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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kent, CT

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kent 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 Kent, 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 Kent or another care type is right for you. Browse 25 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kent.

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Photo of Brandywine at Litchfield
2222 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.6
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35 reviews
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I have many friends that have lived in this community. The way they are treated and taken care of is out of this world. The employees show so much care and attention to detail its amazing. The food is...
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...
Photo of The Village at Brookfield Common
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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44 reviews
9.4
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44 reviews
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5 for each. They are attentive to the residents and create a family like feeling for visitors. The staff extremely kind and gentle!
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 Village at Brookfield Common is a haven of tradition and elegance nestled within a community of shops, services, and amenities available to meet your every need, with exceptional convenience. The hillside setting affords a panoramic view from the cathedral-ceilinged dining room, English tea...
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99 Photos available
9.1
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12 reviews
9.1
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12 reviews
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The place is beautifully decorated and that makes my mom feel special. They had a new "fall recognition system" put in to all of the apartments and we really liked that.
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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Photo of Keystone Place at Newbury Brook
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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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Photo of The Ivy at Watertown
22 Photos available
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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Photo of The Cottage at Litchfield Hills
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30 reviews
7.1
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The staff at this establishment are exceptionall friendly and compassionate, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Their genuine care and attentiveness make all the difference, ensuring everyone feels...
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 Cottage at Litchfield Hills, located in the heart of Litchfield County close to Routes 8 and 202, is owned by New England-based Northbridge Communities and their first property in Connecticut and 18th Senior Living Community.The Cottage offers all of the benefits of community living -...
Photo of The Fountains at Millbrook
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6.0
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34 reviews
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I moved to the Fountains 4 years ago and I have loved every minute. The grounds have lots of open space for viewing nature; it's not unusual to see a deer wandering around! The staff are terrific and...
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.
The Fountains at Millbrook, located in Millbrook, NY is set on 200 beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley.We offer Independent Living with Cottages with garages and one and two bedroom apartments in our main building that is hotel like. All apartments and cottages have full kitchens. We have 27...
Photo of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Pawling
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With long term IV medication and the need for P/T and O/T the Grand at Pawling was available. Having received negative feed back, My wife and I made the right decision. Everyone from administration to staff...
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.
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Pawling provides world class healthcare featuring state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Upon admission, guests are greeted by our concierge and become oriented to the surroundings. To ensure each resident is comfortable, department heads will meet each...
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The staff has been extremely attentive. When she was at the cottage, they would ask her if she wanted to do something if she said no they would just leave her watching TV. At Lunabrook they don't ask. They...
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: Nursing Homes
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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Kent, CT

The average cost of senior living in Kent is $6,342 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,945 per month.

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

Kent, CT
$6,342/mo
$7,887/mo

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

Kent, CT
$6,342/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,169/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,342/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,947/mo
Studio
$5,917/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,623/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,715/mo

Senior living costs in Kent 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: Kent, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKent, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,342/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,038/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,169/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$7,088/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Kent, CT:$6,342/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kent, CT:$6,038/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kent, CT:$6,169/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kent, CT:$7,088/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kent, CT, over time

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

Kent, CTCT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Kent, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kent 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
Kent, CT$5,804/mo$6,299/mo-7.9%
Connecticut$6,839/mo$6,765/mo+1.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Kent, CT
2024 average cost:$5,804/mo
2023 average cost:$6,299/mo
Percent change:-7.9%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kent

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kent

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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Landing of Poughkeepsie

4.3
I would say that it's a good place and my mom is happy there. I would mention the food is good, but the delivery is lacking thought management is aware and working on it.

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!

Kent nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kent, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kent 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 Kent Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kent, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kent 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 Kent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
72.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Kent 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 Kent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
72.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent 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 Kent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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