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9.5
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26 reviews
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everything is expensive now they just had an annual increase to be applied for [name removed] Yes, we would recommend Arden Courts Farmington community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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8.6
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16 reviews
8.6
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So the staff is amazing. My Mom loves her apt and all of the activities that they offer. It is also an older community, but very clean/spotless! The only thing that could use improvement is the food. Some...
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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9.2
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9.2
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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...
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9.6
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27 reviews
9.6
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The administrator is wonderful. Activities are fabulous. My Aunt is very happy there, and the staff is happy to help the whole family.
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.
Located minutes from historic downtown Avon, our brand new community is nestled on beautiful farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.Our dining room offers "Anytime Dining" from 7am-7pm, a...
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9.7
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45 reviews
9.7
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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 cares about the people they understand the mental health issues that change people and roll with it. I would recommend
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.
Nestled in the heart of Farmington Valley, Arden Courts of Avon is a not-for-profit Assisted Living Community designed specifically and focused exclusively on providing memory care for person’s living with Alzheimer’s and related neuro cognitive disorders such as Lewy Body, Frontal Temporal and...
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56 reviews
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Referred by a friend excellent referral! From the community sales director, nurses PT therapist and receptionist. It has PT therapist and receptionist. It has been nothing short of exceptional! I recommend...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...
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9.3
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23 reviews
9.3
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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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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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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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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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We were very pleased with our uncle's care while he was there. He passed away a few days ago. We would recommend River Ridge to others. Thanks.
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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8.5
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39 reviews
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We felt very sure and comfortable that mom was being taken care of kindly and properly. We were informed of everything that was happening with mom immediately. The staff is knowledgeable and kind. They...
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.
From the moment you walk through the door of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in West Hartford, you will feel peace and comfort. To be honest, you might even feel a little bit giddy. It may have something to do with the beautiful common areas, private...
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The staff were extremely welcoming. They understand the transition process can be stressful and make every effort to make it easy.
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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33 Floor plans available
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27 reviews
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Mom was at [community removed] (Now Skybrook) for several months. The facility is newer and inviting. More importantly, the people are amazing - professional, caring, comforting. Mgmt, staff, chefs, they...
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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33 Floor plans available
7.6
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27 reviews
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We never thought we would find an assistant living facility which combines a staff that genuinely cares for its elder clients, having an almost new facility, serving food that compares with a 4-star...
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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88 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.0
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The staff is very engaging and good at keeping me updated on anything my dad needs and how he's doing. The food is pretty good too. And all of the care taking staff are very compassionate and helpful towards...
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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9.0
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Gables was very nice but my mom's condition got worse and she had to go to their Memory care facility called [community name removed] in [location removed]. Gables was very nice, rates were fair, food was...
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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8.9
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Staff is warm, very helpful, and competent. The activities are wonderful. My father has come into his own there. He is encouraged to participate and feel a part of the community. The facilities are amazing....
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.
For over 60 years, Avery Heights has earned a solid reputation for providing seniors with seamless care, convenient living, and extraordinary value. As a rental-only community, you won’t have to deal with the burden of paying entrance fees or negotiating complex contracts—yet you’ll still have...
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9.2
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50 reviews
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Two years ago we were looking for an assisted living facility for our family member. We visited many places and The Residence at SW Farms was our last stop. Talk about saving the best for last! The staff and...
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 Residence at South Windsor, our beautiful, new community is nestled on spectacular farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, Wapping Park, I-84 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments; a combination of 31...
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Operations Manager had her eye on the ball and is very communicative and helpful in marketing the property and answering questions. Everyone from the Activities Director, Food Service Manager, and ...
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.
Hoffman SummerWood Community is a national award-winning senior living rental community located in the quiet northeast corner of West Hartford. Our members enjoy their own beautiful apartment, featuring a fully applianced kitchen, living room, bedroom, and handicap accessible bathroom. We...
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Although founded by the Sisters of Mercy, residents have diversity of faiths (Christian & Jewish) as well as non-practicing. Most residents live independently and there is one floor dedicated to assisted...
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.
Located on a 40-acre campus in West Hartford, CT adjacent to Saint Joseph College, The McAuley features beautifully landscaped grounds and lovely views of Avon Mountain.  Best of all, when you live at The McAuley, you're just minutes away from the area's most popular attractions -- the...
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Staff is great especially in the dining room always anticipating what each resident may want for dinner. The food is pretty good. It took a while but we finally got plans in place to help my mother in law...
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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8.1
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The staff is the highlight of this facility. They are attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to help Dad with his transition. He also enjoys the food which has a fairly diverse menu. They offer a...
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 Buckland Court is a charming 'country estate' nestled amidst beautiful farm land, with expansive lawns and gardens. Inspiring outdoor sitting areas, a gazebo, and an herb garden provide the setting for arts, leisure, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace...
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Mclean has closed a few times due to Covid concerns. This is why the overall experience is a 4. My father says that the food that is served is good, but not great. It is a caring environment that provides...
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 Village at McLean includes 15 barrier-free cottages, 48 large, spacious apartments plus a neighborhood of 13 villas . We are under construction of a beautiful new apartment building that will have 55 one & two bedroom apartments. Some will have balconies and fireplaces. Amenities will be...
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Last spring, I visited eight different assisted living communities in the greater Hartford area and beyond. Aviva was the last stop on my itinerary. The moment I walked through the doors of Aviva, I knew...
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.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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My loved one stayed here for about a month and a half and they were phenomenal. Her strength is so much better now. Her mobility has improved so much, right down to her finger movement. Before, she could...
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Hartford County, CT

The average cost of senior living in Hartford County is $9,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,945 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Hartford County, CT, vs. nearby counties

Hartford County, CT
$9,145/mo
$9,310/mo

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

Hartford County, CT
$9,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

$9,603/mo
Nursing Homes
$9,145/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hartford County, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,138/mo
Studio
$6,021/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,238/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,946/mo

Senior living costs in Hartford County 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: Hartford County, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHartford County, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$9,145/mo$9,316/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$9,603/mo$9,316/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$9,603/mo$9,316/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$5,773/mo$6,504/mo$3,951/mo
Nursing Homes
Hartford County, CT:$9,145/mo
Connecticut:$9,316/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Hartford County, CT:$9,603/mo
Connecticut:$9,316/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Hartford County, CT:$9,603/mo
Connecticut:$9,316/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Hartford County, CT:$5,773/mo
Connecticut:$6,504/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Hartford County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hartford County

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.

The Residence at South Windsor Farms

5.0
They were very friendly and caring-my father enjoyed it while he was there!!! Always willing to answer any questions I had!! We have a great experience there

The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT

3.6
I'm mostly happy with the facility. My mom enjoys the activities, & the staff are all very nice & friendly. The 2 negatives are the food has to be purchased from 1 supplier & the food is very bland & tasteless. The soups have little in them & my mom is used to the very chunky loaded with ...
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Hartford County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hartford County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hartford County, 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 Hartford County 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 Hartford County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hartford County, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.5%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hartford County 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 Hartford County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hartford County, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hartford County 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 Hartford County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hartford County, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hartford County 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 Hartford County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hartford County, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
51.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hartford County 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 Hartford County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hartford County, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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