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Photo of The Ivy at Ellington
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
13 reviews
8.8
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13 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
31%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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8%
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Staff is very welcoming and pleasant. They also encourage residents to get involved in the activities. And they have a great number and variety of activities, including shopping trips, parties, and outings...
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.
The Ivy at Ellington is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities. Ellington has its roots as an agricultural community as well as a resort community with Crystal Lake within its boundaries. Conveniently located in Ellington,...
Photo of Suffield by the RiverCommunity card badge
55 Photos available
9.6
Review score
46 reviews
9.6
Review score
46 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
15%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
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Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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Photo of Brookdale South Windsor
88 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
55 reviews
9.0
Review score
55 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
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What stood out to me is the person who answers the phones is outstanding. I haven't eaten the food and my Dad is not interested in activities. I can say the calendar is full and looks like a nice variety of...
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.
Brookdale South Windsor is now open for in person visits and move ins!!! Such exciting news - we can now share our family like community with you and your loved one in person ( with safety precautions of course) but you all can see the apartment of your choice. We can also move new resident in...
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1212 Photos available
9.0
Review score
56 reviews
9.0
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56 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
23%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
1 star
2%
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Clean, Caring attentive staff, on site dr visits, nurses, aids, dining room, activities, hair salon/barber shop. We check 3 other facilities within walking distance and by fair we were and are VERY happy...
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.
The Residence at South Windsor, our beautiful, new community is nestled on spectacular farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, Wapping Park, I-84 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments; a combination of 31...
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2626 Photos available
8.6
Review score
14 reviews
8.6
Review score
14 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
36%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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We toured several assisted living facilities and decided on Alto Evergreen The staff at Alto are competent and friendly. The facilities, activities, and meals are very good. Any questions or concerns are...
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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Photo of All American at Enfield Assisted Living
99 Photos available
8.1
Review score
14 reviews
8.1
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14 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
29%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
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Cares stood out. He does refuse cares but I feel that psych should be more involved. He does not want women and they do have the male nurse give him a shower. He locks his door and stays in his room a lot...
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.
Find the level of care you deserve at All American Assisted Living in Enfield. With the help of our personalized lifestyles and a broad selection of services and amenities, you will live in comfort, ease, and grace.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Our goal is to have...
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Photo of The Village at Buckland Court
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
Review score
55 reviews
7.8
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55 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
40%
3 star
5%
2 star
4%
1 star
11%
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We chose Village at Buckland Court because of the facility price and the cleanliness. It was also peaceful and quiet. They also have a lot of great activities- although my dad did not participate in any of...
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 Village at Buckland Court is a charming 'country estate' nestled amidst beautiful farm land, with expansive lawns and gardens. Inspiring outdoor sitting areas, a gazebo, and an herb garden provide the setting for arts, leisure, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Ellington, CT

The average cost of senior living in Ellington is $6,426 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danielson, CT with an average of $4,836 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellington, CT vs. nearby cities

Ellington, CT
$6,426/mo
$9,880/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellington, CT vs. the state and national average

Ellington, CT
$6,426/mo
U.S. national average
$4,553/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellington vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,426/mo
$6,426/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ellington, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,971/mo
Studio
$7,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,623/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,897/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,410/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ellington over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellington, 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 Ellington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellington

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.

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Middlewoods of Newington

4.9
The facility is clean and always smells fresh! The staff are amazing, very accommodating and sweet!! Food is some of the best, residents all have care and compassion for one another. Activities are engaging for everyone. Our family couldn’t be happier with having our mom there!!

Ellington review score based on 86 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 8 Ellington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellington review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ellington review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Ellington, CT8 facilities
8.8
Hartford, CT44 facilities
9.0
Simsbury Center, CT15 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellington assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 86 reviews of 8 Ellington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellington resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ellington, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Ellington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellington, 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 Ellington 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 Ellington 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
87.5%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
75%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
54.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellington 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 Ellington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
87.5%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellington 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 Ellington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellington 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 Ellington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
87.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
87.5%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
87.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
75%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellington 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 Ellington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellington, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
87.5%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
87.5%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
87.5%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
87.5%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellington

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ellington protect seniors.

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There are 8 assisted living facilities near Ellington, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ellington, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington and Southwick Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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