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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ridgefield, CT

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We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ridgefield or another care type is right for you. Browse 20 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ridgefield.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Heights, Pine Rock Park and East Derby.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ridgefield, CT

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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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84 reviews
9.5
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84 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
24%
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2%
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Everything has been great. She's very happy there. Sometimes on weekends we have to wait long for someone to let us in to the Memory Care unit so if families could get some kind of passcode it would...
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.
Residents of Ridgefield Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided for by a caring...
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Photo of Ridgefield Station
1414 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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21 reviews
9.0
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21 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
24%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
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Although everything has been great, it is quite expensive and was recently notified of an increase. The facility is very nice and very clean. Staff is wonderful and quite friendly/helpful!
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 all-new Ridgefield Station offers local seniors service-enriched Independent and Assisted Living and a residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences,...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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88 reviews
9.9
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88 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
26%
3 star
6%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
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The staff at Maplewood was very attentive and caring. My aunt had many issues with her uncontrolled diabetes, but the nurses were on top of it and the staff did their best to get her involved in activities....
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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Photo of Spring Village at Danbury
2828 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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81 reviews
9.8
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81 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
19%
3 star
5%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
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Thank you so much for everything you do to make Spring Village a home, treating all of the residents like family. The kindness and compassion you all show to residents and family members is nothing short of...
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.
Spring Village at Danbury is a boutique, affordable assisted living community specializing in enhanced care, located in the heart of Danbury, CT. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and for those who need an individualized approach to care. We...
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1616 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.6
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59 reviews
9.6
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59 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
19%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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Overall, our experience at Maplewood at Stony Hill has been good. I feel like they generally care about the people staying there. The place looks good and is well cared for and they do a nice job keeping...
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.
Maplewood at Stony Hill in Bethel is the only assisted living community in Northern Fairfield County that is fully dedicated to those living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Memory care is our singular focus. Maplewood at Stony Hill is an innovative, purposefully built assisted living and memory...
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Photo of Sunrise of Wilton
2020 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.4
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10 reviews
9.4
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10 reviews
5 star
90%
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10%
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0%
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It really is just the perfect fit for my mom who does not need all the services but peace of mind knowing someone is always available when she needs. The only down side is the doors are only manned 8am - 8pm...
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.
Located in western Connecticut’s beautiful Norwalk River Valley, just 55 miles from New York City, Sunrise of Wilton provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our ideal location in Fairfield County off...
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Photo of Keystone Place at Wooster Heights
1010 Photos available
7.1
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7 reviews
7.1
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
14%
4 star
58%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
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14%
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The overall experience is above fair. Quality of dining is an ongoing disappointing experience, staff are excellent, but scarce, there appears to be a strong disconnect between the administration and the...
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.
Keystone Place at Wooster Heights is an aging in place Senior community in Danbury, CT. As one of Danbury's newest community we offer Independant, Assisted and Memory Care apartments. Our Independent apartments have large kitchens complete with stove, refrigerator and large cabinets with quartz...
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44 Photos available
5 star
76%
4 star
4%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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We chose The Greens because they did paperwork to put a lean on her home until it was sold so they were very accommodating with that whole process. The room sizes at the facility are very nice, perfect for...
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.
At The Greens At Cannondale, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized care,...
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Photo of Meadow Ridge
1111 Photos available
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
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Our hope was always that our Mom, age 95, would be able to remain living with family for her whole life. After 3 hospitalizations in a 7 week time frame, we could no longer provide the skilled nursing care...
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.
Meadow Ridge is a continuing care retirement community located in Redding, CT. Our community includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, 24-hour Skilled Nursing services and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a distinctivelifestyle on our campus nestled among 136 acres of...
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Photo of The Cascades Assisted Living
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1.0
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5 reviews
1.0
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5 reviews
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Great staff and good food. Actually gained weight.
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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5 star
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Putnam Ridge feels like a second home. The environment is peaceful, the rooms are cozy, and the staff genuinely care. I am so grateful we found this facility for my aunt. And now we are all satisfied.
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 Western Rehabilitation Care Center
5 star
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4 star
33%
3 star
17%
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I'm getting my meds when I'm supposed to. Everything is going well. The food is terrible. The bed is made every day, the floor is mopped.
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.
Western Rehabilitation Care Center has a long- standing commitment to quality healthcare in our community. We offer skilled nursing and a comprehensive rehabilitation program in our 180-bed facility. Our post-acute care unit is designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ridgefield, CT

The average cost of senior living in Ridgefield is $7,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwalk, CT with an average of $7,019 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ridgefield, CT vs. nearby cities

Ridgefield, CT
$7,601/mo
$7,402/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ridgefield, CT vs. the state and national average

Ridgefield, CT
$7,601/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ridgefield vs. other types of senior living

$7,588/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,601/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ridgefield, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,323/mo
Studio
$7,353/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,670/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ridgefield over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ridgefield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ridgefield

Waterview Hills Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in North Salem, NY

4.3
I have read some reviews and had to add mine. I found the staff caring and compassionate. The unit was clean and tidy. The food was typical institutional fare. I have been in other rehab facilities and this one was as good as any I had been in and better than some. When I had a problem, they ...
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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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The Greens at Greenwich

4.5
Overall our experience with The Greens at Greenwich has been a positive one! It's a nice looking place, and the people have all been very friendly. I like that it is a smaller community, because the residents get a lot more individual attention. Really the only downside has been that the dining ...
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Ridgefield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgefield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ridgefield, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
10.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ridgefield, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
84.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
46.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgefield, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
3.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgefield, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgefield, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Stratford, Putnam Ridge and Yorktown Assisted Living Residence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ridgefield, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 20 nursing homes facilities near Ridgefield, Connecticut. See the full list.

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