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10 Best Nursing Homes in Highland, CT

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Highland 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 40 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Highland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Highland is about $9,516, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 280 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Highland, CT

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
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 Highland, CT

The average cost of senior living in Highland is $9,516 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $6,102 per month.

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

Highland, CT
$9,516/mo
$9,263/mo

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

Highland, CT
$9,516/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$9,968/mo
Nursing Homes
$9,516/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,105/mo
Studio
$5,984/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,163/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,945/mo

Senior living costs in Highland 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: Highland, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$9,516/mo$8,873/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$9,876/mo$8,789/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$9,968/mo$8,873/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,006/mo$6,344/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Highland, CT:$9,516/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Highland, CT:$9,876/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Highland, CT:$9,968/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Highland, CT:$6,006/mo
Connecticut:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Highland, CT, over time

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

Highland, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Highland, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Highland 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
Highland, CT$6,983/mo$6,933/mo+0.7%
Connecticut$6,828/mo$6,760/mo+1.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Highland, CT
2024 average cost:$6,983/mo
2023 average cost:$6,933/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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 Highland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Highland

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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Highland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland, 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 Highland 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 Highland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highland, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highland 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 Highland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highland, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highland 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 Highland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Highland 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 Highland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Highland 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 Highland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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