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10 Best Nursing Homes in Riverside, CT

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Riverside 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 575 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Riverside, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Riverside is about $10,320, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Riverside, CT

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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.
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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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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
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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.
Family of Caring Health and Rehabilitation is a family owned and operated company where our goal is to provide the best care and service to every client every time. For over 35 years, the Friedman family has been providing dignified care and service in a warm, pleasant, supportive environment....
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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: Assisted Living
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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.
Surrounded by shady, tall trees in a family-friendly neighborhood, Gallagher Home is close to many local amenities that make running errands and continuing personal care convenient. With grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and fitness centers all in the area, seniors can take care of their...
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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.
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.
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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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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: Memory Care
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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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO.While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide with...
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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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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.
At Maple Glen Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.
Simply stated, you can trust that we will treat your family as if they were our family.  That care and compassion is the foundation that established our reputation in 1953.Our Sub-Acute program, AfterCare, provides the patient with excellent medical and rehabilitation therapy between...
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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.
The Bove Health Center at Jefferson’s Ferry, a not-for-profit community sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, offers the highest level of independence possible for residents needing daily assistance. The 60 private enriched housing apartments are available for both short and...
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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.
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.
A non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, Jefferson’s Ferry’s residents fully enjoy retirement without worrying about market swings, future health care needs, chores or maintenance. Sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, Jefferson’s Ferry boasts three levels of living: 248...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Riverside, CT

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $10,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, CT with an average of $9,098 per month.

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

Riverside, CT
$10,320/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$9,745/mo
Nursing Homes
$10,320/mo

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

Semi-Private
$9,062/mo
Private
$9,959/mo

Senior living costs in Riverside 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: Riverside, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverside, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$10,320/mo$9,332/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$8,466/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,745/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$6,079/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Riverside, CT:$10,320/mo
Connecticut:$9,332/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Riverside, CT:$8,466/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Riverside, CT:$9,745/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Riverside, CT:$6,079/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Riverside, CT, over time

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

Riverside, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Riverside, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Riverside 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 average 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
Riverside, CT$7,881/mo$7,787/mo+1.2%
Connecticut$7,379/mo$7,197/mo+2.5%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Riverside, CT
2024 average cost:$7,881/mo
2023 average cost:$7,787/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$7,379/mo
2023 average cost:$7,197/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Riverside

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Riverside

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

3.7
Cleanliness was, I would say, above average. That was the thing they did the best. The only activities they had consistently were movies, bingo and once a month a one man band kind of thing. there were two people to a room, and they could bring a tv or dresser but the rest was hospital beds and ...
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The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center at Nesconset

5.0
The meals are fine, just typical hospital type food. The doctors have called as they've seen her, but nobody else has really reached out in the week she's been there.

Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Riverside nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riverside, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.8%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.9%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverside 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 Riverside Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverside, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverside 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 Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.9%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dry Harbor Nursing Home, Christian Fellowship House and Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Riverside, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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