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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellington, CT
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ellington 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 Ellington, 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 Ellington or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ellington.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Southwest, Sheldon Charter Oak and Parkville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Woodstock, Southbridge and Pomfret.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ellington, CT
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9.0
Review score
12 reviews
The place is clean and the staff is friendly and most of all they treat the residents with respect. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.
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,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review score
43 reviews
Suffield by the River is a wonderful senior living community offering my 95 year old mother a safe place to continue living independently near her friends and family. We are grateful for the exceptional &...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1010 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
51 reviews
Facilities are in very good condition for age. All staff members are exceptional, caring and responsive both in daily contact and medical needs. My mother does feel some meals are repetitive, but that is...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.3
Review score
51 reviews
Some of aides get to know their patients liked and dislikes. They know my mom loves music so sometimes they go in singing to her. They have a new memory care director who is also very sweet and cares about...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review score
12 reviews
The overall experience was a life saver. We could visit her anytime yet it wasn't as stressful for everyone, and it was getting way too much for my father in law to handle. Most of the time the facility was...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review score
13 reviews
I places my family member in HarborChase of Evergreen 6 months ago. The place is pretty new and the ALMC is very open and airy. The private rooms are spacious like a studio apartment. The Care Partners &...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
7.6
Review score
54 reviews
We found the whole experience very positive and we're very impressed with the staff and the process. Unfortunately, our mother did not want to be out of her house so she did not remain there, which we truly...
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...
1.0
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4 reviews
It's very clean and they have a lot of different services for my wife. A lot of medical staff to help take care of her. I haven't found anything I don't like. We're very happy and fortunate to have found it.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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 Ellington, CT
The average cost of senior living in Ellington is $6,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainfield Village, CT with an average of $5,476 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellington, CT vs. nearby cities
Ellington, CT
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellington, CT vs. the state and national average
Ellington, CT
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellington vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ellington, CT by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ellington over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellington
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!!
All American at Enfield Assisted Living
5.0
I would give a rating of 5 to every category. My mom lived there for 13 months before she passed away. My family and I were very grateful to AA for the excellent care and compassion that was shown to her AND to me. They will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad I called A Place ...
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Ellington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellington nursing homes 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 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 Ellington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellington 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 Ellington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellington 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 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
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Ellington 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 Ellington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellington, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Ellington 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 Ellington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellington, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colebrook Village at Hebron, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington and Arbors of Hop Brook are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellington, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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