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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellington, CT

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Ellington 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ellington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ellington is about $6,740, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 272 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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9.3
Review score
47 reviews
9.3
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47 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
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Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these...
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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1717 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.9
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56 reviews
8.9
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56 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
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The staff is very engaging and good at keeping me updated on anything my dad needs and how he's doing. The food is pretty good too. And all of the care taking staff are very compassionate and helpful towards...
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...
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8.4
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17 reviews
8.4
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17 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
35%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
12%
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My friend likes the accommodations very much. Everyone is very nice and friendly. He says the food is good Also the facility is pretty new so it's very neat and clean. He's in a split room but decided to...
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...
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33 Floor plans available
8.1
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57 reviews
8.1
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57 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
39%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
11%
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The staff is the highlight of this facility. They are attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to help Dad with his transition. He also enjoys the food which has a fairly diverse menu. They offer 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.
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...
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7.5
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19 reviews
7.5
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19 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
32%
3 star
11%
2 star
5%
1 star
16%
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Staff is great especially in the dining room always anticipating what each resident may want for dinner. The food is pretty good. It took a while but we finally got plans in place to help my mother in law...
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 in South Windsor, Connecticut, Alto Evergreen Walk offers premier assisted living and memory care services designed to enhance the lives of our residents. Our community embodies the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and compassionate care, ensuring that each resident enjoys an enriching...
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25%
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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: 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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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 $6,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainfield Village, CT with an average of $6,007 per month.

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

Ellington, CT
$6,740/mo
$9,523/mo

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

Ellington, CT
$6,740/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$6,551/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,740/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,285/mo
Studio
$7,239/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,106/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,998/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,410/mo

Senior living costs in Ellington 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: Ellington, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllington, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,740/mo$8,873/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,551/mo$8,789/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,551/mo$8,873/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,637/mo$6,345/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Ellington, CT:$6,740/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Ellington, CT:$6,551/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ellington, CT:$6,551/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ellington, CT:$4,637/mo
Connecticut:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ellington, CT, over time

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

Ellington, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ellington, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ellington 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
Ellington, CT$7,308/mo$7,128/mo+2.5%
Connecticut$6,828/mo$6,760/mo+1.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ellington, CT
2024 average cost:$7,308/mo
2023 average cost:$7,128/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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 Ellington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellington

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.

Prosper at Monastery Height in West Springfield, MA

4.3
Staff is very considerate and helpful. Before submitting an application confirm there is working heating and a/c in each unit. There has been no a/c since June. And not expected to be up and running until some time in August. My sister just received a window a/c unit just last week! I would ...
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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
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.5%
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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
55.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.3%
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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
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
55.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
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Suffield by the River, Brookdale South Windsor and All American at Enfield Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellington, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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