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Photo of Whitney Place at Natick
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The staff was incredibly helpful and made the transition seamless. The dining room has menus which enables residents to select from a wide variety of meals. The activities are geared towards older folks but...
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.
Whitney Place combines all the comforts and more convenience than you could ever find at home. It’s a warm and gracious setting for seniors needing a little help with daily routines, featuring private or shared apartments.Residents receive individual attention from our nurses, dedicated...
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Was so surprised at how large the apartments are! It’s a small facility but the rooms are amazing! Can’t wait for my mom to come here! Thank you a place for mom! I never knew this place existed till I made...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities.Trade home maintenance and long to-do lists for more time to do what you want to do. Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has a worry-free retirement lifestyle with three levels of care on one campus, including independent...
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The staff is very caring, the room size is good, and housekeeping is good. Most of the interior of the building has been repainted. Leadership stays onsite during storms and communicates well. They do...
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.
Our comforts of home philosophy provides elders with a gracious lifestyle in a home-like setting. We offer genuine care and concern for each person in a friendly atmosphere while encouraging independence and freedom of choice. Our goal is to service and accommodate each individual’s needs and...
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The staff here has been great. My mom has been in the memory care unit since just before Christmas. She is very happy and feels safe. It’s so nice to finally spend my time with her as a daughter and not a...
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.
Greenwich Farms at Warwick located in Warwick, RI is a Benchmark Senior Living independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle?...
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The Residence at Glastonbury surpassed my expectations in care, nutrition, services, lodging and meaningful activities. Great staff. We went from independent living to memory care and hospice in place.
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.
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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Both staff and residents are always cheerful. The staff is super caring. My friend had a fall and was hospitalized, while he was my staff contacts stayed in touch and were very caring to both of us.
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.
At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...
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What we like the most about the community are the staff, they are caring and care for the whole family. It has a full schedule of activities as well as anytime dining. Yes, we would recommend this community...
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.
Set in Norfolk County in the historic town of Franklin, The Enclave of Franklin is a senior living community where older adults can live comfortably and more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff. In addition to independent and assisted living options, The Enclave of...
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It's clean welcoming warm and safe. Food is amazing and they bend over backwards to accommodate my Dad. Definitely would recommend it. They need more chairs or benches out front near the smoking area. Lots...
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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The Arbors at Hop Brook is a wonderful place with awesome administration and care staff, and very nice, affordable, and comfortable apartments. My Sister had many health issues. She began with independant...
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.
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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Photo of Middlewoods of Newington
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Would give every category of five. Middlewoods has proved to be the perfect placement for [name removed]. We are extremely pleased with the staff, the size, and the friendliness of the staff and clients. I...
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.
Are you looking for Award-Winning Assisted and Independent Living? If so, Middlewoods of Newington is the place for you! Within the last year the community was awarded the following: • Assisted Living Federation of America’s "Champion for Seniors"; • Connecticut Assisted Living Association's...
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Photo of Heritage Woods
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My father was a resident since the end of [date removed], unfortunately he passed away 5 days before Christmas, he loved Heritage Woods and the people who work there, these people are amazing, very friendly...
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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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Traditions lives up to its reputation. It is an excellent facility in every way. The people who work there, from maintenance folks, on up to administration, are excellent. Traditions is very welcoming, they...
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.
Since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been committed to not only our residents, but also the Dedham and neighboring community seniors for over 15 years. We are your trusted choice with a great reputation for quality and care. Here you'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of...
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I'm going to be honest here communication with the director is lacking. We love the new activities Director she's fantastic but she has to do way too many things. Their transportation is a big issue because...
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.
Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime...
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I do not live there but my 91 year old friend is happy and content. Staff at CB are nice and very attentive. People that live there seem happy and CB has many music events and activities for the residents.
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.
Creamery Brook Village is in the historic northeast CT town of Brooklyn - minutes from Interstate 395, routes 6 and 169. We are sponsored by PierceCare, a nonprofit provider of Eldercare Services. Creamery Brook is designed to be a community for those who seek the ease and security of living...
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The staff, food quality, and sense of community are the main reasons we chose this facility. Everyone we’ve interacted with has been caring and professional, and the environment feels very welcoming. Our...
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.
At Atria Aquidneck Place, you'll find a supportive community with New England charm and the comforts of home. Take a leisurely walk with friends and family around our beautiful five-acre campus, or shop in nearby historic Newport. Atria Aquidneck Place is conveniently located close to local...
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I can say that the facility keeps me informed on my mom's situation and check in on her constantly. The staff I have dealings with are limited however everyone is always available to help should we have any...
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 Brookdale South Windsor
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What we like the most about the community is The overall staff. The person who runs the front desk. Overall cheery environment. Family nights. [name removed] the cook
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.
Brookdale South Windsor is now open for in person visits and move ins!!! Such exciting news - we can now share our family like community with you and your loved one in person ( with safety precautions of course) but you all can see the apartment of your choice. We can also move new resident in...
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It was very attractive & homey, however, the dinning room was not very nice. The care was c -plus. The outside was very nice, had a lovely porch. The rooms were quite nice. As a memory care facility , it's...
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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I and my cousin are very happy she is at Christopher Heights. What we like the most about the community is the location, activities selection and just overall good assisted living.
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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For us this has been a wonderful experience so I would give them a 5. We are in the 370 building which is the most independent setting. The residents here are very friendly and welcoming. They give us...
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.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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What I like the most about the community is that the food here is quite good. All the staff take time to say hello and make you feel welcome. I enjoy the activities. [names removed] make sure everyone has...
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.
Capitol Ridge at Providence is a cozy urban retreat situated in historic Providence, overlooking downtown and of course the State Capitol. The beautiful, historic setting is accented by manicured gardens, private walking paths and gazebos. A terrace off the main dining room offers seasonal...
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Staff is very welcoming and pleasant. They also encourage residents to get involved in the activities. And they have a great number and variety of activities, including shopping trips, parties, and outings...
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.
The Ivy at Ellington is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities. Ellington has its roots as an agricultural community as well as a resort community with Crystal Lake within its boundaries. Conveniently located in Ellington,...
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When it comes to the care services we are still attempting to decide. Challenging case! My loved one isn't terribly complimentary. Says soups are good! The "na" are difficult to respond to. #7 is na as...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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5 stars. No question. Staff RCAs are great very well trained. Lots of support on all levels. At Suffield there are 6 levels of care. My mom is at 5. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. There is a...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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The facility is well kept, and I believe the dining is very good, the the menu has a lot of creative variety, and the quality of the food is excellent. If there is something special that somebody wants, they...
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.
CareOne is a family-owned and operated company, where we consider your family an extension of our own. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, our chief goal is to provide a warm environment where residents can thrive, remain connectedto the community and enjoy a fulfilling...
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Cost of assisted living in Sterling, CT

The average cost of senior living in Sterling is $6,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moosup, CT with an average of $4,820 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sterling, CT, vs. nearby cities

Sterling, CT
$6,148/mo
$4,845/mo

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

Sterling, CT
$6,148/mo
U.S. national average
$4,564/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,148/mo
$6,148/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,520/mo
Studio
$5,179/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,835/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,370/mo

Senior living costs in Sterling 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: Sterling, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSterling, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$6,148/mo$8,586/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$6,148/mo$8,586/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$5,266/mo$6,439/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Sterling, CT:$6,148/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Sterling, CT:$6,148/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Sterling, CT:$5,266/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sterling, CT, over time

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

Sterling, CTCT stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Sterling, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sterling 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
Sterling, CT$6,577/mo$6,346/mo+3.6%
Connecticut$6,412/mo$6,457/mo-0.7%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Sterling, CT
2024 average cost:$6,577/mo
2023 average cost:$6,346/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,412/mo
2023 average cost:$6,457/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sterling, 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 Sterling.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sterling

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sterling

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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Sterling review score based on 1,240 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 1240 reviews of 233 Sterling assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sterling 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

Sterling review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Sterling, CT233 facilities
9.3
8.7
Danielson, CT11 facilities

Review subcategories for Sterling 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 1,240 reviews of 233 Sterling assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sterling 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.
Sterling, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
3.9
Care services
3.7
3.6
Staff
3.9
3.8
Meals & dining
3.6
3.5
Activities
3.6
3.5
Value for cost*
3.6
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Sterling assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sterling, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.9%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.8%
54.5%
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 Sterling 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 Sterling Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sterling, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.9%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sterling 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 Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sterling, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.5%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sterling, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
49.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.6%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
39.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sterling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sterling, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 262 assisted living facilities near Sterling, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sterling, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Draper Place and Atria Lincoln Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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