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How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks.
Top ranked Connecticut cities for assisted living overall
I struggled with in home care for my Mom who has dementia. I felt such guilt to have to move her out of her home. Moving her to Maplewood at Orange is the best decision my family and I could have made. She...
My wife was the one who wanted to move into The Watermark. I was reluctant at first, but now, six months later, with all the friends we have made, and the many activities we can choose from, I couldn't be...
The entire team at Atria Darien, especially [name removed], went out of their way to make our mother’s transition from home to assisted living a great experience. [name removed] attention to detail, patience...
It’s just like home, I was always a crybaby since I was young I never liked change but when I moved here I fell in love with this place and the people. The people here are very friendly and I love making...
I like Brighton Gardens of Stamford community. My friends is safe and now interacting with others. The staff is spectacular and the food is very good and well balanced. However, there is always room for...
I picked this place because, the executive staff that I meet with were so engaging and helpful and are still to this day. Also it was new so it looked so homey and inviting. The rooms, we've have a studio,...
I have been a resident since [date removed] and am very pleased with the Avery community - especially the staff! I have received immediate response to any of my questions and a very professional attitude...
I have has lived at Southwick Village for several years. The community is set in a beautifully maintained campus with all the amenities I need as I age. Activities, food and most importantly, the staff are...
My aunt moved into ferry park a few months ago!!! We as a family are thrilled that she is engaged each day with fun activities and exercise classes! She has made some lovely new friends and we sleep better...
The entire intake process was excellent, from them doing a pre admission assessment to giving us recommendations for movers and utility hookups like phone and cable. We met with staff from executive to...
I get calls from the nursing staff very frequently. My loved one likes the food-loves the ice cream! Housekeeping appears to be good. When I visit, which is frequently, his room and bathroom are clean and...
Although founded by the Sisters of Mercy, residents have diversity of faiths (Christian & Jewish) as well as non-practicing. Most residents live independently and there is one floor dedicated to assisted...
I would say "5" for all. Although, my dad does not partake in the activities ( he's not too social and does not see or hear well). Everyone is very friendly, he says the food is good and it's well kept....
I have has lived at Southwick Village for several years. The community is set in a beautifully maintained campus with all the amenities I need as I age. Activities, food and most importantly, the staff are...
I have been a resident since [date removed] and am very pleased with the Avery community - especially the staff! I have received immediate response to any of my questions and a very professional attitude...
Assisted living in Connecticut has a median cost of $6,165 per month, which is $2,165 higher than the national median, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data.
Pricing varies from facility to facility and is often dependent on several factors, including location, services and amenities offered, and an individual’s specific care needs. For example, a community located in an area with a higher cost of living will typically be more expensive. Additionally, luxury amenities such as private rooms, gourmet dining, and communities with opulent décor and finishes are often reflected in higher prices.
Most families pay out of pocket for assisted living room and board fees. However, it’s possible to offset some care service and medical costs with Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance policies.
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There are many ways to pay for assisted living when families plan ahead, and it’s common for families to combine several payment methods, such as public assistance, long-term care insurance, and private pay. The following tabs outline the most common types of payment methods and benefit resources used by seniors to pay for assisted living in Connecticut. For additional tips and ideas, visit our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay is the use of personal funds to pay for assisted living costs. Examples of personal funds include money from a savings account, pension payments, or retirement accounts. Most families use a combination of personal funds to pay for assisted living. The options below are the most common among the seniors and families we refer to assisted living.
In Connecticut, selling a house is one method families use to fund assisted living.
A reverse mortgage allows a home owner in Connecticut to take out a loan based on their home’s equity to pay for long-term care.
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are accounts used to pay for medical related expenses and can often be used to offset the costs of long-term care in Connecticut. HSAs vary, so it’s important to check with your loved one’s provider to understand exactly what costs can be covered.
Some life insurance policies allow seniors in Connecticut to use their benefits to pay for long-term care while they are alive. While policies differ, a “long-term care rider” may be an option your loved one’s insurance provider offers to help pay for long-term care costs.
Long-term care insurance can cover a wide range of medical, personal, and social services. In Connecticut, it may cover help with daily activities, home health care, nursing home care, or care in a group living facility. Long-term care insurance policies vary so it’s important to understand what your loved one’s provider covers.
In Connecticut, Social Security benefits for assisted living are available for qualified seniors. Titled “state supplement” in Connecticut, this program requires that residents must have financial or functional needs to qualify.
Connecticut’s Department of Public Health (DPH) regulates assisted living but does so in a way that’s different from many states. DPH doesn’t license “assisted living facilities” but rather Assisted Living Service Agencies (ALSA). Once licensed, these agencies can provide assisted living services only in a Managed Residential Community (MRC), which are also subject to DPH regulatory requirements.
ASLA’s requirements regarding services and care include the following:[01]
MRCs are allowed to contract with outside ALSAs or create their own ASLA to provide services inside their facility. However, most MRCs and ASLAs in Connecticut are under the same ownership structure according to a 2021 audit.[02] Before an MRC can contract with an ASLA to provide services, it must meet DPH regulatory requirements by providing certain core services, which include:[01]
The Facility Licensing and Inspection Section (FLIS) is responsible for inspecting, certifying, licensing assisted living in Connecticut. Current license status and inspection reports can be found using the Connecticut state license lookup tool. Here are a few tips for navigating the site when looking up licensing and inspection information:
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and we compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Connecticut is moderate. Key findings that informed this rating include:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
Connecticut General Assembly. (2020, June 19). Assisted living facility regulation. Office of Legislative Research.
State of Connecticut. (2021, September 23). Oversight of Connecticut’s assisted living facilities.
Overview of assisted living in CT
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