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Assisted living costs in Willimantic average about $7,719 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 250 communities in Willimantic. Our detailed directory has 5089 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 Arbors of Hop Brook
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The Arbors at Hop Brook is a wonderful place with awesome administration and care staff, and very nice, affordable, and comfortable apartments. My Sister had many health issues. She began with independant...
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.
Arbors, a Nationally Accredited, Continuing Care Retirement Community in Manchester, Connecticut. Arbors offers Independent,Assisted and Continuing Care in a stress-free lifestyle with security, companionship, services and access to our award Health Care Center long term and rehab health care. At...
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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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31 reviews
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Everything from the first meeting to move in day was informative and very well explained. All staff from Administration to Maintainace were awesome. They seem to treat every client as individuals not as a...
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.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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Photo of Stillwater Assisted Living Community
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8.9
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27 reviews
8.9
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I can say that the facility keeps me informed on my mom's situation and check in on her constantly. The staff I have dealings with are limited however everyone is always available to help should we have any...
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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Photo of Brookdale West Hartford
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8.9
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65 reviews
8.9
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Quality of care is good, available activities are good, food was great but they've changed chefs, so now it's declined. The facility is clean and well maintained - it's great. The apartment is very spacious...
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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Photo of Capitol Ridge at Providence
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
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My dad was there for respite care. The facility is clean, staff incredibly caring and helpful, always activities happening for residents, food was very good.
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.
Capitol Ridge at Providence is a cozy urban retreat situated in historic Providence, overlooking downtown and of course the State Capitol. The beautiful, historic setting is accented by manicured gardens, private walking paths and gazebos. A terrace off the main dining room offers seasonal...
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Photo of Christopher Heights of Worcester
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I and my cousin are very happy she is at Christopher Heights. What we like the most about the community is the location, activities selection and just overall good 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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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Photo of The Village at Kensington Place
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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It has been a great experience! While we were considering the place, the directors and staff were were accessible as you might have expected, but now, over 6 wks in, they are still every bit as available...
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 Kensington Place is an elegant country estate nestled among the scenic Hanging Hills of Meriden, CT. Our beautifully manicured campus surrounded by woodlands provides comfortable outdoor sitting areas and the setting for fitness, arts, and leisure activities. A terrace off the main...
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Photo of Victoria Court Memory Care
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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The staff is very caring, the room size is good, and housekeeping is good. Most of the interior of the building has been repainted. Leadership stays onsite during storms and communicates well. They do...
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.
Situated in the vibrant community of Cranston, Rhode Island, Victoria Court Memory Care Court offers full-service assisted living and memory care programs, providing a warm, inviting and familiar environment for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our community focuses...
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1515 Photos available
8.7
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53 reviews
8.7
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The Residence had a nice homey feel. And all the many community rooms were spacious. Also I liked that it was a smaller community of people living there, which felt more personal.
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.
Make yourself at home in the warm, welcoming community of Whitcomb House in Milford, MA, where abundant amenities and thoughtful features provide comfort and convenience. Our Assisted Living residents enjoy regular live entertainment as well as several family events throughout the year. Imagine...
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Photo of Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence
66 Photos available
8.7
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75 reviews
8.7
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My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
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.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
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Photo of Blenheim-Newport
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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28 reviews
8.7
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28 reviews
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Yes, it was a good experience. I filled out the application around 7:00 am and I was contacted about 8:00 am, I couldn't believe the quick response. It seemed a place was available for my friend within a...
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.
Situated on fifteen beautiful acres in Middletown, Rhode Island, Blenheim-Newport is an innovative senior living community providing assisted living services in a residential, home-like environment. Blenheim-Newport borders historic Newport, offering many cultural, educational and recreational...
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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond West
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8.7
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When it comes to the care services we are still attempting to decide. Challenging case! My loved one isn't terribly complimentary. Says soups are good! The "na" are difficult to respond to. #7 is na as...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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Photo of Suffield by the River
55 Photos available
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50 reviews
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50 reviews
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5 stars. No question. Staff RCAs are great very well trained. Lots of support on all levels. At Suffield there are 6 levels of care. My mom is at 5. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. There is a...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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Photo of The Village at East Farms
2121 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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48 reviews
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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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Photo of Benchmark at South Farms
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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They should know about [Name Removed] the guy with the heart of gold who takes us to appointments. We would be lost without him.
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 South Farms is a cozy 'country estate' with a panoramic valley view that our residents enjoy from the southern-style veranda overlooking its expansive lawns. Lavish gardens surround the community and provide the setting for shaded outdoor seating and walking areas. A terrace off...
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Photo of The Reserve at East Longmeadow
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Ask about how they communicate - falls, staff changes and how do they check on patients during the day and night - do they have attentive staff? Best foot forward on the tour, but not sure that is what we...
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.
Situated in a lovely, suburban neighborhood just outside of amenity-rich Springfield, The Reserve at East Longmeadow offers premium Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Backed by LCB Senior Living’s more than 30 years of excellence, The Reserve provides attentive service and...
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Photo of Buckingham Heights LLC
33 Photos available
8.6
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What we like the most about Buckingham Heights is the friendliness. We would not necessarily recommend this community to others, it would be according to what their loved ones needs and priorities might be....
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.
A Place to Call HomeProviding quality care of your loved one is not a responsibility we take lightly here at our memory care community in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Our campus is nestled in the beautiful countryside landscape, offering an idyllic backdrop for our warm and welcoming community. And...
Photo of East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living
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5 my mother has settled in nicely. The staff is very good, they are professional and caring and the facility is always clean.
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 East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
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What we like the most about the community is just knowing they are getting the care they need and that they offer different levels of care based on individual needs. Everyone there is so nice and they really...
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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Photo of Shady Oaks Assisted Living
1111 Photos available
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Staff and management are kind, professional and compassionate. They anticipate the residents' needs and address them quickly. The facility is clean and up to date. Recreation department provides games,...
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.
Shady Oaks provides strong nursing in a cozy and loyal home. Bristol Press readers voted us Best of Bristol in 2025, '24, '23, '22, '21, & '20. We won CT Family Owned Business of the Year in 2024 and CT Humanitarian Home of the Year in 2021. We average a perfect 5 stars in 85+ Google reviews....
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Photo of Tockwotton on the Waterfront
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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It's a great place. We picked this community because of the location and the tour and the staff. The experience has been excellent.
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.
Your parents worked hard to build a good life, a loving family, and a warm home. Why should they live any differently in their senior years? Tockwotton on the Waterfront boasts a new six-acre location on the banks of Providence Harbor, complete with panoramic views of downtown Providence, Rhode...
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Photo of The Village at Mariners Point
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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The location is very beautiful. It's very close to the water and there's water views from certain parts of the building. We had toured another benchmark community and like that as well, but primarily 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.
Majestic ocean views from a breathtaking seaside hilltop greet residents daily at The Village at Mariner's Point. Lavish gardens provide a setting for leisure, art, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace beautifully manicured gardens, while the 68-seat movie theater,...
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Photo of East Village Place
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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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Photo of Sarawood Assisted Living
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My mom's doing ok. I'm happy with Sarawood. I feel comfortable with the staff, they call when she's having a problem or just wants to talk to me. She's not getting much exercise but some of that is her lack...
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.
Sarawood Assisted Living is a charming Victorian home with a capacity for 28 residents, nestled on two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the highlands of Holyoke, MA. All rooms are private, with some featuring private half-baths, while others share a bathroom (typically no more than two...
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Photo of Southmayd Home for Women
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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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Cost of assisted living in Willimantic, CT

The average cost of senior living in Willimantic is $7,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danielson, CT with an average of $5,290 per month.

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

Willimantic, CT
$7,719/mo
$6,168/mo

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

Willimantic, CT
$7,719/mo
U.S. national average
$4,784/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,719/mo
$7,769/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,879/mo
Studio
$5,689/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,867/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,513/mo

Senior living costs in Willimantic 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: Willimantic, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillimantic, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$7,719/mo$8,969/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$7,769/mo$9,055/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$4,926/mo$6,468/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Willimantic, CT:$7,719/mo
Connecticut:$8,969/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Willimantic, CT:$7,769/mo
Connecticut:$9,055/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Willimantic, CT:$4,926/mo
Connecticut:$6,468/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Assisted living costs in Willimantic, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Willimantic 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
Willimantic, CT$6,145/mo$6,009/mo+2.3%
Connecticut$6,420/mo$6,462/mo-0.7%
National$5,378/mo$5,133/mo+4.8%
Willimantic, CT
2024 average cost:$6,145/mo
2023 average cost:$6,009/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,420/mo
2023 average cost:$6,462/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,378/mo
2023 average cost:$5,133/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Willimantic, 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 Willimantic.

What families are saying about assisted living in Willimantic

Recent reviews for assisted living in Willimantic

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and responsive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members towards residents, such as at All American at Enfield Assisted Living, where the staff went above and beyond to provide care and support for their loved ones. Additionally, families appreciate the clear communication and will ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered at their communities, including games, social events, gardening, and more. Families of residents at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks highlight the importance of these offerings in keeping their l ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, both inside and out. At Dodge Park and The Oasis at Dodge Park, for example, the staff keep the facility clean and the residents' rooms in pristine condition. Similarly, the grounds at Christopher Heights Of Belchertow ...
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Individualized care and attention. Families express gratitude for the personalized care and attention their loved ones receive at their communities. For instance, at Atria Crossroads Place, the staff cater to individual needs and preferences, ensuring that residents feel comfortable and cared for. Similarly, at Riverbend at Fa ...
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Open and transparent communication. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is valued by many reviewers. For example, at Chapel Hill Senior Living, the staff keep families informed about their loved ones' care and progress, fostering peace of mind. Similarly, the transparent billing practices at Brookdale E ...
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Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Communities that create a warm and welcoming atmosphere are highly regarded by residents and their families. At Atria Bay Spring Village, the friendly nature of the staff and residents allows for a sense of community and belonging. Similarly, at All American Assisted Living at Warwick, the s ...
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Willimantic review score based on 1,212 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 1212 reviews of 224 Willimantic assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willimantic 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

Willimantic review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Willimantic, CT224 facilities
9.2
Norwich, CT15 facilities
8.6
Jewett City, CT229 facilities

Review subcategories for Willimantic 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 1,212 reviews of 224 Willimantic assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Willimantic 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.
Willimantic, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
3.8
Care services
3.5
3.5
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.5
3.4
Activities
3.5
3.4
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Willimantic assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willimantic assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willimantic, 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 Willimantic 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 Willimantic 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
54%
52.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
34.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.8%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.6%
52.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willimantic 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 Willimantic Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willimantic, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
51.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.1%
41.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.5%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willimantic 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 Willimantic partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willimantic, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.9%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.6%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
49.6%
38%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.1%
36.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Willimantic 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 Willimantic communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willimantic, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.2%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
46.4%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
18.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willimantic 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 Willimantic offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willimantic, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
46.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.5%
30.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
49.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
41.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.2%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.9%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
24.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Willimantic

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Draper Place and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Willimantic, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 250 assisted living facilities near Willimantic, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Willimantic, Connecticut are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Lincoln Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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