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1212 Floor plans available
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9.5
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66 reviews
9.5
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66 reviews
5 star
60%
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3 star
8%
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I have live here for two years and I love it here. I get all my meals taken care of. The staff is great, excercise classes are wonderful. The PT staff is here daily and they are all very helpful. I have no...
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.
Atria Stamford has served the families of Fairfield County since 2007. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion to enhance beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities,...
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9.5
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43 reviews
9.5
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43 reviews
5 star
44%
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30%
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7%
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Staff is super friendly and always treat the residents with kindness and respect even when they are difficult at times or agitated. I'm always amazed at how calm and kind the staff remains I would and...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Stamford is a Sunrise Senior Living community located just minutes from downtown Stamford. Our community is nestled in a beautiful, rural, ten-acre setting surrounded by trees and lovely courtyards. We pride ourselves in our caring, compassionate and experienced support staff,...
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1414 Photos available
9.2
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13 reviews
9.2
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13 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
8%
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8%
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What I like the most about The Residence at Summer Street are the staff members and other residents living here. They are exceptional!! {name removed] explanation's and introductions were very impressive and...
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.
WelcomeThe Residence at Summer Street is a premier luxury, and boutique-style Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, in downtown Stamford, CT. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
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66 Photos available
8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
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33%
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What we really like about this community is the staff members, they are very friendly and very eager to please. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Edgehill, a CCRC to other...
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.
Edgehill, a lifecare community by Benchmark Senior Living is conveniently located on the border of Stamford and Greenwich. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing Care. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and...
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1414 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
10
Review score
37 reviews
10
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37 reviews
5 star
100%
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Moving your parents Into an assisted/independent living facility is never an easy decision. That said, When dealing with a place as lovingly and impeccably managed as the Atria Darien, You immediately gain...
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.
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.
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1515 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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52 reviews
9.9
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52 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
17%
3 star
2%
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Lavish cakes and pastries are nice after a tour of a home for your loved ones but it’s all about the care they receive. It’s a competitive business and many tout as being the best or maybe even look down on...
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.
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill is the sparkling new assisted living and memory care community conveniently located in a friendly neighborhood close to the Norwalk-Westport line, just minutes to major highways and trains. We are part of an innovative, locally based company and not part of a large...
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1818 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
65 reviews
9.7
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65 reviews
5 star
69%
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This is the third assisted-living facility that my father has been in. As far as management things are good, however, the aides seem to need more training. They're shorthanded and unable to assist at times....
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.
Maplewood at Darien is an assisted living and memory care residents for the most discerning seniors. Exquisite interior desgin, an enthusiastic and experienced staff of associates, engaging social and cultural enrichments opportunities, and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients...
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99 Photos available
9.5
Review score
18 reviews
9.5
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18 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
6%
3 star
17%
2 star
6%
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The Mews is the perfect place for our mom. The staff is friendly and attentive and its small size makes it easy for her to get acquainted with all of the residents. The food is excellent and she is enjoying...
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.
The Mews is a private, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, dedicated to keeping senior citizens living independently in Greenwich as long as possible. We attract residents from close and far, including Greenwich, Cos Cob, Darien, Rye, and other communities throughout the Northeast. It is governed...
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1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.3
Review score
30 reviews
9.3
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30 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
30%
3 star
17%
2 star
3%
1 star
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I picked this community overall for the value received for the price. If asked I would recommend this community as the staff is personable and the residents seem 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.
Brookdale Wilton is now open for visits, Please call us today to schedule a visit.
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2020 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.7
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7 reviews
8.7
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7 reviews
5 star
86%
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We would certainly recommend Sunrise Wilton. They have built / designed a very caring community. They go to great lengths to engage new members and their family. Working with the entire team - nurses, 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.
Located in western Connecticut’s beautiful Norwalk River Valley, just 55 miles from New York City, Sunrise of Wilton provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our ideal location in Fairfield County off...
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Photo of The Village at Waveny
1717 Photos available
8.0
Review score
20 reviews
8.0
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20 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
15%
3 star
10%
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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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1313 Photos available
7.3
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7 reviews
7.3
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7 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
14%
3 star
14%
2 star
14%
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At The Residence at Selleck's Woods they have live music at least twice a week, sometimes more! They have special events with great food. They just had two Cinco de Mayo parties over the weekend, with good...
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.
WelcomeThe Residence at Selleck's Woods is a premier luxury, and boutique-style Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, in beautiful Darien, CT. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.8
Review score
27 reviews
6.8
Review score
27 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
15%
3 star
15%
2 star
0%
1 star
19%
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Beautiful environment & building, outdoor space, but most importantly caring staff & real feel of community among residents & staff, everyone looking out for everyone. All of these factors were apparent...
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.
Conveniently located off Merritt Parkway next to the High Ridge Shopping Center, just minutes from the Stamford JCC, downtown and the beach, Benchmark at Stamford – formerly Sunrise of Stamford – offers nationally award-winning assisted living and memory care. Easy access to downtown Stamford’s...
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1313 Photos available
5 star
75%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
8%
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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 Greens at Greenwich
11 Photo available
7.0
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5 reviews
7.0
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5 reviews
5 star
60%
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40%
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My loved one with advanced dementia has been at The Greens for several months now. Overall it's a nice place. The staff are good and friendly people. When I researched care places, no one ever mentioned...
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.
Sharing the same campus in beautiful Greenwich, CT, The Greens at Greenwich and Greenwich Woods offer a complete continuum of care. Whether it's assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing or dementia care, it can all be found here on our 'Campus of Care'. Because of the...
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99 Photos available
7.0
Review score
30 reviews
7.0
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30 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
10%
3 star
10%
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My parents are very happy with the food. The staff is very accommodating and responsive. Everything is here for them. They even did an x-ray and ECG test right in the room. Someone to drive them to outside...
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.
The Bristal at Armonk is a gracious residence situated in northern Westchester County. This is an ideal setting for the creative, active and interesting life you'll experience at The Bristal. Our genuinely skillful and caring professionals attend to your needs and well-being each day, providing a...
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8.0
Review score
4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
5 star
50%
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Waterstone on High Ridge is a beautiful facility. The staff members are quite nice. Communication with the family is good, although no one checks on independent living residents so they can be passed out on...
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.
Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk
44 Floor plans available
8.2
Review score
4 reviews
8.2
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4 reviews
5 star
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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
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 Norwalk 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 designed...
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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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1.0
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2 reviews
1.0
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2 reviews
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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.
Photo of Brightview on New Canaan
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 Broadview Senior Living at Purchase, a CCRC
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Stamford, CT

The average cost of senior living in Stamford is $7,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hunting Ridge, CT with an average of $7,021 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stamford, CT vs. nearby cities

Stamford, CT
$7,023/mo
$7,102/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stamford, CT vs. the state and national average

Stamford, CT
$7,023/mo
U.S. national average
$4,627/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stamford vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,023/mo
$7,069/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Stamford, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,553/mo
Studio
$7,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,153/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,861/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Stamford over time

Stamford, CTCT stateNational

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What families are saying about assisted living in Stamford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stamford

Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted 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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Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings

5.0
My aunt was only there about 3 months. She kept falling, going to the hospital, then rehab, then back to Ridgefield Crossings. Then the cycle would start again so I don't have a lot of experiences to comment on. I know the staff was very nice, food was good, and the place was very clean.

Stamford review score based on 142 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 142 reviews of 23 Stamford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stamford 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

Stamford review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Stamford, CT23 facilities
8.7
Norwalk, CT23 facilities
8.6
Wilton Center, CT23 facilities

Review subcategories for Stamford 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 142 reviews of 23 Stamford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stamford 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.
Stamford, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Stamford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stamford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stamford, 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 Stamford 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 Stamford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stamford, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.2%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.2%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.3%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.8%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stamford 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 Stamford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stamford, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65.2%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.2%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.8%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stamford 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 Stamford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stamford, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
78.3%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
73.9%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.9%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.8%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Stamford 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 Stamford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stamford, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
73.9%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
78.3%
41%
Room service
Room service
69.6%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
52.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stamford 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 Stamford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stamford, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.6%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
69.6%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
65.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.3%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.6%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.9%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.6%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
78.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.3%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
78.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
52.2%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.8%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
82.6%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stamford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Stamford protect seniors.

Learn about Connecticut Assisted Living regulations

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