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Assisted living costs in Ellsworth average about $7,544 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 183 communities in Ellsworth. Our detailed directory has 3946 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as New Milford, Torrington and Watertown.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Yorktown Assisted Living Residence
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but it...
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.
At Yorktown Assisted Living our mission is to provide personal care and the highest quality-of-life by partnering with residents and families to foster meaningful relationships. Our hand-picked staff are passionate about care and the people we care for, and are committed to supporting the...
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Photo of 3030 Park, a CCRC
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They do a great job welcoming and introducing new residents into the community. They could digitize the events though, they just have a newsletter and bulletin board, a digital reminder through phone or...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, a Health Care Center with assisted...
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Addison strives to personalize the experience as much as possible to each person's wants and needs . The management is very open to discussions and constructive criticism if something is not working as...
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.
Situated just south of East Hartford, bordering Bell-Hebron Linear Park on 14 wooded acres, Addison Place at Glastonbury is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
Photo of Prosper at Monastery Height
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22 Floor plans available
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The manager and activities staff was very good. The only issue I had was that his hygiene was totally ignored. His clothes were never changed; no showers at all.
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.
Built in 1923 and prominently overlooking the city of West Springfield, Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery was renovated in 1999 to become Landmark at Monastery Heights, Senior Living Community. The beautiful building overlooks 18 spectacular acres of lawns, walking paths, and gardens and house 105...
Photo of Jewish Senior Services
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My mother needed increased assistance while staying socially and physically active. JSS has provided that while addressing mom's medical needs. Every time I visit (at least weekly), mom reminds me how much...
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.
For almost 50 years, Jewish Senior Services has been a leader and trusted provider of senior care. Exceptional StaffJewish Senior Services' staff members provide care and services with compassion and a commitment to excellence. Thanks to their efforts and dedication, we have been awarded a 5-star...
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What we like the most about Buckingham Heights is the friendliness. We would not necessarily recommend this community to others, it would be according to what their loved ones needs and priorities might be....
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.
A Place to Call HomeProviding quality care of your loved one is not a responsibility we take lightly here at our memory care community in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Our campus is nestled in the beautiful countryside landscape, offering an idyllic backdrop for our warm and welcoming community. And...
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I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!
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.
In 2012, JGS will celebrate 100 years of caring for the elderly in our community. When JGS was first established, the founders made a promise to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services - based upon Jewish traditions and values - to those facing the challenges of aging. Jewish...
Photo of Brightview on New Canaan
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My mom has been in the Wellspring residence at Brightview since October 2017. We are very pleased with the cleanliness, the incredible caring staff and the number of activities that are arranged for the...
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.
At Brightview on New Canaan, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking available at our location. All meals are provided to residents. We offer dining options such as vegetarian food and Kosher fare. Residents enjoy regular...
Photo of The Village at Waveny
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My mother has made some great friends and she is looked after by a very caring staff. The Village at Waveny's clinical communications to me about my mom's care have been excellent.
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.
We understand how important it is to find the right balance between familiarity, structure and autonomy when selecting an appropriate residence for a loved one with memory impairment. With our professional and dedicated staff, The Village provides the most advanced therapeutic care available for...
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Everyone from the administration to the staff has been super friendly and helpful and I feel she is in very good hands. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved...
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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Photo of Aviva West Hartford
1313 Floor plans available
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61 reviews
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My loved one has had a wonderful experience here so far. The community is always very clean, and housekeeping and laundry are included in the monthly cost, which has been a great convenience. She lives in a...
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.
Photo of Pine Ridge Family Type Home For Adults
8.5
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The things we like the most about the community is that the staff were very nice and welcoming to my mother. She has mentioned that she is happy there. Yes, we would recommend Pine Ridge Family Type Home For...
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.
Pine Ridge Family Type Home for Adults is a specialized adult living facility located in scenic Wappingers Falls, NY.This facility can offer help with a variety of daily task and is an ideal home for anyone who wants to free themselves from the maintenance of day to day living. This facility...
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Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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22 reviews
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All of the staff have been nothing but helpful, supportive and wonderful with the residents. The facility is welcoming and safe. The staff provides a safe and comfortable place to be in which their main goal...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull is a memory care assisted living community located in Fairfield County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully...
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A family member of mine moved into the Landing a month ago. We are very happy with our decision. The facility is lovely. [name removed] the Executive Director and Dementia Specialist made all our family...
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 Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
Photo of Garden Brook Residential Care Home
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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.
Photo of The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center
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She has been happy there. The care that they give is just fine. It's clean and the staff is friendly. All of that is very good. I chose this one because it came recommended by someone who also had their...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human...
Photo of Holly View Manor Inc
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
Photo of Elton Residential Care Home
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.
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My Dad is happy to be in Valley Vista. I visited him twice during the Covid-19 oubreak as I really worried about him. They took care of him well and there are no Covid-19 cases over here at all. I understand...
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.
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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.
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I'm still transitioning and adjusting but the community is great and I like it here. I am very happy
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.
Photo of Brookside Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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Everything here has been wonderful! The staff are fabulous, the food is delicious, and they've got social activities going on all the time! The facility itself is a very nice looking older building, and it...
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 Ellsworth, CT

The average cost of senior living in Ellsworth is $7,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $6,696 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ellsworth, CT, vs. state and national averages

Ellsworth, CT
$7,544/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellsworth, CT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,544/mo
$8,728/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellsworth, CT, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,901/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,236/mo

Senior living costs in Ellsworth vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ellsworth, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllsworth, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$7,544/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,728/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,712/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ellsworth, CT:$7,544/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ellsworth, CT:$8,728/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ellsworth, CT:$4,712/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ellsworth, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellsworth and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Ellsworth, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ellsworth have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ellsworth, CT$7,000/mo$6,390/mo+9.5%
Connecticut$6,532/mo$6,370/mo+2.5%
National$5,374/mo$5,210/mo+3.1%
Ellsworth, CT
2024 average cost:$7,000/mo
2023 average cost:$6,390/mo
Percent change:+9.5%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,532/mo
2023 average cost:$6,370/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellsworth, CT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ellsworth.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellsworth

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellsworth

3030 Park, a CCRC in Bridgeport, CT

5.0
My mom moved into assisted living at the Watermark after nearly 60 years living in her home, the last 36 years by herself. While it was a major life event for my mom, the Watermark made it an exceptionally smooth transition. They arranged and paid for the move, the movers were efficient and ...
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The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

5.0
It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to get her back from Arkansas to a place close to home that she is comfortable at and we ...
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Ellsworth review score based on 701 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 701 reviews of 183 Ellsworth assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellsworth 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

Ellsworth review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ellsworth, CT183 facilities
8.6
Hartford, CT88 facilities
8.3
New Haven, CT66 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellsworth 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 701 reviews of 183 Ellsworth assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellsworth 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.
Ellsworth, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
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3.4
Friendliness
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3.5
Care services
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3.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Ellsworth assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellsworth assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellsworth, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellsworth, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellsworth, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellsworth, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellsworth, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
40.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellsworth

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ellsworth protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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