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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
A non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, Jefferson’s Ferry’s residents fully enjoy retirement without worrying about market swings, future health care needs, chores or maintenance. Sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, Jefferson’s Ferry boasts three levels of living: 248...
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.
The Bove Health Center at Jefferson’s Ferry, a not-for-profit community sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, offers the highest level of independence possible for residents needing daily assistance. The 60 private enriched housing apartments are available for both short and...
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 home is situated on three beautifully landscaped waterfront acres. The picturesque grounds and our intimate size create a comfortable home like atmosphere. Here, our seniors enjoy the benefits of twenty-four hour loving care and all ranges of assisted living services. From assistance with...
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I was a bit hesitant and apprehensive in the beginning because of the situation that had occurred years ago. But I took a chance and decided to get my Rehab at Medford. TO my surprise, this facility was...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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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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
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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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
We are a 240 bed skilled nursing facility located on Long Island's South Shore. We offer subacute rehab services which offer residents the opportunity to optimize their daily functioning. We also offer long term care. We have a specialized Young Adult Unit and an Alzheimer's...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
We are a 240 bed skilled nursing facility located on Long Island's South Shore. We offer subacute rehab services which offer residents the opportunity to optimize their daily functioning. We also offer long term care. We have a specialized Young Adult Unit and an Alzheimer's...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Licence # 700Q193 Adult Day Services, Residential care home Alzheimer's memory care. Fontaine Family type for adults is located in a warm street and safe residential setting in Suffolk County NY. Our home is certified by New York State office of Children and family Services, through its bureau...
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They're doing a good job taking care of my Dad here. It's a nice place, not overcrowded at all, and it has a nice homey feel. Dad complains about the people there being "too old", so they could use more...
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.
Olsen Rest Home is an assisted living community located in Nesconset, NY. Nesconset is a hamlet located in Long Island, an area that is widely known for its unique culture, delicious seafood and Italian cuisine and distinctive music. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy catching one of the region's many...
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.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Podunk, CT
The average cost of senior living in Podunk is $8,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New London, CT with an average of $5,749 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Podunk, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Podunk, CT vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Podunk, CT by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Podunk, CT
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Private income options in Connecticut
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VA benefits in Connecticut
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What families are saying about assisted living in Podunk
Recent reviews for assisted living in Podunk
The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT
4.6
I would recommend The Village at South Farms to others looking.
Brookdale Gables Farmington
4.0
They have a nice location, it is a bigger more active community. Care has been good, wish they offer a bit more of a personal touch, encourage my dad a bit more to do things and offer events that include the families. But my dad likes to keep to himself so....Overall we r happy with this ...
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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.
Podunk review score based on 1,165 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 1165 reviews of 216 Podunk assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Podunk 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
Podunk review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Podunk 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 1,165 reviews of 216 Podunk assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Podunk 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.Podunk, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Podunk assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Podunk assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Podunk, 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 Podunk 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 Podunk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Podunk, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.2%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Podunk 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 Podunk Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Podunk, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.4%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Podunk 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 Podunk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Podunk, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Podunk 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 Podunk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Podunk, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.6%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
44.9%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Podunk 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 Podunk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Podunk, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.6%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.9%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Podunk
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 Podunk protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Village at Stratford, Colebrook Village at Hebron and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Podunk, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 230 assisted living facilities near Podunk, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Podunk, Connecticut are Spring Village at Stratford, Colebrook Village at Hebron and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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