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Photo of Monarch Southbury
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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56 reviews
9.1
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5 star
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We are in the early stages of this transition for our folks, so far we believe the staff there, aids and RN's alike have gone above and beyond for us. We are very Thankful and Grateful for how our parents...
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.
Monarch Southbury, formerly known as Motif by Monarch, is located in the Southbury area, which is full of natural beauty, and our community makes the most of Mother Nature's finest. Located on Main Street South in Southbury, Connecticut, Motif is set against rolling green hills, with several...
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Photo of The Watermark at East Hill
1818 Photos available
9.1
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40 reviews
9.1
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40 reviews
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she is higher functioning than others in her wing (just AL) and i would like them to encourage her more to spend time with IL and other areas of the facility
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events and assisted living,...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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44 reviews
9.0
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The place is gorgeous. My 95 yr old mother in law had a stroke and went from hospital to short term rehab. We were looking for a place for her and your organization suggested the village. We talked several...
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 East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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23 reviews
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They were great with mom, but limited to what she needed, she needs 24hr care, I really thought they were a great fit, but mom needed more. The staff was great especially nurse [name removed], when she...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Families who want for their loved one a more personalized residential care experience than the typical franchise facility have long seen Southmayd Home as a local jewel. For well over a century, Southmayd has provided ladies around greater Waterbury residential living with assisted care- at a...
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Photo of Pomperaug Woods a CCRC
1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.5
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21 reviews
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The staff is all wonderful, very positive, and always helpful. They have a new Culinary Institute of America trained chef who has upped the menu. Apartments are great with new finishes (carpet, appliances...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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 The Ivy at Watertown
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7.7
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23 reviews
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23 reviews
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They're top notch! Friendly, caring and communicative. I think they're great! My mom coming from a house feels the apartments are small, but after seeing other options, I think they're have a beautiful...
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Elton Residential Care Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Smithfield Gardens
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Middlebury, CT

The average cost of senior living in Middlebury is $10,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,846 per month.

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

Middlebury, CT
$10,108/mo
$9,832/mo

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

Middlebury, CT
$10,108/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$10,108/mo
$10,108/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,388/mo
Studio
$5,172/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,929/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,239/mo

Senior living costs in Middlebury 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: Middlebury, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiddlebury, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$10,108/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$10,108/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$7,269/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Middlebury, CT:$10,108/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Middlebury, CT:$10,108/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Middlebury, CT:$7,269/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Middlebury, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Middlebury 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 Middlebury, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Middlebury 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
Middlebury, CT$6,306/mo$5,234/mo+20.5%
Connecticut$6,361/mo$6,305/mo+0.9%
National$5,321/mo$5,062/mo+5.1%
Middlebury, CT
2024 average cost:$6,306/mo
2023 average cost:$5,234/mo
Percent change:+20.5%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,361/mo
2023 average cost:$6,305/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Middlebury, 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 Middlebury.

What families are saying about assisted living in Middlebury

Recent reviews for assisted living in Middlebury

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.

The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC in Bridgeport, CT

5.0
My mom moved into assisted living at the Watermark after nearly 60 years living in her home, the last 36 years by herself. While it was a major life event for my mom, the Watermark made it an exceptionally smooth transition. They arranged and paid for the move, the movers were efficient and ...
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The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

5.0
It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to get her back from Arkansas to a place close to home that she is comfortable at and we ...
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Middlebury review score based on 43 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 9 Middlebury assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Middlebury 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

Middlebury review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Middlebury, CT9 facilities
8.6
8.7
Naugatuck, CT12 facilities

Review subcategories for Middlebury 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 43 reviews of 9 Middlebury assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Middlebury 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.
Middlebury, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Middlebury assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middlebury assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middlebury, 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 Middlebury 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 Middlebury 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
66.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
77.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Middlebury 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 Middlebury Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Middlebury, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Middlebury 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 Middlebury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middlebury, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Middlebury 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 Middlebury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middlebury, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middlebury 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 Middlebury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Middlebury, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Middlebury

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 Middlebury protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Monarch Southbury, The Watermark at East Hill and The Village at East Farms are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Middlebury, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Middlebury, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Middlebury, Connecticut are The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC, Spring Village at Danbury and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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