Connecticut Assisted Living

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Connecticut is one of the best places on the east coast with a high quality of life for seniors. The health care system is especially strong in Connecticut as it is in other parts of the New England region.

The state is expensive for housing and it certainly applies to senior living where assisted living costs are within the Top 5 for most expensive. However, many consider it a small price to pay for the exceptional health care clinics and personal care.

Connecticut is also a scenic state with fairly decent winters that are not too extreme and pleasant summers. The state is dense, yet not nearly as much as New York and New Jersey, the only other states on the list with higher monthly costs for assisted living facilities.

Monthly Costs - Connecticut Assisted Living

Connecticut is costly when it comes to assisted living. New York and New Jersey are the only other states with higher costs based on monthly average. The median for assisted living in CT is over $4,700 per month, which is approximately a $1,000 more per month than the national average.

There are some affordable assisted living units in the state that can start around $2,700 to $3,000 per month, yet expect to find most senior housing higher than the national median. The top 10 percent for most expensive even reach prices of $8,200 per month.

Your best bet for affordable senior housing in the state is available in cities like Bridgeport, West Haven, Meriden and Torrington.

Darien, Wilton, Ridgefield and Brookfield are known for being especially pricey with some of the most luxurious assisted living units in the state.

In terms of counties, look for New London and Middlesex to feature the most affordable senior living options and variety. Fairfield and Hartford County, meanwhile, stick out for being costly.

Connecticut has 3+ million plus people. A sizable demographic is retirees and 55+ or older individuals.

Paying for Connecticut Assisted Living

The Home Care Program for the Elderly, part of the state’s Medicaid program, can help cover expenses related to assisted living in Connecticut. Please note the state defines ALSA’s as “congregate housing” when you reference the Home Care Program for the Elderly manual.

Other programs that can help with financial aid and help related to expensive Connecticut senior housing costs include the Adult Family Living program (adult foster care only) and the Connecticut Assisted Living Program.

Assisted Living Types in Connecticut

Connecticut defines their different assisted living types as “congregate housing”. Unlike other state licensing departments, Connecticut does not license the facilities directly. Instead, they oversee and regulate assisted living service agencies (ALSAs).

The state currently has 90+ ALSA licensed assisted living centers.