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10 Best Nursing Homes in Hamden, CT

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Hamden nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Hamden, CT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Hamden or another care type is right for you. Browse 56 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Hamden.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Corbins Corner, West Rock and Newhallville.
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zipAverageCost: $9,984

Nursing Homes Facilities near Hamden, CT

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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Hamden, CT

The average cost of senior living in Hamden is $9,984 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westbrook Center, CT with an average of $7,102 per month.

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

Hamden, CT
$9,984/mo
$11,270/mo

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

Hamden, CT
$9,984/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$10,279/mo
$10,279/mo
Nursing Homes
$9,984/mo

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

Semi-Private
$15,001/mo
Studio
$5,753/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,315/mo

Senior living costs in Hamden 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: Hamden, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHamden, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$9,984/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$10,279/mo$8,586/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$10,279/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$7,251/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Hamden, CT:$9,984/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hamden, CT:$10,279/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hamden, CT:$10,279/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hamden, CT:$7,251/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hamden, CT, over time

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

Hamden, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Hamden, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hamden 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
Hamden, CT$5,413/mo$5,651/mo-4.2%
Connecticut$6,828/mo$6,760/mo+1.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Hamden, CT
2024 average cost:$5,413/mo
2023 average cost:$5,651/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,828/mo
2023 average cost:$6,760/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Hamden

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hamden

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.

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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Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven, CT

4.0
After visiting many "retirement homes", Seacrest definitely feels more homey than all of the other more institution style residencies. It's beautiful water view setting adds tremendously to its value as well as a strong sense of family amongst its attendants and workers and residents. Our ...
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Hamden nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamden nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamden, 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 Hamden 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 Hamden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hamden, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
65.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hamden 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 Hamden Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hamden, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hamden 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 Hamden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamden, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Hamden 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 Hamden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hamden, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Hamden 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 Hamden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hamden, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden, Atria Larson Place and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hamden, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 56 nursing homes facilities near Hamden, Connecticut. See the full list.
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