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10 Best Nursing Homes in River Glen, CT

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Nursing Homes Facilities near River Glen, CT

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Photo of Dimitry J Kamanetsky Estates
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.
Photo of St Lucian'S Residence, Inc
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.
Photo of Park Hill Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Mercyknoll Inc
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Jefferson House
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
Photo of Immanuel House
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.
Photo of The Heights
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.
Photo of The Retreat
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in River Glen, CT

The average cost of senior living in River Glen is $9,618 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,945 per month.

Nursing homes costs in River Glen, CT, vs. nearby cities

River Glen, CT
$9,618/mo
$9,614/mo

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

River Glen, CT
$9,618/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$10,242/mo
$10,242/mo
Nursing Homes
$9,618/mo

Nursing homes costs in River Glen, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,526/mo
Studio
$5,646/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,696/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,572/mo

Senior living costs in River Glen 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: River Glen, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Glen, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$9,618/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$10,242/mo$8,586/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$10,242/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,932/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
River Glen, CT:$9,618/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
River Glen, CT:$10,242/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
River Glen, CT:$10,242/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
River Glen, CT:$5,932/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in River Glen, CT, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in River Glen, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in River Glen 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
River Glen, CT$7,379/mo$6,327/mo+16.6%
Connecticut$6,828/mo$6,760/mo+1.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
River Glen, CT
2024 average cost:$7,379/mo
2023 average cost:$6,327/mo
Percent change:+16.6%
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 River Glen

Recent reviews for nursing homes in River Glen

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.

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center in Hamden, CT

5.0
My father was able to live on his own in his own home for 97+ years and five weeks ago was suddenly taken ill and needed to be placed permanently in long-term residency. We started on the rehabilitation floor and quickly and gently and respectfully moved up to the permanent residence on the ...
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River Glen nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Glen nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Glen, 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 River Glen 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 River Glen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
River Glen, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in River Glen 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 River Glen Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
River Glen, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Glen 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 River Glen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Glen, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in River Glen 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 River Glen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Glen, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
51.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in River Glen 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 River Glen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Glen, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.6%
0.5%
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington, Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence and Brookdale Gables Farmington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near River Glen, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 60 nursing homes facilities near River Glen, Connecticut. See the full list.
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