her than he could give her himself in their home. Her behavior had become erratic and his frustrations very real. ...
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Stafford review score based on 63 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 63 reviews of 14 Stafford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stafford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Stafford review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Stafford, CT14 facilities
8.8
Hartford, CT45 facilities
8.9
Danielson, CT12 facilities

Review subcategories for Stafford assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 63 reviews of 14 Stafford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stafford resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.1
Staff
3.9
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Stafford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stafford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stafford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Stafford assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Stafford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
52.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stafford assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Stafford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stafford, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stafford assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Stafford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stafford, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.3%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
64.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Stafford assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Stafford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stafford assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Stafford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stafford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Stafford protect seniors.

Learn about Connecticut Assisted Living regulations

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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Suffield by the River are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Stafford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Stafford, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Stafford, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Suffield by the River. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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