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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fairfield County, CT

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Assisted living costs in Fairfield County average about $8,657 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 408 communities in Fairfield County. Our detailed directory has 10038 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfield, Stamford and Milford.

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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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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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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
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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.
Grandell is a 278 bed facility providing 24 hour comprehensive inpatient care to adults of all ages. We are conveniently located opposite the beach at Long Beach. Many of our lounges, dining rooms and resident rooms have breathtaking Atlantic ocean views. Grandell has assumed a leadership role in...
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Fairfield County, CT

The average cost of senior living in Fairfield County is $8,657 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middlesex County, CT with an average of $6,855 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fairfield County, CT, vs. nearby counties

Fairfield County, CT
$8,657/mo
$7,524/mo

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

Fairfield County, CT
$8,657/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Fairfield County, CT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$8,657/mo
$9,638/mo

Assisted living costs in Fairfield County, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,636/mo
Studio
$4,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,517/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfield County 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: Fairfield County, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfield County, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$8,657/mo$8,134/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,638/mo$9,491/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$6,051/mo$4,238/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfield County, CT:$8,657/mo
Connecticut:$8,134/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Fairfield County, CT:$9,638/mo
Connecticut:$9,491/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Fairfield County, CT:$6,051/mo
Connecticut:$4,238/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fairfield County, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fairfield County 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
Fairfield County, CT$7,292/mo$7,057/mo+3.3%
Connecticut$6,707/mo$6,445/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Fairfield County, CT
2024 average cost:$7,292/mo
2023 average cost:$7,057/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,707/mo
2023 average cost:$6,445/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairfield County, 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 Fairfield County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fairfield County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairfield County

Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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Fairfield County review score based on 1,685 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1685 reviews of 408 Fairfield County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairfield County 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

Fairfield County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Fairfield County, CT408 facilities
8.4
New Haven, CT66 facilities
8.2
Litchfield County, CT201 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairfield County 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 1,685 reviews of 408 Fairfield County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fairfield County 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.
Fairfield County, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.4
Care services
3.1
3.1
Staff
3.2
3.3
Meals & dining
3.0
3.0
Activities
3.0
3.0
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Fairfield County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfield 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 Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfield County, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.7%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfield County, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield County, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.6%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
55.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfield County, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfield County, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
45.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.3%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairfield County

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 Fairfield County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Danbury, Atria Stamford and The Village at Brookfield Common are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fairfield County, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 408 assisted living facilities near Fairfield County, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fairfield County, Connecticut are Atria West 86, Atria Forest Hills and Atria Stamford. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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