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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Washington, CT

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If you’re looking for assisted living in Washington, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Washington or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Washington.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Washington for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Washington area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newberry Corner, Torringford and Drakeville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Milford, Southington and Southbury.

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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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85 reviews
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85 reviews
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They welcomed my Mom with open arms and have helped our family out with good communication. She is starting to adjust to her new place and is coming out of her shell. Everyone here has been great to deal...
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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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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79 reviews
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Thank you to [name removed] and her entire team for being so amazing to my mom and family. You are stellar and it trickles down from you to your entire staff. Everyone has gone above and beyond for my mom...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Spring Village at Danbury is a boutique, affordable assisted living community specializing in enhanced care, located in the heart of Danbury, CT. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and for those who need an individualized approach to care. We...
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Photo of Brandywine at Litchfield
2222 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
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I have many friends that have lived in this community. The way they are treated and taken care of is out of this world. The employees show so much care and attention to detail its amazing. The food is...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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9.2
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38 reviews
9.2
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38 reviews
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5 stars across the board. We chose The Watermark at East Hill because of the attentiveness of the staff showed how much they care The care has been excellent. The staff is very caring and takes excellent...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events and assisted living,...
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1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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19 reviews
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My wife had an eight week stay at Pomperaug Woods and I couldn't be happier with the complete staff including the kitchen! All of the people involved in my wife"s recovery are superheros. They have what it...
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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8.9
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9 reviews
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9 reviews
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It was very homey and everyone was very friendly. I saw other places that were very impressive, opulent almost, but they didn't feel like home. Also, the apartments are really spacious, well appointed and...
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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8.9
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21 reviews
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What we like the most about the Southmayd Home for Women, is that we feel that our loved one is in a safe place. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Southmayd Home to other...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Families who want for their loved one a more personalized residential care experience than the typical franchise facility have long seen Southmayd Home as a local jewel. For well over a century, Southmayd has provided ladies around greater Waterbury residential living with assisted care- at a...
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8.9
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22 reviews
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The Ivy provides a loving & caring environment for its residents & families. Our initial tour of this community convinced me that this would be a good place for mom. Mom moved in with a great deal of...
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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1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
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47 reviews
8.6
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Staff is caring and compassionate . The activities director runs an excellent program to keep all involved and stimulated . Holiday programs are great , involving family and friends .
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.
Monarch Southbury, formerly known as Motif by Monarch, is located in the Southbury area, which is full of natural beauty, and our community makes the most of Mother Nature's finest. Located on Main Street South in Southbury, Connecticut, Motif is set against rolling green hills, with several...
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Really love the caring nature of the staff at Charter. They are very accommodating and thorough with the residents. [name removed] at the front desk is incredible. She is focused, bright and extremely...
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 Cottage at Litchfield Hills
99 Photos available
7.0
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26 reviews
7.0
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26 reviews
5 star
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It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to...
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 Cottage at Litchfield Hills, located in the heart of Litchfield County close to Routes 8 and 202, is owned by New England-based Northbridge Communities and their first property in Connecticut and 18th Senior Living Community.The Cottage offers all of the benefits of community living -...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Washington, CT

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $13,734 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,980 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Washington, CT vs. nearby cities

Washington, CT
$13,734/mo
$8,645/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Washington, CT vs. the state and national average

Washington, CT
$13,734/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Washington vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$13,734/mo
$13,734/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Washington, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,565/mo
Studio
$5,511/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,178/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,122/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Washington over time

Washington, CTCT stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Washington, 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 Washington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Washington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Washington

Maplewood at Danbury

4.3
What our family likes the most about Maplewood at Danbury is that they reach out to us and keep us informed of concerns/issues as well as positive news about my parent's adaptation to their new environment and social activity.

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

4.6
The staff is really friendly and helpful. Initially they had some trouble working out her medication schedule, but after a couple of weeks it got ironed out. And now everything is running smoothly. My mother is very happy there and feels like it's home.

Washington review score based on 46 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 11 Washington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Washington 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

Washington review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Washington, CT11 facilities
8.4
Bethlehem Village, CT227 facilities
8.3
Bantam, CT221 facilities

Review subcategories for Washington 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 46 reviews of 11 Washington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Washington 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.
Washington, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Washington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington, 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 Washington 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 Washington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Washington, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
90.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
90.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
53.8%
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 Washington 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 Washington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Washington, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
81.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
90.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Washington 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 Washington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
81.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington 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 Washington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
90.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
90.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
81.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
54.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington 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 Washington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
90.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
72.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
81.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
81.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
90.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
81.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
81.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
90.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Washington

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Washington protect seniors.

Learn about Connecticut Assisted Living regulations

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Maplewood at Danbury, Spring Village at Danbury and Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Washington, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 11 assisted living facilities near Washington, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Washington, Connecticut are Maplewood at Danbury, Maplewood at Stony Hill and Maplewood at Newtown. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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