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Photo of Anthology of Simsbury
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33 Floor plans available
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Bright and clean, friendly staff, responsive when you have questions. Some exceptional people here, for the very difficult job. Many activities and encouragement to partake.
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 Brookdale South Bay
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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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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44 Floor plans available
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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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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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My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
Photo of Greenwich Farms at Warwick
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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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Photo of The Enclave of Franklin Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
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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
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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.
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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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
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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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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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
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.
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 The Arbors at Westfield
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The heating system is either on or off. Once the building g switches to heat, AC cannot be used. I find The Arbors very hot when I visit my mother. Wearing sleeveless in the winter is a must.
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 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 River Ridge at Avon
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Management team was very good. Facilities were comfortable and attractive. Entertainment programs were good. Food was often over seasoned and many choices were unhealthy. Overall: it provided what we needed...
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 The Arbors at Amherst
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The upper floor is extremely hot in the winter. There are not individual controls that are working in the rooms. As in any facility some staff members go above and beyond their duties. The facility itself is...
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 The Branches of North Attleboro
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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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Photo of Creamery Brook Village
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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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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
88 Photos available
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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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Photo of Christopher Heights of Worcester
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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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Nice place. Dad is happy. Transportation to doctor appointments is great. They fix things when broken. Management is on top of things. I would definitely recommend.
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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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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Photo of The Village at East Farms
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The place is gorgeous. My 95 yr old mother in law had a stroke and went from hospital to short term rehab. We were looking for a place for her and your organization suggested the village. We talked several...
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 East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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Photo of Capitol Ridge at Providence
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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,...

Cost of nursing homes in Ashford, CT

The average cost of senior living in Ashford is $7,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainfield Village, CT with an average of $5,388 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ashford, CT, vs. nearby cities

Ashford, CT
$7,212/mo
$6,421/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ashford, CT, vs. state and national averages

Ashford, CT
$7,212/mo
U.S. national average
$4,801/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ashford, CT, vs. other senior living options

$7,251/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,212/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ashford, CT, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Ashford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ashford, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAshford, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,212/mo$8,586/mo$4,801/mo
Assisted Living$7,251/mo$8,586/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$7,251/mo$8,586/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$4,421/mo$6,439/mo$4,022/mo
Nursing Homes
Ashford, CT:$7,212/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Assisted Living
Ashford, CT:$7,251/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Ashford, CT:$7,251/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Ashford, CT:$4,421/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ashford, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ashford 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.

Ashford, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ashford, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ashford 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
Ashford, CT$7,346/mo$6,963/mo+5.5%
Connecticut$6,898/mo$6,904/mo-0.1%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Ashford, CT
2024 average cost:$7,346/mo
2023 average cost:$6,963/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,898/mo
2023 average cost:$6,904/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ashford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ashford

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.

Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, MA

5.0
My mom was here for only 7 months in the long term unit. She had some dementia and came from assistant living for 5 years. She never thought of it as a nursing home. She still thought she was in assistant living.. To the family, that is the biggest compliment a nursing home can receive.. I ...
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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.

Ashford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashford, 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 Ashford nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ashford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ashford, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.9%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.9%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
64.1%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.7%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.5%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ashford nursing homes

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 Ashford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ashford, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.5%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashford nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ashford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ashford, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ashford nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ashford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ashford, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashford nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ashford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ashford, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ashford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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