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10 Best Nursing Homes in West Haven, CT
West Haven 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 37 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in West Haven, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in West Haven is about $6,803, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 508 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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: 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, 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in West Haven, CT
The average cost of senior living in West Haven is $6,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wallingford Center, CT with an average of $6,324 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in West Haven, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in West Haven, CT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in West Haven vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in West Haven, CT by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in West Haven over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in West Haven
Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Haven
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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Sunrise of Wilton
5.0
We would certainly recommend Sunrise Wilton. They have built / designed a very caring community. They go to great lengths to engage new members and their family. Working with the entire team - nurses, the doctor and all the care team have provided my Dad with exceptional care across the full ...
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Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center in Hamden, CT
5.0
The staff makes the difference in this facility! From patient care to case management and coordination with other agencies, our family felt that we were in good hands everyday. Special shoutout to [name removed], who helped arrange a smooth transition to rehabilitating care.
West Haven nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Haven nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Haven, 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 West Haven 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 West Haven 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
53.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
64.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in West Haven 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 West Haven 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
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Haven 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 West Haven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Haven, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in West Haven 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 West Haven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
46.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in West Haven 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 West Haven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Southport are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near West Haven, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 37 nursing homes facilities near West Haven, Connecticut. See the full list.
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