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The staff at ocean Meadow is amazing. They make sure your loved one feels at home. Our father before he passed away [date removed] loved everything about the facility. The staff were so sad when he passed....
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.
Unique, boutique-style senior living…You’ve just discovered the shoreline’s best kept secret! Ocean Meadow is a specialized memory care community located in the heart of downtown Clinton, just moments from Clinton Harbor. Our community is privately owned, which fosters a unique, homelike...
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They have very friendly staff - they are attentive, caring and personal. I would absolutely recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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It was a wonderful place - they took care of my husband as if he was family. They did everything they could to help us, it was very difficult for my family and myself at the end of the of his life they did...
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.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis Senior Living of Branford. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our purpose-built...
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It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is a warm and gracious assisted living and retirement community with 72 bright and spacious one- and two- bedroom apartments, located in the Connecticut River Valley.A terrific value for independent seniors, we offer chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping...
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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: 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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Clinton, CT

The average cost of senior living in Clinton is $14,324 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groton Long Point, CT with an average of $5,436 per month.

Assisted living costs in Clinton, CT, vs. nearby cities

Clinton, CT
$14,324/mo

Assisted living costs in Clinton, CT, vs. state and national averages

Clinton, CT
$14,324/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Clinton, CT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$14,324/mo
$14,324/mo

Assisted living costs in Clinton, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,877/mo
Studio
$7,269/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,449/mo

Senior living costs in Clinton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Clinton, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClinton, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$14,324/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$14,324/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$9,040/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Clinton, CT:$14,324/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Clinton, CT:$14,324/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clinton, CT:$9,040/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Clinton, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Clinton 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Clinton, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Clinton 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
Clinton, CT$6,260/mo$6,781/mo-7.7%
Connecticut$5,715/mo$5,625/mo+1.6%
National$4,636/mo$4,537/mo+2.2%
Clinton, CT
2024 average cost:$6,260/mo
2023 average cost:$6,781/mo
Percent change:-7.7%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$5,715/mo
2023 average cost:$5,625/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,636/mo
2023 average cost:$4,537/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Clinton, CT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Clinton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Clinton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Clinton

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

4.0
While our loved one was there, they did a good job. The care our loved one needed they were able to handle, she needed a assisted living with a medical room and they were able to accommodate that. We were happy with then, and given the circumstances they did their best with communicating to our ...
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Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven, CT

4.0
After visiting many "retirement homes", Seacrest definitely feels more homey than all of the other more institution style residencies. It's beautiful water view setting adds tremendously to its value as well as a strong sense of family amongst its attendants and workers and residents. Our ...
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Clinton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clinton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clinton, 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 Clinton assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Clinton 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
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clinton assisted living

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 Clinton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clinton, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clinton assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clinton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clinton, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Clinton assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clinton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clinton, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clinton assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Clinton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clinton, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Clinton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Clinton protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Ocean Meadow Memory Care, HarborChase of Madison and Artis Senior Living of Branford are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Clinton, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Clinton, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Clinton, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, HarborChase of Madison and The Residence at Ferry Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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