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10 Best Nursing Homes in Highland, CT
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 41 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 $6,532, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 267 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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 $6,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,964 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highland, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highland, CT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highland vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Highland, CT by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Highland over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Highland
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Highland
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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The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT
3.6
I'm mostly happy with the facility. My mom enjoys the activities, & the staff are all very nice & friendly. The 2 negatives are the food has to be purchased from 1 supplier & the food is very bland & tasteless. The soups have little in them & my mom is used to the very chunky loaded with ...
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
17.2%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
3.8%
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%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
1.2%
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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%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
3.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
0.7%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
0.4%
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