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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellington, CT
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ellington 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 Ellington, 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 Ellington or another care type is right for you. Browse 23 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ellington.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Southwest, Barry Square and Sheldon Charter Oak.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Woodstock, Pomfret and Elliotts.
Nursing homes facilities near Ellington, CT
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8.0
Review score
11 reviews
I'd say the staff is friendly and helpful and definitely seem to have the residents best interests in mind. It is a little more expensive than some other places in the area, but more than worth the...
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 Ivy at Ellington is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities. Ellington has its roots as an agricultural community as well as a resort community with Crystal Lake within its boundaries. Conveniently located in Ellington,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review score
37 reviews
Very nice place. Cleaner and more welcoming than most. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food is very good and menu is extensive. Rooms are spacious and very well maintained. Facility is not cheap but I...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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47 reviews
I would recommend Brookdale South Windsor to others. There is great communication with the family from the staff. My mom likes the food. The only thing to improve is that they need more activities. They have...
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.
Brookdale South Windsor is now open for in person visits and move ins!!! Such exciting news - we can now share our family like community with you and your loved one in person ( with safety precautions of course) but you all can see the apartment of your choice. We can also move new resident in...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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49 reviews
They were very friendly and caring-my father enjoyed it while he was there!!! Always willing to answer any questions I had!! We have a great experience there
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 Residence at South Windsor, our beautiful, new community is nestled on spectacular farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, Wapping Park, I-84 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments; a combination of 31...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.6
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10 reviews
It is a nice place the staff are friendly and kind. They must all take a class about caring for Alzheimer's patients and they ask us to write a history about my father in law so they can get to know him and...
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.
Find the level of care you deserve at All American Assisted Living in Enfield. With the help of our personalized lifestyles and a broad selection of services and amenities, you will live in comfort, ease, and grace.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Our goal is to have...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
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12 reviews
I places my family member in HarborChase of Evergreen 6 months ago. The place is pretty new and the ALMC is very open and airy. The private rooms are spacious like a studio apartment. The Care Partners &...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
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52 reviews
We found the whole experience very positive and we're very impressed with the staff and the process. Unfortunately, our mother did not want to be out of her house so she did not remain there, which we truly...
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 Buckland Court is a charming 'country estate' nestled amidst beautiful farm land, with expansive lawns and gardens. Inspiring outdoor sitting areas, a gazebo, and an herb garden provide the setting for arts, leisure, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace...
8.0
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4 reviews
My sister and I chose this facility for our father, who started off as a rehabilitation patient but eventually required Longterm Care. The therapy department is outstanding and provided my father with...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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It's very clean and they have a lot of different services for my wife. A lot of medical staff to help take care of her. I haven't found anything I don't like. We're very happy and fortunate to have found it.
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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ellington, CT
The average cost of senior living in Ellington is $6,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jewett City, CT with an average of $5,471 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellington, CT vs. nearby cities
Ellington, CT
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellington, CT vs. the state and national average
Ellington, CT
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellington vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ellington, CT by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ellington over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellington
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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Ellington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellington, 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 Ellington 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 Ellington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellington 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 Ellington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellington 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 Ellington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellington 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 Ellington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
46.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellington 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 Ellington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellington, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
0.4%
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