10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Hartford, CT

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Five miles away from downtown Hartford, the charming, smaller city of West Hartford offers an abundance of local boutiques, a wide array of restaurants, and a mountainous border. The city often hosts quirky events, carnivals, and festivals, which makes it a fun destination for tourists and creates a close-knit, social community.

In West Hartford, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in West Hartford, CT

The median monthly cost of assisted living in 2019 was about $4,593 in West Hartford. The median monthly cost of assisted living in 2020 in the state of Connecticut was around $5,291.

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut hovers just slightly above the national average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
105	99	108	105	109	109

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$91,590 per year	$48,691 per year	$78,313 per year	$38,081 per year	$36,319 per year	$2,398 per year	$605 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service West Hartford include:

St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: wound care, sleep studies, robotic surgery

Hartford Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: physical therapy, skilled nursing, joint replacement

John Dempsey Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 150
• Specialties: cardiac surgery, spine surgery, magnetic resonance imaging

Weather and Climate

West Hartford’s climate is classified as hot summer continental, which forecasts hot summers and cold winters. The average humidity level is about 55%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at 62%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
32°F	40°F	24°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
76°F	86°F	66°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 121

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 45.1″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
38.63	28.3%	17,282	5,833 per square mile	2.65

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	7.9%	6.0%	11.2%	<0.1%	2.8%	72.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Hartford: 28/30
• Overall inclusivity: 99/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Hartford County, Connecticut

Democratic	Republican	Other
59.1%	36.4%	4.5%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in West Hartford include:

• Noah Webster House
• University of Saint Joseph Art Gallery

Outdoor attractions in West Hartford:

• Elizabeth Park
• West Hartford Reservoir
• Westmoor Park

West Hartford’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Blue Back Square
• Westfarms Shopping Mall
• Playhouse on Park

Transportation

West Hartford’s bus system operates more than a dozen regular routes, offering convenient transport to popular locations like the Westfarms Shopping Mall and University of Connecticut Health Center. A paratransit service within the greater Hartford area serves residents with disabilities, as well as their caregivers, and offers direct, low-cost rides.