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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ridgewood, CT

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood or another care type is right for you. Browse 21 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ridgewood.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Rock, Prospect Hill and Newhallville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Moodus, Shore Acres and Mattituck.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ridgewood, CT

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Photo of Ocean Meadow Memory Care
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9.4
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14 reviews
9.4
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14 reviews
5 star
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The staff at ocean Meadow is amazing. They make sure your loved one feels at home. Our father before he passed away [date removed] loved everything about the facility. The staff were so sad when he passed....
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.
Unique, boutique-style senior living…You’ve just discovered the shoreline’s best kept secret! Ocean Meadow is a specialized memory care community located in the heart of downtown Clinton, just moments from Clinton Harbor. Our community is privately owned, which fosters a unique, homelike...
Photo of HarborChase of Madison
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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27 reviews
9.6
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27 reviews
5 star
44%
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HCM provided my 93 year old mother with a wonderful welcome. Staff and residents have been friendly and warm. Everyone has gone out of their way to love her needs. Thank you.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Photo of Artis Senior Living of Branford
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66 Floor plans available
8.5
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10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
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During my first tour I was so amazed at how friendly all the employees were, I actually suspected they had been coached to act friendly when they saw someone on tour. My suspicion was totally unfounded! ...
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.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis Senior Living of Branford. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our purpose-built...
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I was a daily visitor in the Health Center for over 2 years. Without question, the staff at the health center are caring professionals who embraced my husband as if he was truly a part of their family....
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam
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2.0
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18 reviews
2.0
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It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is a warm and gracious assisted living and retirement community with 72 bright and spacious one- and two- bedroom apartments, located in the Connecticut River Valley.A terrific value for independent seniors, we offer chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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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.
Photo of Riverview Lodge
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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 Haddam Manor
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 Ridgewood, CT

The average cost of senior living in Ridgewood is $9,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groton Long Point, CT with an average of $5,735 per month.

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

Ridgewood, CT
$9,740/mo

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

Ridgewood, CT
$9,740/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$10,612/mo
$10,612/mo
Nursing Homes
$9,740/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,877/mo
Studio
$7,269/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,449/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ridgewood over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ridgewood

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ridgewood

Ocean Meadow Memory Care in Clinton, CT

5.0
They have been great. It is a smaller facility so it feels much homier. The staff seems to be very in tune with all of the residents there. They get really personalized care, we really could not be happier. I looked at 4 different places and this one was by far the best and the least the ...
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The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT

3.6
I'm mostly happy with the facility. My mom enjoys the activities, & the staff are all very nice & friendly. The 2 negatives are the food has to be purchased from 1 supplier & the food is very bland & tasteless. The soups have little in them & my mom is used to the very chunky loaded with ...
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Crescent Point At Niantic

4.3
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.

Ridgewood nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgewood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ridgewood, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ridgewood, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgewood, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgewood, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgewood, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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HarborChase of Madison, Ocean Meadow Memory Care and Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ridgewood, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Ridgewood, Connecticut. See the full list.

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