"Welcome to Glen Hill Center! Glen Hill Center provides a broad range of services including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in s..."
READ MORE73 Assisted Living Communities in Fairfield County, Connecticut
The average cost of assisted living in the county is $5,940 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 73 Assisted Living Communities in Fairfield County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Fairfield County, CT
- Assisted Living: $5,940
- Nursing Home Care: $15,011
- In-home Care: $4,147
- Adult Day Health Services: $1,993
Assisted Living Facilities near Fairfield County, Connecticut
"Welcome to Greenwich Woods Health Care! Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 217 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitatio..."
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Keystone Place At Wooster Heights (Opening Fall 2020)
Information Center 69 Kenosia Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
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"Keystone Place at Wooster Heights is located on a tree-lined street in Danbury, Connecticut, not far from the New York-Connecticut border. R..."
READ MORE"Welcome to Long Ridge Post-Acute Care! Long Ridge Post-Acute Care is a leading provider of sub-acute and long-term care services and provide..."
READ MORE"Welcome to Nathaniel Witherell! A short-term rehab and skilled nursing care center, located on 24 beautiful acres, just 2 miles from downtow..."
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"Parish Court Parish Court is a HUD Apartment. HUD residents usually pay 30% of their gross income for rent. The rent amount, less approved H..."
READ MORERegional Hospice and Home Care Center
87 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
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"Welcome Regional Hospice and Home Care Center! Whether inside your home or facility, or at our home, the Center for Comfort Care and Healing..."
READ MORESullivan-Mckinney Elder Housing
224 Meadowbrook Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
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"Nature, fresh air and tranquility equal life's quality Old Logging Residenceâ„¢ is very small and private. Unlike assisted living facilitie..."
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"Sycamore Place Apartments is located near the center of Bridgeport, CT, in between U.S. Highway 1 and the Connecticut Turnpike. As a seaport..."
READ MORE"Welcome to Westport's only Assisted Living community. Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best..."
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"Tappan Zee Manor LLC is an assisted living community in Nyack, NY, a quaint town known for its art scene, shops, restaurants and rich theate..."
READ MORECandlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center
30 Park Lane East, New Milford, CT 06776
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River Glen Health Care Center
162 South Britain Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
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"The Osborn has been Westchester County's premier senior living community for more than 100 years. We provide residents an engaging lifes..."
READ MOREWoodhaven Home for Adults
1350 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
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"The Plaza at Clover Lake is an assisted living community located in the picturesque town of Carmel, New York. Carmel is known for its beauti..."
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"Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living is located in Seymour, Connecticut, close to major thoroughfares, shopping centers and Matthies Memorial ..."
READ MOREMontowese Health & Rehab Center
163 Quinnipiac Ave, North Haven, CT 06473
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"Montowese Health & Rehab Center is tucked away in North Haven, Connecticut, just above East Rock Park. Residents describe the facility a..."
READ MOREGurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
68 Hauppauge Rd, Commack, NY 11725
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"At Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehab Center we are committed to the art of caring and providing trust and comfort to those who place their lov..."
READ MOREYorktown Assisted Living
2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
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"Luxury senior residence with private accommodations, comprised of a separate assisted living and memory care support residence. Memory sup..."
READ MORE"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MOREThe New Jewish Home, Sarah Neuman
845 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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"The Sarah Neuman Center in Mamaroneck, New York, is a short-stay rehabilitation center and long-term care provider. Located in a beautiful r..."
READ MOREBrookside Multicare Nursing Center
7 State Rd 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
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"Located on a sprawling, 24-acre campus in scenic Smithtown, Long Island, Brookside Multicare Nursing Center provides elite level post-acute ..."
READ MOREBriarcliff Manor Center
620 Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
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Mary Wade Home and Community Services
118 Clinton Ave., New Haven, CT 06513
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""Program provides meals, therapeutic recreation, daily living skills assistance, personal health care, social supports, nursing services, me..."
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Yorktown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
2300 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
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"Fieldhome is a not-for-profit community of health care services located on the border of Cortlandt Manor and Yorktown. Our beautiful 100+ ac..."
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"Seacrest Retirement Center is located on oceanfront property in West Haven, Connecticut, in close proximity to major highways, shopping cent..."
READ MORE"Located just off I-287 and the Sprain Brook Parkway, the Town of Greenburgh offers the perfect balance between the quaint villages of the Ri..."
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Lees Family Type Home for Adults
3 Whispering Fields Dr, Northport, NY 11768
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"Become one of the family! We know there's a lot that goes into every decision so we provide help every step of the way. Our primary focus ..."
READ MORE"Oyster Bay Manor is located on Long Island in the picturesque town of Oyster Bay, NY. Its centralized location provides many interesting his..."
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Fairfield County
Pamela
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May 11, 2021
Initially, when I got to Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull, I was not that impressed with the outside, but the inside is lovely -- very beautiful. We were looking at a one-bedroom apartment; it was very nice. They're not huge, but it's nice. The person who took me on the tour did a great job. She was very kind, very informative, and very helpful. She gave me any online information that I needed to help my dad figure out how to make it work financially. I did not try eating there, but the menu looked very good, and everyone looked happy. I saw a list of all the activities. It seems like there were at least seven a day that were going on, but I didn't observe one.
David
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March 26, 2021
We went to see The Village at Brookfield Common with my mom. She had the chance to see the activity rooms, meet with some residents, and see the community areas where they socialize. That was the specific reason why it beat out the other one, because the other one was much more strict with where visitors could go and what they could see. They have a salon and a cinema, too. They also do arts and crafts, and they have all kinds of activities that they can do in the activity room.
Mary
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September 17, 2020
I stayed at Hancock Hall for respite care in their rehab. The staff was wonderful, they were all very caring, very pleasant, the place was immaculately clean, and they were very careful about this COVID thing; they didn't have any cases there. The rehab was very good. The food was very good, and the physical appearance was very nice. I was very satisfied.
RS
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February 28, 2019
It was very nice and very friendly, but a little smaller than other places. I thought my dad would be better off in a larger place with more people, and this place had fewer rooms. On a room-to-room comparison and on a staff-to-staff comparison, they were equal. They did have a salon and a library, but I did not see a gym. Nevertheless, it was a very nice place.
Joe
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January 2, 2019
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill is very accommodating and wonderful. My aunt has her own room that's large, private, and has a little kitchenette and a bathroom, but you have to bring your own furniture. She has all the care she needs. If anything were to happen, they have everything there, like doctors on-site. The staff all seem to love their job and know what they're doing. I couldn't ask for better staff. They're happy, upbeat, cheery, and very good. It's clean and spotless. They take them out for rides on their van, to the beach, to the maritime center, and to many places. They have exercises and are checked on every day periodically. They make sure they can't leave unless they sign out. It's a safe place. I had lunch there and was very impressed with it.
Nancy
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October 23, 2018
I visited the independent living level of Spring Meadows Trumbull, it's a beautiful community. They're in the great location of Trumbull. They're a very active community and there are lots of activities for the residents. It's a very clean place, the people were very friendly, and the food looked great. Everything was really wonderful there, they're all really pleasant, and it's a place where I would put my father once he's ready. I saw several rooms and they were very nice. A gentleman even let us look at his room so we could get to see how a man's apartment was decorated. The rooms were very nice, clean, and updated, with a large bathroom and kitchen. It was a nice size overall. I was also very happy with the staff; they're great. The food looked great, and the menu was wonderful, it changes all the time. They're doing renovations as well.
JP
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July 31, 2018
The community was good and clean. The staff was very friendly. The entertainment room was very nice. They had an outdoor little garden seating area. The rooms were very nicely-appointed. Everything was great and was much better than I expected it would be.
Caring Daughter
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February 15, 2018
My mother receives services with this agency. They are absolutely great! I would recommend the CareFinders Total Care team to anyone. I truly believe that they have my mother's best interest in mind when they are sending her a caregiver. My mom is sick to begin with but in the last 5 months I was concerned as her condition has worsen. However, between her homemaker who she LOVES! These past 5 months had us worried but we learned through their attention to detail in the office that have nothing to worry about. They are on top of everything. I am so glad we stayed with them.
Bea
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February 14, 2018
It is nicer and newer than the previous community I visited. Since it's right off Merritt Parkway it's in a great location. The staff was great, the person who gave me the tour was terrific, and the people that I met were very friendly. They have exercises, they have a large area where they have movies once a week, and they have a van that can take the people off the premises on fieldtrips and to doctors' appointments. There's also a Trader Joe's near them where the residents can go shopping.
Map of Fairfield County, Connecticut
Assisted Living Costs in Fairfield County
The 2018 Genworth Cost of Care study shows that Fairfield County has the highest monthly assisted living rate in Connecticut. At $5,940, the local price is almost 50% more expensive than the national average ($4,000), 17.5% higher than the state median of $4,700 and about 13% above the rate in Hartford ($5,250). The price of assisted living is more affordable in Norwich ($4,300) and dramatically less expensive in New Haven, where seniors pay the state’s lowest cost of $3,435 per month.
Note: Data for senior care costs in Fairfield County wasn’t available, so data for the city of Bridgeport was used instead.
Fairfield County/Bridgeport Area
$5,940
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$4,700
Hartford Area
$5,250
Norwich Area
$4,300
New Haven Area
$3,435
Care Cost Comparison
Costs for senior care options in Fairfield County differ by a staggering $13,000 depending on the type and extent of care required. Group adult day health services provided only on weekdays average just $1,993 per month, while 24/7 skilled care provided in nursing homes costs a whopping $15,011. The rate for assisted living is $5,940 per month, whereas homemaker and home health aide services average $4,147 and $4,671, respectively. Although there appears to be a significant difference between the average rates, costs for these care options are much closer when everyday living expenses are taken into account, such as groceries, upkeep, utilities, taxes and insurance. These costs aren’t included in the rates for in-home care, but they’re covered by room and board in most assisted living facilities.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$5,940
Homemaker Services
$4,147
Home Health Aide
$4,671
Adult Day Health Services
$1,993
Nursing Home Care
$15,011
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fairfield County
Medicaid in Connecticut
Medicaid is the nation’s largest health insurance provider, delivering vital services to more than 65 million low-income Americans. The program is regulated and jointly funded by the federal government and administered by each state to best meet the needs of its most vulnerable residents.
In Connecticut, the Medicaid program called HUSKY Health provides coverage for one-fifth of the state’s population, including pregnant women, families with young children, the elderly and disabled adults.
Qualifying for HUSKY Health
Eligible Fairfield County residents can receive numerous health care benefits, including inpatient and outpatient hospital care, emergency treatment, primary and specialist care, occupational and physical therapy, X-rays and diagnostic tests, prescriptions and long-term nursing home care.
Fairfield County residents who are American citizens or legal aliens and aged 65 or older — or aged 64 or younger if blind or disabled — can qualify for nursing home care through HUSKY Health if their monthly income is less than the established facility rate. Single applicants are limited to $1,600 in assets, and married spouses applying together may have $3,200 in combined assets.
All sources of income count toward the Medicaid limit, including pensions, wages, interest, stock dividends, Social Security and VA benefits. A number of assets are exempt, including personal belongings, one automobile, burial plots, prepaid funeral contracts, a primary home valued at $878,000 or less and household furnishings.
Exceptions to Income and Asset Limits
If only one spouse applies, they’re subject to the same income and asset limits as single people. The non-applicant may also receive up to $3,160.50 of their spouse’s income each month as well as $126,420 of the couple’s joint assets. These federally mandated spousal living and resource allowances may also reduce an applicant’s income and asset levels, so they’re able to qualify for HUSKY Health long-term care coverage.
Applicants with income over the limit may qualify for a spend-down that provides six months of coverage. Their exceeded amount of monthly income is multiplied by six to determine the spend-down figure, which must be used to pay allowable medical and care-related expenses to gain eligibility for coverage. These can include:
- Physician, clinic, dental and hospital bills
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Medical transportation services
- X-rays, lab work and diagnostic tests
- Prescription medications
Fairfield County seniors can apply for HUSKY Health coverage online or call (877) 284-8759.
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
Seniors who meet the eligibility requirements for HUSKY Health coverage and have been assessed as needing long-term care may qualify for the CHCPE waiver if they have a monthly income of $2,313 or less. This home and community-based waiver offers a wide range of support and care services in a managed residential community setting. Program participants receive service coordination and additional supports based on their assessed needs, such as:
- One main meal per day
- Laundry and housekeeping services
- 24-hour security
- Wellness and preventive services
- Emergency transportation
- Assistance with personal care and daily living activities
- Nursing visits as needed
Depending on a participant’s income, they may receive waiver services at no cost or have to pay a 9% share of cost. Participants are responsible for paying their cost for room and board, which isn’t covered by the waiver. Those who are approved for the program may be placed on a waiting list to receive services due to enrollment caps.
For more information about the CHCPE waiver or to begin the application process, seniors in Fairfield County can contact the Connecticut Department of Health and Human Services at (800) 445-5394.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Connecticut State Supplement for the Aged, Blind and Disabled
Residents of Fairfield County aged 65 or older with limited income and assets may be eligible for a monthly payment through the CSSABD program. To qualify for this state-funded benefit, seniors must have a regular monthly income, such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income or a VA pension that doesn’t exceed the Connecticut standard cost of living. Individuals are allowed $1,600 in assets (married couples $2,400).
For more information about the CSSABD program or to apply for assistance, Fairfield County residents can call the Connecticut Department of Social Services Benefit Center at (855) 626-6632.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Younger seniors who wish to plan ahead for future care costs may consider purchasing long-term care insurance. This type of health insurance may pay for nursing home, in-home or assisted living care and offers a range of extra coverage options. Additionally, Connecticut has partnered with private LTC insurers to offer Medicaid asset protection coverage. As with most health insurance providers, LTC insurers base acceptance and premiums on an applicant’s age and health status.
To learn more about LTC insurance, Fairfield County residents can contact the CT Partnership for Long-term Care at (860) 418-6318.
Senior Centers
There are 20 senior centers in communities throughout Fairfield County that offer older residents a wealth of opportunities for socializing, staying active and accessing life-enriching activities and programs. The specific offerings differ between centers, but most offer a nutritious noon meal and a variety of card and board games, exercise classes, arts and crafts programs and special social events. Many provide educational classes and seminars, computer labs, health screenings, benefits counseling, group outings, escorted trips and transportation services.
Veterans Resources
The Connecticut Veterans Affairs Office of Advocacy and Assistance aids veterans, their spouses and dependents with applications and appeals for local, state and federal benefits. County veterans can enroll in the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and visit the outpatient clinic in Danbury or Stamford to access primary care, physical exams, laboratory tests, X-rays, pharmacy services and referrals for specialty care at the VA Medical Center in West Haven.
Connecticut VA Office of Advocacy and Assistance
752 E. Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-2570
Danbury VA Primary Care Clinic
7 Germantown Rd., Ste. 2B, Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 798-8422
Stamford VA Primary Care Clinic
1275 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 325-0649
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