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If you’re looking for assisted living in Essex, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Essex or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Essex.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Essex for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Essex area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Guilford, Waterford or Centerbrook.
Types of care available in Essex, CT
Assisted Living
I would recommend The Village at South Farms to others looking.
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 expensive. It has been the perfect fit and I would highly recommend Ocean Meadow to other families looking.
This facility is very good. Mom is ecstatic to be here and she loves it. The staff is super nice all the time. I love going to visit mom and eating with her. It's a beautiful setting. It's pricey, but you get what you pay for. Communication with the family is pretty good. They're busy, but do always get back to you. They offer transportation, which mom recently used and was happy with. Housekeeping is weekly and they do a great job. I would recommend them to friends and family.
100 Bradley Road, Madison, CT 06443
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.
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...
91 E Main St, Clinton, CT 06413
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....
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...
One Beechwood Drive, Waterford, CT 06385
Tuesday my friend and I went to visit my mother in law at Atria. When we arrived my mother in law was not there. Atria had taken everyone from Memory Care out on a bus ride! How wonderful! They were so...
Exciting NEW enhancements are now complete at Atria Crossroads Place! Extensive renovations include refurbished common spaces, an upgraded salon, a modern bistro, redesigned restaurant and private dining room with outdoor canopy, library, custom fitness center, additional outdoor green space and...
1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam, CT 06438
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...
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...
417 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357
Crescent point is awesome. My mother who is beyond picky, really loves the staff and the place. I cant say how much this place is wonderful! They even allow her old cat which has made a huge difference.
Exceptional assisted living services in a residential living environment is the cornerstone of Crescent Point at Niantic. Crescent Point captures the spirit of village convenience and accessibility while embracing the neighborhood feel of a front porch and good friends. While the environment is...
1251 S Main St, Middleton, CT 06457
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...
30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426
10 Prospect St, Deep River, CT 06417
148 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437
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...
The average cost of senior living in Essex is 6,877 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of 5,380 per month.
Paying for may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for in Essex.
Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:
Assisted living communities offer organized social events and apartment style housing as well as personalized assistance. Assisted living communities usually offer help with appointments and transportation, support with the activities of daily life, and supervision of care. In certain situations, communities may provide continuing care, dementia care, or respite. The annual median cost for a private room is around $166,988 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $152,388 . The state of Connecticut has a number of stipulations associated with this type of community. The Department of Public Health, community Licensing licenses this type of community. Staff members obtain education in a variety of subjects. These include: 6 hours of annual in-service continuing education on topics, 10-hour orientation, aides must pass a competency exam, and assisted living philosophy. This type of community is required to offer a number of services. These include resident teaching, health promotion, provision of care and services to residents whose conditions are chronic and stable, and assistance with self-administered medications. Before a resident is accepted, they must go through a service plan screening to assure their needs are going to be met. This screening includes a number of areas of interest such as medications, treatments, and other required nursing services, plan must include types and frequency of services needed, RN conducts consultation with the resident, and plan must include information about the resident’s problems and needs. Public assistance is available through Medicaid 1915(c) waiver programs and through the non-Medicaid state-funded Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders. This community type has a number of provisions pertaining to medication assistance. These provisions include opening medication packages, medication administration , and verifying. This community has a number of provisions concerning food and diet which include communities must provide residents with three meals per day. There must be one bath or shower for every 1 residents and one toilet for every 1 residents. This type of community is required to have a staff member on duty 24 hours a day.
The overall cost of living can be a motivating factor when deciding what care option is best for you or your loved one. Monthly, the median cost of rent in Essex is about $1,624 per month and the median price of a home in Essex is $358,784. The rent burden for Essex is about 19.3% of the average monthly income.
Out of the total population of Essex, 5.0% live in poverty, 2.5% do not have health insurance, 62.1% participate in the labor force, and 5.8% consider themselves widows. Of the population of Essex 21.3% have a graduate degree, 55.5% have a college degree, and 15.9% have a high-school diploma. In Essex, 12.9% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces. Out of the total city population, 48.1% are female and 51.9% are male. The median age of Essex is 54 years old. Demographically, Essex is 2.6% mixed race, 0.0% other or not specified, 1.4% Asian, 92.6% white, 3.3% black, 0.0% Native American, 3.6% Hispanic, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. Essex has a population density of 244 people per square mile. The total population of Essex consists of 6,588 people.
There are 38 general hospitals and 121 health centers that provide care for 3,571,450 Connecticut residents. St Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Sharon Hospital, and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The natural beauty of Connecticut is ranked 6th in the nation. In terms of resources, Connecticut has a cost of living index of 128.8, a grocery index rating of 114.2, and a housing index rating of 144.7. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than said average. Overall, Connecticut ranks 21st out of all states in quality of life and 3rd in healthcare.
In terms of religious values, 28% of Connecticut’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 2,597 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-13%, Mainline Protestant-17%, and Historically Black Protestant-5%. In Connecticut there are 109 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Connecticut ranks 14th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. The state has a median age of 41 and 32% of its population being over the age of 55. In the last presidential election 55% of Connecticut residents voted Democrat and 41% voted Republican.
The average air quality index rating in Connecticut is 41.2 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of July with a rating of 53.7 AQI. On average, the state receives 4.15 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in March with an average of 5.47 inches of precipitation a month. During the summer, the average temperature in Connecticut is around 70F. The average high summer temperature is around 86F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 52F during the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Connecticut drops to around 29F. The average high winter temperature is around 44F in the month of December. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 12F during the month of January. On average, the humidity rating for Connecticut is around 69%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 70% in the month of September. While residents of Connecticut mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Connecticut can include hurricanes and tornadoes.
The state of Connecticut has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Summersweet, White Oak, White-tailed Deer, and Blue Flag Iris. The state animal of Connecticut is the The Sperm Whale.
Spring Village at Stratford, Colebrook Village at Hebron and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essex, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Essex, Connecticut. See the full list.
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