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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.
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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.
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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...
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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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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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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
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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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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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.
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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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I like the care here from the great staff at this clean community. The meals are good and they have a great chief. They have a room with a beautiful view over lookng the ocean. I would recommend this...
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.
Seacrest Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the historic and scenic West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. West Haven has been an established township since 1648 and sits right along the shoreline, hosting a beautiful and relaxing beach. Our gorgeous senior living...
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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: 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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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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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.
Summer VillaSummer Villa is an assisted living community located in Coventry, RI. Coventry, which is situated just west of West Warwick, is home to more than a dozen historic villages. The town’s rich history is evidenced in its beautiful 18th and 19th century homes, farmhouses, churches and...
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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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.
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I'm still transitioning and adjusting but the community is great and I like it here. I am very happy
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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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.
Briarcliffe Gardens is a brand new, state-of-the-art Memory Impaired Microcommunity™ meticulously crafted from the ground up on the 22 acre Briarcliffe Campus in Johnston, RI. Briarcliffe Gardens looks like a home, both outside and inside. Fresh air, diffuse sunlight, uplifting colors- designed...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in North Westchester, CT

The average cost of senior living in North Westchester is $7,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainfield Village, CT with an average of $5,113 per month.

Assisted living costs in North Westchester, CT, vs. nearby cities

North Westchester, CT
$7,757/mo

Assisted living costs in North Westchester, CT, vs. state and national averages

North Westchester, CT
$7,757/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in North Westchester, CT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,757/mo
$7,757/mo

Assisted living costs in North Westchester, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,496/mo
Studio
$5,814/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,015/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,857/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,546/mo

Senior living costs in North Westchester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: North Westchester, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Westchester, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$7,757/mo$8,586/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,757/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,742/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
North Westchester, CT:$7,757/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
North Westchester, CT:$7,757/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Westchester, CT:$5,742/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in North Westchester, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Westchester and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in North Westchester, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in North Westchester have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Westchester, CT$6,085/mo$5,876/mo+3.6%
Connecticut$6,375/mo$6,376/mo-0.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
North Westchester, CT
2024 average cost:$6,085/mo
2023 average cost:$5,876/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,375/mo
2023 average cost:$6,376/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Westchester, 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 North Westchester.

What families are saying about assisted living in North Westchester

Recent reviews for assisted living in North Westchester

The Atrium at Rocky Hill

4.4
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated correctly. Overall, it was a much better place than the nursing home he is in now.

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.

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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North Westchester review score based on 923 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 923 reviews of 171 North Westchester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Westchester 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

North Westchester review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
North Westchester, CT171 facilities
6.7
Chester Center, CT12 facilities
8.5
Middletown, CT17 facilities

Review subcategories for North Westchester 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 923 reviews of 171 North Westchester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North Westchester 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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North Westchester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Westchester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Westchester, 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 North Westchester 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 North Westchester 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
61.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Westchester 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 North Westchester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Westchester, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Westchester 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 North Westchester 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
38%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in North Westchester 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 North Westchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
54.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Westchester 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 North Westchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Westchester, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
45%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Westchester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in North Westchester protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Atria Harborhill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North Westchester, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in North Westchester, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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