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Photo of River Ridge at Avon
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33 Floor plans available
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At this point we would give 4 stars. The Care is good. The Food is good. The Activities are very good. We wish they would clean her room more often, but not a huge deal. But, overall entire facility,...
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.
River Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...
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Photo of MiddleBrook Farms at Trumbull
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[name removed] gets constant attention from staff. His day is full. He has already gained five (needed)pounds so I assume the food is good. Staff responds to his needs, for instance, recommending PT and OT,...
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.
Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood within the charming town of Trumbull. We are convenient to shops and amenities and just a short distance from the theater as well as Sacred Heart and Fairfield Universities. Our superb location complements the quality...
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The staff is first rate all around. I had a two bedroom apt which was 1000 sq ft. Well laid out. There are a lot of activities and if you would like to you can start one. They have a varied menu every dinner
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.
Arbors, a Nationally Accredited, Continuing Care Retirement Community in Manchester, Connecticut. Arbors offers Independent,Assisted and Continuing Care in a stress-free lifestyle with security, companionship, services and access to our award Health Care Center long term and rehab health care. At...
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Pomperaug Woods was very involved in making sure that my mom's move was as painless as possible. Now, over a month after her move, they are still checking on her to make sure things are going smoothly.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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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Photo of The Residence at Selleck's Woods
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Staff is friendly, helpful, competent. Management is inept, out of touch, unresponsive. My mother is happy there, I feel that she is safe. Pricing is very high.
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.
WelcomeThe Residence at Selleck's Woods is a premier luxury, and boutique-style Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, in beautiful Darien, CT. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
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Memory Care: The hands on staff have all been attentive and caring, excellent. Current activity staff are very engaging. Definitely try to get every resident to attend the activities, go to their rooms to...
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.
Exciting NEW enhancements are now complete at Atria Crossroads Place! Extensive renovations include refurbished common spaces, an upgraded salon, a modern bistro, redesigned restaurant and private dining room with outdoor canopy, library, custom fitness center, additional outdoor green space and...
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Photo of The Arbors at Islandia - East and West
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Staff was wonderful. Rooms clean. Food was good. There were plenty of activities. Room size was very good. Only small issue is dining areas should be a little bigger or do 2 food service times.
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 Arbors at Islandia East & Islandia West - SafeCare Neighborhood for the memory-impaired- Transitions Neighborhood for those who feel more comfortable in a smaller intimate environment- Spacious sun filled accommodations with balconies- Extraordinary restaurant-style farm to table meals...
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Photo of Atria South Setauket
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55 Floor plans available
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Staff is very nice. Room is perfect size. A few maintenance issues we're working on resolving. Plenty of activities during the day. Food has been good. Nothing special. Some nights offerings are better than...
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.
At Atria South Setauket, we take care of all the work while you socialize and try new activities. Relax on the patio, swim in our outdoor pool or take a cooking class with friends. Enjoy the hotel-like amenities in the convenient Long Island community you love, right near plenty of shopping and...
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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington
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The staff are friendly, approachable, and responsive. The food is balanced and has good portions. Mom's room is just enough. All the furniture was provided, and there is a "picture rail" about 18 inches from...
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.
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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44 Floor plans available
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I think they did a great job with mom. They just need more activities to keep them more occupied. The staff were very kind. Food needs to be better
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.
Conveniently located off Merritt Parkway next to the High Ridge Shopping Center, just minutes from the Stamford JCC, downtown and the beach, Benchmark at Stamford – formerly Sunrise of Stamford – offers nationally award-winning assisted living and memory care. Easy access to downtown Stamford’s...
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Photo of HarborChase of Madison
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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They have very friendly staff - they are attentive, caring and personal. I would absolutely recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Photo of The Village at Kensington Place
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The staff are kind and competent. Had to leave her apartment shortly after moving in to go to the locked memory care unit, and they made the transition as easy as possible. Highly recommended.
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 Kensington Place is an elegant country estate nestled among the scenic Hanging Hills of Meriden, CT. Our beautifully manicured campus surrounded by woodlands provides comfortable outdoor sitting areas and the setting for fitness, arts, and leisure activities. A terrace off the main...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Brookfield
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Every thing and every one has either lived up to or exceeded our expectations. My dad is calling regularly to rave about the fitness activities, the meals and the kindness and consideration of the staff....
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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Photo of The Villa at Westhampton
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Well everyone is so welcoming here, from the first day I moved in all the staff and residents are very friendly . They make me feel at home. I go to the social everyday and it’s a really nice time to meet...
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 Villa at Westhampton is an exclusive assisted living community nestled along 18 lush acres of sprawling lawns, spectacular gardens, walking paths and picturesque views. Moments away from the majestic Hamptons beaches and Westhampton Performing Arts Center, truly a port of call to an exciting...
Photo of Maplewood at Orange
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I thought Maplewood at Orange was very attractive, in fact it felt cozy and welcoming. The foyer/common LR was lovely with a fireplace too. The dining room was inviting, staff we encountered were pleasant...
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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The staff was very helpful always available to answer any questions and help with solutions The nurses were very attentive to my mom's needs
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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Photo of The Chelsea at Brookhaven
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We needed to transition mom from a senior living complex to an assisted living community. It was a difficult process that was made much easier by the guidance and insight received from 'A Place for Mom.' We...
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.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION IN 2020Located in Yaphank, Long Island, New York, The Chelsea At Brookhaven offers personalized Assisted Living in studio and one-bedroom apartments. Our Country Cottage provides a safe, pleasant, and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer’s and...
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The staff from the Director to the Support staff have all been extraordinarily kind, patient and thoroughly knowledgeable about what needs to be done to help Mom continue with her adjustment at the...
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.
The Atrium at Rocky Hill is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling.Each detail of our unique, single story residence...
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Photo of Middlewoods of Farmington
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The food is why I gave it a 4. My mother in law is having problems with the gluten free options. I think the apartment size and location of the community is all good. I would definitely recommend it, my...
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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Photo of Maplewood at Danbury
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While the assisted living floor has many daily activities, the memory care floor is lacking substantially. There's been 3 activity directors in less than 1 yr and residents are basically put in front 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 Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending 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. ...
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Positive: Facility appearance out and inside is a 5 Employees 5 Cleanliness 5 Moms room /apartment 5 I have not been to many other places but price seemed high I was told at the beginning (close to 3 years...
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 HarborChase of Branford
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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5 on all. But everything was good, but my mom passed away and I'm having trouble getting a refund for partial rent. Other than that everything is great.
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.
You can participate in a variety of activities to keep you physically fit and mentally sharp. Walking clubs, dancing, tai chi, and other physical activities will help you maintain and improve your mobility. You can also partake in mentally stimulating activities like open-ended discussions about...
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Every staff member is so nice, friendly and helpful. The place looks beautiful as it's been newly renovated. Everything is brand new, new carpets, paint on the walls, furniture in the common areas and new...
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.
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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Sturges Ridge is a wonderful place but it is expensive. Overall it is a very good place with a lot of activities, the people are nice and friendly.
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.
A first in Fairfield, Sturges Ridge is proud to bring senior living experiences to the neighborhood. Enjoy the company of good friends, take in the beautiful surroundings, pursue your passions, and explore opportunities to inspire you and further enrich your life. Benchmark Senior Living at...
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The food is not very good at Sunrise and they are short staffed. But the staff that is there is excellent. I'd say it's a corporate management issue. I would recommend Sunrise. The whole industry is a mess...
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.
Located in western Connecticut’s beautiful Norwalk River Valley, just 55 miles from New York City, Sunrise of Wilton provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our ideal location in Fairfield County off...
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Cost of assisted living in Podunk, CT

The average cost of senior living in Podunk is $7,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $6,855 per month.

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

Podunk, CT
$7,417/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Podunk, CT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,417/mo
$9,350/mo

Assisted living costs in Podunk, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,747/mo
Studio
$5,322/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,521/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,470/mo

Senior living costs in Podunk 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: Podunk, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typePodunk, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$7,417/mo$8,134/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,350/mo$9,491/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,240/mo$4,238/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Podunk, CT:$7,417/mo
Connecticut:$8,134/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Podunk, CT:$9,350/mo
Connecticut:$9,491/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Podunk, CT:$4,240/mo
Connecticut:$4,238/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Podunk, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Podunk 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.

Podunk, CTCT stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Podunk, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Podunk 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 average 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
Podunk, CT$6,154/mo$6,109/mo+0.7%
Connecticut$6,707/mo$6,445/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Podunk, CT
2024 average cost:$6,154/mo
2023 average cost:$6,109/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,707/mo
2023 average cost:$6,445/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Podunk, 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 Podunk.

What families are saying about assisted living in Podunk

Recent reviews for assisted living in Podunk

The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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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.

The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC in Bridgeport, CT

5.0
My mom moved into assisted living at the Watermark after nearly 60 years living in her home, the last 36 years by herself. While it was a major life event for my mom, the Watermark made it an exceptionally smooth transition. They arranged and paid for the move, the movers were efficient and ...
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Podunk review score based on 780 family reviews

8.7
Review score27 facilities780 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 780 reviews of 27 Podunk assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Podunk 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

Podunk review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Podunk, CT27 facilities
8.5
Middletown, CT54 facilities
8.8
Bridgeport, CT44 facilities

Review subcategories for Podunk 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 780 reviews of 27 Podunk assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Podunk 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.
Podunk, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.3
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Podunk assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Podunk assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Podunk, 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 Podunk 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 Podunk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Podunk, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.3%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.2%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.3%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.9%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.3%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.3%
46%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Podunk 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 Podunk Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Podunk, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.7%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
12%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Podunk 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 Podunk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Podunk, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.1%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40.4%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
16.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Podunk 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 Podunk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Podunk, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Podunk 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 Podunk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Podunk, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.6%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.7%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.8%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
44.7%
41%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.4%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Podunk

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 Podunk protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 205 assisted living facilities near Podunk, Connecticut. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 47% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 47% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 47% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 42% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 59% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 47% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 46% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Italian, American Sign Language, Russian, Polish, French, Portuguese, German, Arabic, and Farsi 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon, and Colebrook Village at Hebron 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon, Spring Village at Danbury, and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon, and Colebrook Village at Hebron 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon, and Colebrook Village at Hebron
The best assisted living facilities near you in Podunk, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Atria Stamford. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 47% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 47% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 47% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 42% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 59% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 47% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 46% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Italian, American Sign Language, Russian, Polish, French, Portuguese, German, Arabic, and Farsi 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon, and Colebrook Village at Hebron 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon, Spring Village at Danbury, and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon, and Colebrook Village at Hebron 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon, and Colebrook Village at Hebron
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