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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bristol, CT
If you’re looking for assisted living in Bristol, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Bristol or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Bristol.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Bristol for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 15 assisted living facilities in the Bristol area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newberry Corner, Torringford and Drakeville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Manchester, Glastonbury and West Hartford.
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I would recommend it. All the staff have been kind and caring to my loved one and the owner has been accommodating to him in his requests. My loved one's answer to me when I ask if he has any complaints is a...
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.
Shady Oaks provides strong nursing in a cozy and loyal home. Bristol Press readers voted us Best of Bristol in 2022, 2021, & 2020. We average 4.9/5 stars in 70+ online reviews. We are a smart alternative to 24hr. home care and nursing homes.Strong Nursing: We excel at high end nursing,...
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If I had to choose one word to describe Arden Courts, it would be "home". When I was visiting memory care facilities, I would have never imagined I would have found a place so similar to a home environment....
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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They are all really friendly. I think the quality of care is also very good, a 5, according to my in-laws. The meals I would give a 4. The variety is very good but small portions according to my FIL. There...
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.
You can feel it the minute you walk through the front door, something is different at Middlewoods of Farmington! Perhaps it is the smell of home-made cookies baked by residents wafting from the Country Kitchen. Or maybe it is the warm greeting from the Receptionist. Or could it be the friendly...
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I would rate everything a 5 except the food/dining as a 4. Mom was OK with the food, just not overjoyed.Having been a nurse for over 40 years, she always had a critical eye for the care she received. She...
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.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
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What we like the most about the Southmayd Home for Women, is that we feel that our loved one is in a safe place. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Southmayd Home to other...
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.
Families who want for their loved one a more personalized residential care experience than the typical franchise facility have long seen Southmayd Home as a local jewel. For well over a century, Southmayd has provided ladies around greater Waterbury residential living with assisted care- at a...
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Moving my mom over to Brookdale was a very smooth transition. The communication with staff was excellent and they made my mom feel very welcomed. We asked for a couple of things to be done in the apartment...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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29 reviews
We never thought we would find an assistant living facility which combines a staff that genuinely cares for its elder clients, having an almost new facility, serving food that compares with a 4-star...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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We chose KindCare at Bristol because it is a brand new facility, cleanliness, location despite cost and initial "community fee" we were charged. Also, memory care unit is specific to my mother's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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Yes, staff goes out of their way to be helpful. As a family member they allow me to be able to know Mom is cared for 24/7 when I'm not with her which gives me the freedom to do the things I still need to do....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Located in Southington, Connecticut, The Orchards provides easy access to shopping, medical services and other services offered in downtown Southington. Each resident enjoys the privacy of their own studio, one or two bedroom apartment with all the benefits of a full service community. The...
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[name removed] has been several times, and mom is more alert, participating in exercises, engaging in conversations! Much improvement! The place is beautiful open, sunny, all the members are smiling, saying...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit residential assisted living community that offers a warm and caring atmosphere with an exemplary health care staff. There are 2 levels of care in our community; assisted living and our secure memory care neighborhood...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
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.
Our sprawling 5.5-acre campus has something for everyone with a wide array of activities for energetic adults, as well as those with medical needs. Our casual elegance will make you feel welcome and comfortable. Jerome Home provides a full service continuum and is here to meet your needs today...
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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Cost of assisted living in Bristol, CT
The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $11,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,980 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol, CT vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bristol, CT
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bristol
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bristol
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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Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT
5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.
Bristol review score based on 70 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 70 reviews of 14 Bristol assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bristol 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
Bristol review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Bristol 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 70 reviews of 14 Bristol assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bristol 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.Bristol, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Bristol assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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
57.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
33.6%
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
78.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol 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 Bristol 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
64.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol 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 Bristol 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
35.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol 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 Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol 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 Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bristol
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 Bristol protect seniors.
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington, Arbors of Hop Brook and The Residence at Brookside are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bristol, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 15 assisted living facilities near Bristol, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Bristol, Connecticut are Arbors of Hop Brook, The Residence at Brookside and The Residence at Ferry Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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