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Assisted living costs in New Haven County average about $11,783 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in New Haven County. Our detailed directory has 246 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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I would give fives across-the-board on all questions. I am exceptionally happy with the choice that was made. I have been singing your praises ever since I've gone on the initial interviews and tours of the...
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.
Maplewood at Orange has carefully blended a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. Just in the heart of the shopping and...
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22 Floor plans available
9.7
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Fantastic caring staff. Lots of appropriate activities. Love having a driver for my mom's eye dr appointments as part of their service.
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.
The Village at East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge and overall everything has been great for her so far. The value for cost is reasonable. The food is pretty good and the activities...
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.
Brookdale Woodbridge is an assisted living and memory care community in the upscale community of Woodbridge, Connecticut. Woodbridge is a historic city with a strong sense of heritage and is home to many of the faculty at nearby Yale University. As one of the wealthiest towns in the country,...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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My mom was very happy there. It was a very positive experience. My only complaint was that we were facing a big increase in cost after only 9 months. Be diligent about signing contacts. Sit down and go over...
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.
Maple Woods at Hamden is located south of Sleeping Giant State Park on a hilltop overlooking the town center of Hamden, CT. This community boasts skyline views of New Haven and picturesque views of Long Island Sound. We are convenient to shops, cultural, and business attractions. Our superb...
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8.9
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The staff is very helpful and very kind. They are very, very good to my mom. It is a little bit expensive, but worth the money. I would and already have recommended The Landing of North Haven to others I...
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.
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Photo of Coachman Square at Woodbridge
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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26 reviews
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What we like the most about Coachman Square is the Friendliness of the staff. They have been great whenever we had any issues. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
Coachman Square at Woodbridge is nestled in the quaint town of Woodbridge, CT where a convenient location offers the best of two worlds. Enjoy the tranquility of our charming town, as well as the nearby cultural attractions of New Haven, including the Shubert Theater, art galleries, the Peabody...
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8.4
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My aunt is no longer in Chatham place where she needed additional care but it is still in the Mary Wade complex. I would rate everything of five other than activities I would rate a three. It seems that they...
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.
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44 Floor plans available
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My mother in law felt comfortable and happy from the first day. Staff is friendly and helpful. I was impressed with [name removed] who worked hard to organize a room and admission on short notice she drove...
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.
At Spring Village, you'll find a dedicated staff who understand the importance of balancing individual care with your independence. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in our theater, reading a novel in our library, or taking an excursion to nearby local shops, we are dedicated to helping you live...
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77 Floor plans available
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Staff is very professional, courteous, and friendly. The interactions that I have observed between staff and residents is appropriately pleasant and familiar. Residents are greeted by name. The facility is...
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.
Atria Larson Place is a warm, welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Socialize in our bright, large common areas and enjoy diverse activities that allow you to pursue your interests and discover new ones. Located directly across from beautiful Lake Whitney, Atria Larson Place is close...
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This is the place thing that ever happened. I do not have to worry about my loved one anymore. They are taking great care of him. This is the third place my loved one has been. We are very very pleased with...
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.
Meadow Mills, Providing exceptional care for all levels of Memory impairment and Dementia, helping to create a better quality of life for you and your family. At Meadow Mills Memory Care we have set everything in place to ensure the safety of those with impacted memory loss, cognitive decline,...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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They offer daily activities and they encourage my father in law to participate. He loves the food and the community is clean and well maintained. The staff are nice and are there for you with whatever you...
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.
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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.
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It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in New Haven County, CT

The average cost of senior living in New Haven County is $11,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Madison Center, CT with an average of $8,589 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New Haven County, CT vs. nearby counties

New Haven County, CT
$11,783/mo

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

New Haven County, CT
$11,783/mo
U.S. national average
$4,727/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New Haven County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$11,783/mo
$11,783/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in New Haven County, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$5,674/mo
Studio
$5,328/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,065/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,329/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in New Haven County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in New Haven County, 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 New Haven County.

What families are saying about assisted living in New Haven County

Recent reviews for assisted living in New Haven County

The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT

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

Brookdale Gables Farmington

4.0
They have a nice location, it is a bigger more active community. Care has been good, wish they offer a bit more of a personal touch, encourage my dad a bit more to do things and offer events that include the families. But my dad likes to keep to himself so....Overall we r happy with this ...
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Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence

5.0
The food is very good the staff is premium level of caring they go above and beyond to make sure their residents feel like home and try to create a family culture.

New Haven County review score based on 69 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 18 New Haven County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Haven County 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

New Haven County review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
New Haven County, CT18 facilities
6.7
7.4

Review subcategories for New Haven County 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 69 reviews of 18 New Haven County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare New Haven County 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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New Haven County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Haven County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Haven County, 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 New Haven County 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 New Haven County 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
61.1%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Haven County 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 New Haven County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Haven County, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.9%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.1%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Haven County 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 New Haven County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Haven County, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in New Haven County 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 New Haven County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Haven County, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Haven County 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 New Haven County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Haven County, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in New Haven County

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 New Haven County protect seniors.

Learn about Connecticut Assisted Living regulations

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