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Assisted living costs in Stonington average about $8,154 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 131 communities in Stonington. Our detailed directory has 2624 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Groton, South Kingstown and Westerly.

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 Sheltering Arms
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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
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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.
Photo of Meadowbrook Manor
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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
Photo of Riverview Lodge
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.
Photo of Card Home For the Aged
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 Summer Villa
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.
Summer VillaSummer Villa is an assisted living community located in Coventry, RI. Coventry, which is situated just west of West Warwick, is home to more than a dozen historic villages. The town’s rich history is evidenced in its beautiful 18th and 19th century homes, farmhouses, churches and...
Photo of St. Clare Home
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 Forest Farm Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Four Seasons Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Westside Manor
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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Photo of Ethan Place
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.
Photo of The Cedars
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 Briarcliffe Gardens
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.
Briarcliffe Gardens is a brand new, state-of-the-art Memory Impaired Microcommunity™ meticulously crafted from the ground up on the 22 acre Briarcliffe Campus in Johnston, RI. Briarcliffe Gardens looks like a home, both outside and inside. Fresh air, diffuse sunlight, uplifting colors- designed...
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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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 Greystone Retirement Home
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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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Everything has been excellent here so far. Mom did have a hard time transitioning, but the staff was helping with that. They are the most affordable for what mom needed. She has finally started getting...
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 Seasons East Greenwich
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 Bella Villa Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Bella Villa, a small affordable family operated private independent and assisted living facility. Bella Villa accepts individuals that are 50 years of age or older, or disabled. Our staff is highly experienced, courteous, respectful, and are available 24/7 for your personal assistance...
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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.
Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill district, Arbor Hill provides affordable assisted living options for seniors age 62 and older with low to moderate incomes. Arbor Hill offers apartment units that can accommodate one or two person living, individualized personal and health care...
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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 Franciscan Missionaries Of Mary Assisted Living
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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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.
The Daniel Child House is located in the heart of Warren. It is an elegant historic home build by Daniel Child around the turn of the century. Our home is within walking distance to downtown Warren, and the historic water district. East Bay Bike path and Burrs Park are just beyond our home. Our...
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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.
Photo of Water's Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation
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.
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
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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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Stonington, CT

The average cost of senior living in Stonington is $8,154 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $6,696 per month.

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

Stonington, CT
$8,154/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$8,154/mo
$9,235/mo

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

Studio
$6,111/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,753/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,620/mo

Senior living costs in Stonington 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: Stonington, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStonington, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,235/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,235/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Stonington, CT:$8,154/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Stonington, CT:$9,235/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Stonington, CT:$4,235/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Stonington, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Stonington 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
Stonington, CT$6,735/mo$6,535/mo+3.1%
Connecticut$6,707/mo$6,445/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Stonington, CT
2024 average cost:$6,735/mo
2023 average cost:$6,535/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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 Stonington, 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 Stonington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Stonington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stonington

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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The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI

5.0
This is the third assisted living i have been in. My apartment is larger then my last one and a year after being here I am paying less per month. The chef here is great and has a great variety of menu items.

Franklin Court Assisted Living in Bristol, RI

5.0
Things have just gone very well overall with Franklin Court Assisted Living! It's a nice looking, well kept, clean community, and they take great care of the people who live here. The staff are all very friendly, and they're always willing to go the extra mile to make sure your loved one gets ...
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Stonington review score based on 591 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 591 reviews of 131 Stonington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stonington 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

Stonington review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Stonington, CT131 facilities
8.8
Middletown, CT93 facilities
8.6
Windham, CT233 facilities

Review subcategories for Stonington 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 591 reviews of 131 Stonington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stonington 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.
Stonington, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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Stonington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stonington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stonington, 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 Stonington 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 Stonington 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
51.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stonington 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 Stonington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stonington, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stonington 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 Stonington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stonington, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Stonington 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 Stonington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stonington 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 Stonington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stonington, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stonington

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 Stonington protect seniors.
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StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, a CCRC, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Stonington, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 131 assisted living facilities near Stonington, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Stonington, Connecticut are Atria Lincoln Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Anchor Bay East Providence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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