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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stamford, CT

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Stamford 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 29 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Stamford, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Stamford is about $7,354, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 522 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Welcome to Broadview — Where Care, Community, and Lifelong Learning Come TogetherHelping a loved one transition into Assisted Living or Memory Care is one of life’s bigger decisions—and you want to be sure they’ll be supported, engaged, and genuinely cared for.At Broadview, we offer just that—and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Stamford, CT

The average cost of senior living in Stamford is $7,354 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwalk, CT with an average of $7,288 per month.

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

Stamford, CT
$7,354/mo
$7,288/mo

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

Stamford, CT
$7,354/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$7,441/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,354/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,345/mo
Studio
$8,559/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,957/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,682/mo

Senior living costs in Stamford 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: Stamford, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStamford, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,354/mo$8,873/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,386/mo$8,789/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,441/mo$8,873/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,687/mo$6,345/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Stamford, CT:$7,354/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Stamford, CT:$7,386/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Stamford, CT:$7,441/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Stamford, CT:$6,687/mo
Connecticut:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Stamford, CT, over time

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

Stamford, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Stamford, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Stamford 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
Stamford, CT$6,801/mo$7,416/mo-8.3%
Connecticut$6,828/mo$6,760/mo+1.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Stamford, CT
2024 average cost:$6,801/mo
2023 average cost:$7,416/mo
Percent change:-8.3%
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 Stamford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stamford

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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The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Waterview Hills Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in North Salem, NY

4.3
I have read some reviews and had to add mine. I found the staff caring and compassionate. The unit was clean and tidy. The food was typical institutional fare. I have been in other rehab facilities and this one was as good as any I had been in and better than some. When I had a problem, they ...
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Stamford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stamford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stamford, 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 Stamford 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 Stamford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stamford, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stamford 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 Stamford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stamford, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stamford 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 Stamford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stamford, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Stamford 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 Stamford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stamford, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Stamford 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 Stamford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stamford, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.4%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Stamford, Benchmark at Stamford and The Residence at Summer Street are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Stamford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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