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6 Best Nursing Homes in Salem, CT

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Salem 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Salem, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Salem is about $7,821, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 133 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Salem, CT

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My daughters helped me find Elmbrook and it has been amazing. Whenever I have any issues with anything, everyone here tells me the truth and gets it fixed right away. I appreciate that. I love that everyone...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...
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89 reviews
9.2
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89 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
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3 star
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Our loved one never actually made it there. I wish I would have acted sooner so he could have taken advantage of all the activities sooner. Based on the experience we did have, we would recommend Atria...
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.
Exciting NEW enhancements are now complete at Atria Crossroads Place! Extensive renovations include refurbished common spaces, an upgraded salon, a modern bistro, redesigned restaurant and private dining room with outdoor canopy, library, custom fitness center, additional outdoor green space and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Salem, CT

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $7,821 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainfield Village, CT with an average of $6,007 per month.

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

Salem, CT
$7,821/mo
$6,844/mo

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

Salem, CT
$7,821/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$7,961/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,821/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$6,652/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,841/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,885/mo

Senior living costs in Salem 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: Salem, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalem, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,821/mo$8,873/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,893/mo$8,789/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,961/mo$8,873/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,531/mo$6,344/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Salem, CT:$7,821/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Salem, CT:$7,893/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Salem, CT:$7,961/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Salem, CT:$5,531/mo
Connecticut:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Salem, CT, over time

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

Salem, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Salem, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Salem 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
Salem, CT$6,034/mo$6,080/mo-0.7%
Connecticut$6,828/mo$6,760/mo+1.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Salem, CT
2024 average cost:$6,034/mo
2023 average cost:$6,080/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 Salem

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Salem

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.

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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Crescent Point At Niantic

4.3
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.

Salem nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salem, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
2.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salem 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 Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
100%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
100%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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