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10 Best Nursing Homes in Canton, CT
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Canton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Canton, CT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Canton or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Canton.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newberry Corner, West Torrington and Torringford.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sandy Beach, Woodville and Litchfield.
Nursing homes facilities near Canton, CT
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9.6
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27 reviews
I love the staff, my Aunt is so happy there and we all are pleased with the support and communication. I would highly recommend.
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.
Located minutes from historic downtown Avon, our brand new community is nestled on beautiful farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.Our dining room offers "Anytime Dining" from 7am-7pm, a...
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9.6
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50 reviews
The staff is kind, competent and friendly. The facility is very clean. Moving in was quick and easy. The meals are very high quality served by very nice wait 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.
River Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...
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9.0
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64 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Brookdale Gables Farmington. The experience continues to be phenomenal. All of her needs are met with the utmost of care and professionalism. I would recommend...
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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9.0
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21 reviews
My brother was previously a resident of Anthology of Farmington and this facility was perfect for him. I wish we could have afforded to get him there earlier. He didn't get to live there for a full year....
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.
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8.6
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19 reviews
My mom was previously a resident at Arden Courts in Avon. She deteriorated quickly and passed away. They were great. Much nicer and more attentive than her previous facility. We were very happy with the care
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.
Nestled in the heart of Farmington Valley, Arden Courts of Avon is a not-for-profit Assisted Living Community designed specifically and focused exclusively on providing memory care for person’s living with Alzheimer’s and related neuro cognitive disorders such as Lewy Body, Frontal Temporal and...
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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...
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.
Hoffman SummerWood Community is a national award-winning senior living rental community located in the quiet northeast corner of West Hartford. Our members enjoy their own beautiful apartment, featuring a fully applianced kitchen, living room, bedroom, and handicap accessible bathroom. We...
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Mclean has closed a few times due to Covid concerns. This is why the overall experience is a 4. My father says that the food that is served is good, but not great. It is a caring environment that provides...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at McLean includes 15 barrier-free cottages, 48 large, spacious apartments plus a neighborhood of 13 villas . We are under construction of a beautiful new apartment building that will have 55 one & two bedroom apartments. Some will have balconies and fireplaces. Amenities will be...
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6.7
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15 reviews
I picked this community becasue it was close to my house. They offer activities such as; exercise, chorus, movies, and trips to the store.
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.
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My mom is here now and it's going well. She's getting and settling in. We chose them because it's very close to my home and they came out with a very high rating. I have a son-in-law whose sister works with...
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Canton, CT
The average cost of senior living in Canton is $6,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,941 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Canton, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Canton, CT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Canton
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Canton
The Residence at Ferry Park in Rocky Hill, CT
5.0
My aunt moved into ferry park a few months ago!!! We as a family are thrilled that she is engaged each day with fun activities and exercise classes!
She has made some lovely new friends and we sleep better each night knowing a caring staff is there for her!
Brookdale Gables Farmington
4.0
They have a nice location, it is a bigger more active community. Care has been good, wish they offer a bit more of a personal touch, encourage my dad a bit more to do things and offer events that include the families. But my dad likes to keep to himself so....Overall we r happy with this ...
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington
5.0
In late summer I was hoping that my husband who has Alzheimer’s and who was hospitalized in June for pneumonia would recover sufficiently to return to a memory center setting. Sadly this has not happened. He has improved slightly but not to the level he was at prior to hospitalization so I will ...
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Canton nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canton, 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 Canton 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 Canton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Canton, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
77.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
88.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Canton 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 Canton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Canton, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Canton 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 Canton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canton, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
77.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
88.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
88.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Canton 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 Canton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canton, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
88.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canton 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 Canton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canton, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
88.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
88.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
88.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
88.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
77.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
0.4%
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