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10 Best Nursing Homes in Canterbury, CT

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Canterbury is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 46 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Canterbury, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Canterbury is about $6,250, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 375 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Grosvenor Dale, Mechanicsville and West Thompson.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Canterbury, CT

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Carriage House at the Elms
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.
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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.
Photo of Briarcliff Manor
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 Royal Westerly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Marlborough Health Care Center (MHCC) is a 120 bed Skilled Nursing facility located in a beautiful country setting in Marlborough, CT just minutes from Glastonbury off Route 2. MHCC has been a part of the community for over 30 years and is well known for its commitment to...
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Cost of nursing homes in Canterbury, CT

The average cost of senior living in Canterbury is $6,250 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainfield Village, CT with an average of $6,007 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Canterbury, CT, vs. nearby cities

Canterbury, CT
$6,250/mo

Nursing homes costs in Canterbury, CT, vs. state and national averages

Canterbury, CT
$6,250/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Canterbury, CT, vs. other senior living options

$5,536/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,250/mo

Nursing homes costs in Canterbury, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,434/mo
Studio
$6,985/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,499/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,256/mo

Senior living costs in Canterbury vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Canterbury, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCanterbury, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,250/mo$8,873/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,395/mo$8,789/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,536/mo$8,873/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,712/mo$6,344/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Canterbury, CT:$6,250/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Canterbury, CT:$5,395/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Canterbury, CT:$5,536/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Canterbury, CT:$5,712/mo
Connecticut:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Canterbury, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Canterbury 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.

Canterbury, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Canterbury, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Canterbury 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
Canterbury, CT$6,742/mo$6,300/mo+7.0%
Connecticut$6,828/mo$6,760/mo+1.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Canterbury, CT
2024 average cost:$6,742/mo
2023 average cost:$6,300/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,828/mo
2023 average cost:$6,760/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Canterbury

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Canterbury

Christopher Heights of Webster

5.0
The place is immaculate! The companions and staff are super friendly, nice and treat the residents with respect! It's worth the money. And mom is very happy there.

The Elms Retirement Residence in Westerly, RI

5.0
Wonderful caring community. We picked this community because of the location and size also staff to resident ratio and the comfortable home like setting with memory care options on same campus.

Academy Point at Mystic

4.3
Mindset is important and I can't predict that. So be open minded and pay attention to the presentation. I left in [date removed] when [name removed] moved to the Alzheimer's ward. She died [date removed]. They were working on improving several services including food at that time. I have had no ...
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Canterbury nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canterbury nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canterbury, 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 Canterbury nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Canterbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Canterbury, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
58.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
67.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
58.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Canterbury nursing homes

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 Canterbury Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Canterbury, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Canterbury nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Canterbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canterbury, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Canterbury nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Canterbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canterbury, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Canterbury nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Canterbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canterbury, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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