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Assisted living costs in Guilford average about $7,199 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 222 communities in Guilford. Our detailed directory has 5517 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hamden, Middletown 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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Photo of Massack Memorial Rest 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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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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[name removed] is an angel. The people there are all cared for and it was nice for mom to have other women to chat with. Food was good but mom was t eating much. She did like her snacks though. With the...
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.
Sophia's Care Services is a residential care home that is located in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York in Suffolk County. Our community overlooks the magnificent Lake Ronkonkoma. The scene of the two-mile freshwater lake from our residence is out of this world. Living or visiting Lake Ronkonkoma is a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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, 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.
Licence # 700Q193 Adult Day Services, Residential care home Alzheimer's memory care. Fontaine Family type for adults is located in a warm street and safe residential setting in Suffolk County NY. Our home is certified by New York State office of Children and family Services, through its bureau...
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.
We are a 240 bed skilled nursing facility located on Long Island's South Shore. We offer subacute rehab services which offer residents the opportunity to optimize their daily functioning. We also offer long term care.  We have a specialized Young Adult Unit and an Alzheimer's...
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They're doing a good job taking care of my Dad here. It's a nice place, not overcrowded at all, and it has a nice homey feel. Dad complains about the people there being "too old", so they could use more...
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.
Olsen Rest Home is an assisted living community located in Nesconset, NY. Nesconset is a hamlet located in Long Island, an area that is widely known for its unique culture, delicious seafood and Italian cuisine and distinctive music. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy catching one of the region's many...
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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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This is very difficult to answer. [name removed] goes from wheelchair to bed with a lift. He does not interact with other residents or family. Bridges is fine. No place is perfect. No complaints.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, a memory care assisted living community in Fairfield County, has been developed exclusively to offer highly individualized, expert care and 24/7 licensed nursing support, along with an engaging lifestyle that enhances quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s...
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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.
Photo of Sachem Adult Home
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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I was looking for a place for my Mom who has dementia. She has no medical issues other than that so I was hesitant to put her in a large nursing facility as she gets fretful if there is too much activity. ...
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
Photo of The Bristal at East Northport
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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We love living at Waterstone on High Ridge. The facility is beautiful & the people are great. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
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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Best management, the owner greeted me and my husband and explained the level of care. after meeting the owner and she took us for the tour or the place we know we were in the right place . The good news...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Guilford, CT

The average cost of senior living in Guilford is $7,199 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $6,696 per month.

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

Guilford, CT
$7,199/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,199/mo
$9,616/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,865/mo
Studio
$5,303/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,423/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,441/mo

Senior living costs in Guilford 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: Guilford, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGuilford, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$7,199/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,616/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,427/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Guilford, CT:$7,199/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Guilford, CT:$9,616/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Guilford, CT:$4,427/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Guilford, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Guilford 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.

Guilford, CTCT stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Guilford, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Guilford 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
Guilford, CT$6,154/mo$6,109/mo+0.7%
Connecticut$6,707/mo$6,445/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Guilford, CT
2024 average cost:$6,154/mo
2023 average cost:$6,109/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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 Guilford, 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 Guilford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Guilford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Guilford

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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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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Guilford review score based on 954 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 954 reviews of 222 Guilford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Guilford 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

Guilford review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Guilford, CT222 facilities
8.8
Middletown, CT93 facilities
8.2
Bridgeport, CT379 facilities

Review subcategories for Guilford 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 954 reviews of 222 Guilford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Guilford 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.
Guilford, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Guilford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guilford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guilford, 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 Guilford 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 Guilford 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
62.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Guilford 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 Guilford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Guilford, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Guilford 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 Guilford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Guilford 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 Guilford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
53.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guilford 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 Guilford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Guilford

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 Guilford protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Avon, A Memory Care Community, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Guilford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 222 assisted living facilities near Guilford, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Guilford, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Stamford and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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