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10 Best Nursing Homes in Derby, CT

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Derby nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Derby, CT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Derby or another care type is right for you. Browse 47 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Derby.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Rock, Newhallville and Prospect Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Orange, Centerville and Millbrook.

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zipAverageCost: $10,408

Nursing Homes Facilities near Derby, CT

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Photo of Bridges by Epoch at Trumbull
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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Derby, CT

The average cost of senior living in Derby is $10,408 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwalk, CT with an average of $7,031 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Derby, CT, vs. nearby cities

Derby, CT
$10,408/mo
$10,306/mo
$10,381/mo

Nursing homes costs in Derby, CT, vs. state and national averages

Derby, CT
$10,408/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Derby, CT, vs. other senior living options

$10,743/mo
$10,743/mo
Nursing Homes
$10,408/mo

Nursing homes costs in Derby, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$11,467/mo
Studio
$5,801/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,190/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,057/mo

Senior living costs in Derby vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Derby, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDerby, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$10,408/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$10,743/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$10,743/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$8,488/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Derby, CT:$10,408/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Derby, CT:$10,743/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Derby, CT:$10,743/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Derby, CT:$8,488/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Derby, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Derby 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.

Derby, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Derby, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Derby 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
Derby, CT$5,863/mo$5,581/mo+5.1%
Connecticut$6,839/mo$6,765/mo+1.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Derby, CT
2024 average cost:$5,863/mo
2023 average cost:$5,581/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,839/mo
2023 average cost:$6,765/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Derby

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Derby

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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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.

Maplewood at Newtown

5.0
Facility offers many activities, food is excellent, very clean, aides very helpful, transportation to Church. I would absolutely recommend Maplewood at Newtown to others!

Derby nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derby nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derby, 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 Derby 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 Derby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Derby, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
74.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Derby 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 Derby Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Derby, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Derby 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 Derby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derby, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Derby 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 Derby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derby, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derby 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 Derby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Derby, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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