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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Watertown, CT

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Assisted living costs in Watertown average about $10,159 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Watertown. Our detailed directory has 125 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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Photo of Brandywine Litchfield by Monarch
2121 Photos available
2828 Floor plans available
9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
11%
3 star
3%
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I have many friends that have lived in this community. The way they are treated and taken care of is out of this world. The employees show so much care and attention to detail its amazing. The food is...
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.
Tucked into the scenic hills of Litchfield, Connecticut, Brandywine Litchfield by Monarch offers a harmonious blend of small-town charm and refined comfort. Surrounded by the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region, our community places residents at the center of it all—just minutes...
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Photo of The Village at East Farms
2121 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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44 reviews
9.0
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44 reviews
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4 star
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The place is gorgeous. My 95 yr old mother in law had a stroke and went from hospital to short term rehab. We were looking for a place for her and your organization suggested the village. We talked several...
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 Village at East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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They were great with mom, but limited to what she needed, she needs 24hr care, I really thought they were a great fit, but mom needed more. The staff was great especially nurse [name removed], when she...
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.
ALL TOURS MUST BE SCHEDULED THROUGH SOUTHMAYD HOME.
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Photo of Garden Brook Residential Care Home
44 Photos available
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 Elton Residential Care Home
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Watertown, CT

The average cost of senior living in Watertown is $10,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,905 per month.

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

Watertown, CT
$10,159/mo
$9,673/mo

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

Watertown, CT
$10,159/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$10,159/mo
$10,258/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,765/mo
Studio
$5,364/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,028/mo

Senior living costs in Watertown 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: Watertown, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatertown, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$10,159/mo$8,789/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$10,258/mo$8,873/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,707/mo$6,345/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Watertown, CT:$10,159/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Watertown, CT:$10,258/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Watertown, CT:$6,707/mo
Connecticut:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Watertown, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Watertown 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
Watertown, CT$6,224/mo$5,113/mo+21.7%
Connecticut$6,339/mo$6,356/mo-0.3%
National$5,322/mo$5,091/mo+4.5%
Watertown, CT
2024 average cost:$6,224/mo
2023 average cost:$5,113/mo
Percent change:+21.7%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,339/mo
2023 average cost:$6,356/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,091/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Watertown, 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 Watertown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Watertown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Watertown

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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Watertown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watertown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watertown, 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 Watertown 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 Watertown 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
60%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watertown 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 Watertown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watertown, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watertown 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 Watertown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watertown, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Watertown 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 Watertown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watertown, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watertown 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 Watertown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watertown, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Watertown

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