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10 Best Nursing Homes in Orange, CT

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Orange 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 Orange, 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 Orange or another care type is right for you. Browse 59 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Orange.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Rock, Newhallville and Prospect Hill.
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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Maplewood at Orange, Charter Senior Living of Orange and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC
zipAverageCost: $10,305

Nursing Homes Facilities near Orange, CT

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Photo of Mariner Health of Southern Ct
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.
Photo of Pond Point Health Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Riverview Rest Home
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: 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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Photo of Yorkshire Manor Inc
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.
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.
Photo of Talmadge Park Health 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.
Photo of Highvue Manor
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 Bridgeport Health Care Ctr
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Orange, CT

The average cost of senior living in Orange is $10,305 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwalk, CT with an average of $7,031 per month.

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

Orange, CT
$10,305/mo
$10,632/mo
$10,234/mo

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

Orange, CT
$10,305/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$10,622/mo
$10,622/mo
Nursing Homes
$10,305/mo

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

Semi-Private
$10,719/mo
Studio
$5,730/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,934/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,066/mo

Senior living costs in Orange 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: Orange, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrange, CTConnecticutU.S.
Nursing Homes$10,305/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$10,622/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$10,622/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$8,042/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Orange, CT:$10,305/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Orange, CT:$10,622/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Orange, CT:$10,622/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Orange, CT:$8,042/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Orange, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Orange 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Orange, CT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Orange 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
Orange, CT$5,771/mo$5,557/mo+3.9%
Connecticut$6,839/mo$6,765/mo+1.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Orange, CT
2024 average cost:$5,771/mo
2023 average cost:$5,557/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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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 Orange

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Orange

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!

Orange nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orange nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Orange, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
61.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orange 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 Orange Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orange, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orange 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 Orange partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orange, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Orange 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 Orange communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orange, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Orange 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 Orange offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orange, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Maplewood at Orange, Charter Senior Living of Orange and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Orange, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 59 nursing homes facilities near Orange, Connecticut. See the full list.
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