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10 Best Nursing Homes in Meriden, CT
Meriden 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 49 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Meriden, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Meriden is about $10,238, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 206 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.
Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Skilled Nursing Facility, which offers separate and distinct units for Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, as well as traditional Long Term...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Meriden, CT
The average cost of senior living in Meriden is $10,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simsbury Center, CT with an average of $6,424 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Meriden, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Meriden, CT vs. the state and national average
Meriden, CT
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Meriden vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Meriden, CT by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Meriden over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Meriden
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Meriden
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.
Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence
5.0
The food is very good the staff is premium level of caring they go above and beyond to make sure their residents feel like home and try to create a family culture.
The Residence at South Windsor Farms
5.0
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
Meriden nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meriden nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meriden, 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 Meriden 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 Meriden 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
28.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Meriden 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 Meriden Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Meriden, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.1%
5.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Meriden 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 Meriden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meriden, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Meriden 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 Meriden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meriden, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Meriden 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 Meriden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meriden, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colebrook Village at Hebron, Maplewood at Orange and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Meriden, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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