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Assisted living costs in Colchester average about $6,670 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Colchester. Our detailed directory has 134 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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Photo of Colebrook Village at HebronCommunity card badge
88 Photos available
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37 reviews
10
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37 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
14%
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My mother has been living here in the memory care unit for about 6 months now. She absolutely loves all the activities and games, and they keep her busy all day with fun and caring staff. I cannot imagine...
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!Colebrook Village at Hebron opened in May of 2018. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We have 112 units and are located in a quaint small town in Eastern CT. Surrounded by flora and fauna, our building was designed to maximize the amount of...
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9.8
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26 reviews
9.8
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26 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
15%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
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While touring many Age in Place options for my mom, I knew immediately Elmbrook Village was the right one. It was meticulously clean, beautifully decorated and offered a large variety of daily activities...
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!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...
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Photo of The Village at South Farms
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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40 reviews
9.2
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40 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
35%
3 star
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I'm mostly happy with the facility. My mom enjoys the activities, & the staff are all very nice & friendly. The 2 negatives are the food has to be purchased from 1 supplier & the food is very bland &...
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 Village at South Farms is a cozy 'country estate' with a panoramic valley view that our residents enjoy from the southern-style veranda overlooking its expansive lawns. Lavish gardens surround the community and provide the setting for shaded outdoor seating and walking areas. A terrace off...
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9.0
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14 reviews
9.0
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14 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
36%
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What we like the most about Buckingham Heights is the friendliness. We would not necessarily recommend this community to others, it would be according to what their loved ones needs and priorities might be....
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.
A Place to Call HomeProviding quality care of your loved one is not a responsibility we take lightly here at our memory care community in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Our campus is nestled in the beautiful countryside landscape, offering an idyllic backdrop for our warm and welcoming community. And...
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3.0
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17 reviews
3.0
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17 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
24%
3 star
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It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is a warm and gracious assisted living and retirement community with 72 bright and spacious one- and two- bedroom apartments, located in the Connecticut River Valley.A terrific value for independent seniors, we offer chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Greystone Retirement Home
77 Photos available
Provides: Assisted 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.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Sheltering Arms
Provides: Assisted 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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
Photo of Alterra Clare Bridge of Glastonbury
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Colchester, CT

The average cost of senior living in Colchester is $6,670 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danielson, CT with an average of $4,762 per month.

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

Colchester, CT
$6,670/mo

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

Colchester, CT
$6,670/mo
U.S. national average
$4,789/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,670/mo
$6,670/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,267/mo
Studio
$6,666/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,314/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,384/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Colchester over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Colchester, 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 Colchester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Colchester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Colchester

The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT

4.6
I would recommend The Village at South Farms to others looking.

Ocean Meadow Memory Care in Clinton, CT

5.0
They have been great. It is a smaller facility so it feels much homier. The staff seems to be very in tune with all of the residents there. They get really personalized care, we really could not be happier. I looked at 4 different places and this one was by far the best and the least the ...
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Crescent Point At Niantic

4.0
While our loved one was there, they did a good job. The care our loved one needed they were able to handle, she needed a assisted living with a medical room and they were able to accommodate that. We were happy with then, and given the circumstances they did their best with communicating to our ...
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Colchester review score based on 58 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 58 reviews of 10 Colchester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Colchester 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

Colchester review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Colchester, CT10 facilities
7.7
Chester Center, CT12 facilities
7.9

Review subcategories for Colchester 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 58 reviews of 10 Colchester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Colchester 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.
Colchester, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.7
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Colchester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colchester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colchester, 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 Colchester 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 Colchester 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
60%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Colchester 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 Colchester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colchester 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 Colchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Colchester 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 Colchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colchester, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colchester 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 Colchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Colchester

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 Colchester protect seniors.

Learn about Connecticut Assisted Living regulations

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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Arbors of Hop Brook are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Colchester, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 10 assisted living facilities near Colchester, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Colchester, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Arbors of Hop Brook. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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