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Assisted Living in Connecticut

Compare 13 assisted living communities across Connecticut — with real ratings, locations, and free help choosing the right fit.

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Connecticut at a glance
13
Assisted Living communities
12+
cities covered
$9,118
median / month
4.7★
avg rating
13
Assisted Living communities
12+
Connecticut cities & towns
$9,118
Median monthly cost
4.7
Average rating
Overview

Assisted Living in Connecticut

Connecticut has some of the highest senior living costs in the country, with assisted living averaging about $9,118 a month. Communities range from the Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford areas to smaller towns across the state, often with a strong emphasis on aging in place.

Connecticut's Medicaid program helps eligible seniors afford care in managed residential communities. Below you can compare communities by city and get free help from a local advisor.

Costs

What assisted living costs in Connecticut

Assisted living in Connecticut averages about $9,118 per month — among the highest in the nation — and memory care runs closer to $11,400.

Connecticut median$9,118/mo
U.S. assisted living median$6,200/mo

What affects the price? Location and local demand, private vs. shared room, the level of daily care needed, and add-ons like medication administration or nighttime support.

Ways families pay

Private pay Connecticut Medicaid VA Aid & Attendance Long-term care insurance
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Assisted Living communities in Connecticut

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Assisted Living by Connecticut city

Explore communities in Connecticut's cities and towns.

What assisted living offers

Assisted Living provides help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, plus meals, housekeeping, and social life.

  • Help with daily activities & medication management
  • Meals, housekeeping & laundry
  • Trained staff and a safe, supportive environment
  • Activities, wellness & social connection
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Connecticut rules & paying for care

Assisted living services in Connecticut are provided by licensed Assisted Living Services Agencies, overseen by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH).

  • The Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) can cover care services for eligible seniors living in managed residential communities; room and board is paid privately
  • Veterans may apply VA Aid & Attendance toward costs
  • Private pay, savings, and long-term care insurance are common
How to pay for senior care
Questions

Connecticut assisted living FAQs

Why is assisted living so expensive in Connecticut?
Connecticut has among the highest senior living costs in the U.S. — assisted living averages about $9,118 per month — driven by the state's high cost of living and labor. Our advisors can help you find options that fit your budget and explore financial assistance.
Does Connecticut Medicaid pay for assisted living?
The Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) can cover care services for eligible seniors in managed residential communities. Room and board is paid privately, often from the resident's income. Our advisors can explain eligibility.

Free help finding assisted living in Connecticut

Our senior living advisors know Connecticut communities, pricing, and availability. Tell us what your family needs and we'll do the legwork — at no cost and no obligation.

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