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I love the staff, my Aunt is so happy there and we all are pleased with the support and communication. I would highly 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.
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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The staff is kind, competent and friendly. The facility is very clean. Moving in was quick and easy. The meals are very high quality served by very nice wait staff.
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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9.0
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brookdale Gables Farmington. The experience continues to be phenomenal. All of her needs are met with the utmost of care and professionalism. I would recommend...
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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9.0
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My brother was previously a resident of Anthology of Farmington and this facility was perfect for him. I wish we could have afforded to get him there earlier. He didn't get to live there for a full year....
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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My mom was previously a resident at Arden Courts in Avon. She deteriorated quickly and passed away. They were great. Much nicer and more attentive than her previous facility. We were very happy with the care
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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I picked this community becasue it was close to my house. They offer activities such as; exercise, chorus, movies, and trips to the store.
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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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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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...
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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Cost of assisted living in Canton, CT

The average cost of senior living in Canton is $6,394 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,842 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Canton, CT vs. nearby cities

Canton, CT
$6,394/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Canton, CT vs. the state and national average

Canton, CT
$6,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,577/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Canton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,394/mo
$6,394/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Canton, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,980/mo
Studio
$6,066/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,531/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,741/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Canton over time

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What families are saying about assisted living in Canton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Canton

The Residence at Ferry Park in Rocky Hill, CT

5.0
My aunt moved into ferry park a few months ago!!! We as a family are thrilled that she is engaged each day with fun activities and exercise classes! She has made some lovely new friends and we sleep better each night knowing a caring staff is there for her!

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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The Residence at Glastonbury

3.8
We chose The Hearth at Glastonbury mainly due to the location, it was where he used to live so he is familiar with the location. Also after the tour I just really liked the place and thought it would be a good gift for my dad. It is a very clean and safe facility to be in. I would recommend to ...
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Canton review score based on 69 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 8 Canton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Canton 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

Canton review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Canton, CT8 facilities
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Simsbury Center, CT15 facilities

Review subcategories for Canton 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 69 reviews of 8 Canton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Canton 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Canton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canton, 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 Canton 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 Canton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
87.5%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Canton 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 Canton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Canton, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Canton 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 Canton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canton, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
87.5%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
87.5%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Canton 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 Canton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canton, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
87.5%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
75%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canton 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 Canton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canton, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
100%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
100%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
87.5%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Canton

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 Canton protect seniors.

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