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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Connecticut is $7,821, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Thomaston area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Shady Oaks Assisted Living
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9.2
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13 reviews
9.2
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Everyone at Shady Oaks is so friendly and helpful. They have 2 full time chefs and the food is very good. I had live in help at home for over 3 years. My husband looks the best he has in a long time. I think...
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.
Shady Oaks provides strong nursing in a cozy and loyal home. Bristol Press readers voted us Best of Bristol in 2022, 2021, & 2020. We average 4.9/5 stars in 70+ online reviews. We are a smart alternative to 24hr. home care and nursing homes.Strong Nursing: We excel at high end nursing,...
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2020 Photos available
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 Brandywine at Litchfield
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1515 Floor plans available
8.5
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37 reviews
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The facility is great. Uncle [name removed] is happy there. The staff is always friendly and helpful, he hasn't complained, and believe me, he would if they weren't doing good job. They do lots of...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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8.0
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8.0
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It was very homey and everyone was very friendly. I saw other places that were very impressive, opulent almost, but they didn't feel like home. Also, the apartments are really spacious, well appointed and...
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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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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Everyone from the administration to the staff has been super friendly and helpful and I feel she is in very good hands. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved...
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.
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The staff at Torrington is taking excellent care of my wife. They have her engaged and participating. The apartment is great. There could be more storage, but there is enough. She seems to like the food. It...
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.
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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.
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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 Dimitry J Kamanetsky Estates
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 Thomaston, CT

The average cost of senior living in Connecticut is $7,821 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Connecticut vs. 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 state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeConnecticutU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$7,821/mo$5,830/mo34.2% above national median
Memory Care$9,388/mo$6,999/mo34.1% above national median
Independent Living$4,243/mo$3,520/mo20.5% above national median
Assisted Living
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:34.2% above national median
Memory Care
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:34.1% above national median
Independent Living
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:20.5% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thomaston, 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 Thomaston.

What families are saying about assisted living in Thomaston

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thomaston

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.

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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Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge

4.3
The facility is bright and light My mothers aides are wonderful to her. [name removed] is wonderful she helped with the intake paperwork etc and still answers any questions I have. The food is just ok, she says sometimes it is cold.

Thomaston review score based on 27 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 10 Thomaston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thomaston 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

Thomaston review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Thomaston, CT10 facilities
8.5
Hartford, CT0 facilities
8.4
New Haven, CT0 facilities

Review subcategories for Thomaston 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 27 reviews of 10 Thomaston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thomaston 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.
Thomaston, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.6
3.6
Friendliness
2.7
3.7
Care services
2.5
3.4
Staff
2.6
3.6
Meals & dining
2.5
3.2
Activities
2.5
3.3
Value for cost*
2.5
3.3
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Thomaston assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thomaston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thomaston, 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 Thomaston 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 Thomaston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thomaston, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
34%
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
80%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thomaston 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 Thomaston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thomaston, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thomaston 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 Thomaston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thomaston, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Thomaston 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 Thomaston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thomaston, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
70%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thomaston 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 Thomaston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thomaston, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thomaston

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 Thomaston protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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