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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in North Guilford, CT

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Assisted living costs in North Guilford average about $11,697 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in North Guilford. Our detailed directory has 112 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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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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They have very friendly staff - they are attentive, caring and personal. I would absolutely recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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It was a wonderful place - they took care of my husband as if he was family. They did everything they could to help us, it was very difficult for my family and myself at the end of the of his life they did...
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.
At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more celebrated lives.Our...
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8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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The staff is very helpful and very kind. They are very, very good to my mom. It is a little bit expensive, but worth the money. I would and already have recommended The Landing of North Haven to others I...
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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33 Floor plans available
7.7
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36 reviews
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Everything is great, except the bills are confusing. The food is excellent, the staff is caring and attentive. Great Italian chef, nice rooms with good views. Community feel, wonderful activities.
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.
You can participate in a variety of activities to keep you physically fit and mentally sharp. Walking clubs, dancing, tai chi, and other physical activities will help you maintain and improve your mobility. You can also partake in mentally stimulating activities like open-ended discussions about...
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7.3
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An excellent memory care community for my spouse. The staff is excellent and caring. My rating is 5 and my family is 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.
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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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.
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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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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
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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in North Guilford, CT

The average cost of senior living in North Guilford is $11,697 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $6,423 per month.

Assisted living costs in North Guilford, CT, vs. nearby cities

North Guilford, CT
$11,697/mo

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

North Guilford, CT
$11,697/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$11,697/mo
$11,872/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,860/mo
Studio
$8,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,330/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,613/mo

Senior living costs in North 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: North Guilford, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Guilford, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$11,697/mo$8,789/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$11,872/mo$8,873/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$7,281/mo$6,344/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
North Guilford, CT:$11,697/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
North Guilford, CT:$11,872/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
North Guilford, CT:$7,281/mo
Connecticut:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in North Guilford, CT, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in North Guilford, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in North 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 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Guilford, CT$4,666/mo$5,723/mo-18.5%
Connecticut$6,400/mo$6,235/mo+2.6%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
North Guilford, CT
2024 average cost:$4,666/mo
2023 average cost:$5,723/mo
Percent change:-18.5%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,400/mo
2023 average cost:$6,235/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North 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 North Guilford.

What families are saying about assisted living in North Guilford

Recent reviews for assisted living in North Guilford

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.

Ocean Meadow Memory Care in Clinton, CT

5.0
They have been great. It is a smaller facility so it feels much homier. The staff seems to be very in tune with all of the residents there. They get really personalized care, we really could not be happier. I looked at 4 different places and this one was by far the best and the least the ...
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Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven, CT

4.0
After visiting many "retirement homes", Seacrest definitely feels more homey than all of the other more institution style residencies. It's beautiful water view setting adds tremendously to its value as well as a strong sense of family amongst its attendants and workers and residents. Our ...
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North Guilford review score based on 40 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 11 North Guilford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North 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

North Guilford review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
North Guilford, CT11 facilities
8.6
8.6

Review subcategories for North 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 40 reviews of 11 North Guilford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North 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.
North Guilford, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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North Guilford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Guilford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North 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 North 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 North Guilford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Guilford, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North 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 North Guilford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Guilford, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North 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 North Guilford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Guilford, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in North 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 North Guilford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Guilford, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North 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 North Guilford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Guilford, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in North 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 North Guilford protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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