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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kensington, CT

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Assisted living costs in Kensington average about $9,948 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 34 communities in Kensington. Our detailed directory has 564 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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My dad is currently in the skilled nursing level and I couldn’t be happier with the care he is receiving. They care for him and love him like he was their family member. They are so attentive to his needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
East Ridge Manor is an assisted living community located in the historic town of Meriden, CT. Situated in New Haven County, half way between New Haven and Hartford, Meriden is home to some of the most beautiful views in the state. At East Ridge Residential Care, you can be sure that the staff's...
Photo of The Curtis Home For The Aged
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.
Photo of Water's Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Skilled Nursing Facility, which offers separate and distinct units for Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, as well as traditional Long Term...
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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.
Photo of Gilmore Manor Inc
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
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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
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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.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
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Cost of assisted living in Kensington, CT

The average cost of senior living in Kensington is $9,948 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,905 per month.

Assisted living costs in Kensington, CT, vs. nearby cities

Kensington, CT
$9,948/mo
$10,142/mo
$9,553/mo

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

Kensington, CT
$9,948/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

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

Assisted Living
$9,948/mo
$10,042/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,533/mo
Studio
$6,006/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,702/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,895/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,525/mo

Senior living costs in Kensington 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: Kensington, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKensington, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$9,948/mo$8,789/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$10,042/mo$8,873/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$5,973/mo$6,344/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Kensington, CT:$9,948/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Kensington, CT:$10,042/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Kensington, CT:$5,973/mo
Connecticut:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Kensington, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Kensington 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kensington, CT$5,812/mo$5,404/mo+7.5%
Connecticut$6,375/mo$6,376/mo-0.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Kensington, CT
2024 average cost:$5,812/mo
2023 average cost:$5,404/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,375/mo
2023 average cost:$6,376/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kensington, CT

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What families are saying about assisted living in Kensington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kensington

The Atrium at Rocky Hill

4.4
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated correctly. Overall, it was a much better place than the nursing home he is in now.

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
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 so many activities.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautiful and well-maintained facilities and grounds. Several reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, both inside and out. At Mulberry Gardens of Southington, residents appreciate the open, sunny environment and the nicely maintained grounds, including a fenced area for safe outdoor activities. At Farmington Station, A Sen ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members, who go above and beyond to make residents feel welcomed and cared for. At Shady Oaks Assisted Living, the owner is described as 'hands on' and the staff are 'very good and I live very far away and I have cell phone numbe ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at the communities. At The Residence at Ferry Park, the community offers 'great activities' and 'a lot of great activities provided.' At Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence, there are 'plenty of different activities and opp ...
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Nutritious and enjoyable meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with several reviews praising the quality of the food. At Mulberry Gardens of Southington, residents look forward to mealtimes every day due to the 'freshly prepared' and 'excellent' meals. At Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence, the meals ...
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Communication and transparency between staff and families. Families appreciate the openness and availability of the staff, who keep them informed and involved in their loved ones' care. At Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence, the staff 'communicate very well' and are 'very helpful and accommodating.' At Brookdale Chatfield, the community s ...
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Individualized care and accommodations. Residents feel comfortable and well-cared for due to the individualized attention they receive at the communities. At Middlewoods of Farmington, staff members 'know the procedures to get my loved one to the hospital when needed' and 'make visitors feel like family.' At Farmington Station, A S ...
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Kensington review score based on 140 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 140 reviews of 33 Kensington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kensington 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

Kensington review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Kensington, CT33 facilities
8.7
New Britain, CT41 facilities
8.4
Meriden, CT20 facilities

Review subcategories for Kensington 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 140 reviews of 33 Kensington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kensington 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.
Kensington, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Kensington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kensington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kensington, 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 Kensington 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 Kensington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kensington, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kensington 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 Kensington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kensington, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kensington 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 Kensington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kensington, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Kensington 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 Kensington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kensington, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kensington 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 Kensington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kensington, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
39.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kensington

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

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Arden Courts Farmington, A Memory Care Community, Middlewoods of Newington and Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kensington, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 34 assisted living facilities near Kensington, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Kensington, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Arden Courts Farmington, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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