Best Senior Living in New Haven, Connecticut
15 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 23 senior care options in New Haven: 15 communities and 8 home care agencies. Families rate them 4 out of 5 on average, across 1,011 public reviews.
- 23options listed
- 4average rating, 19 rated
- 1,011family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Chatham Place at Mary Wade
New Haven, Connecticut
4.9(42)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Emerest Home Care of Connecticut - Adult Family Living (AFL)
New Haven, Connecticut
5(9)
Home care · no referral needed
Mary Wade Residential Care Home
New Haven, Connecticut
4.8(5)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
St Lukes Senior Housing
New Haven, Connecticut
5(3)
Independent Living
Leeway
New Haven, Connecticut
5(2)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
University Place Residential Care,LLC
New Haven, Connecticut
5(1)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Towers at Tower Lane
New Haven, Connecticut
4.3(26)
Independent Living
Advanced Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
New Haven, Connecticut
4.1(166)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Newhall Gardens
New Haven, Connecticut
3.8(4)
Independent Living
Grimes Center
New Haven, Connecticut
4(30)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mary Wade
New Haven, Connecticut
3.9(29)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Bella Vista I & II
New Haven, Connecticut
3.6(525)
Independent Living
Best-rated senior living in New Haven
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (42 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Chatham Place at Mary Wade in New Haven, CT is a newer assisted living and independent living community that also includes a memory care area, according to reviewer accounts. Families consistently describe the building…
- 2
Emerest Home Care of Connecticut - Adult Family Living (AFL)
5 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers describe Emerest as an in-home care and family caregiving support agency in New Haven, praising the caregiver matching process and the guidance offered to family caregivers. Multiple reviews highlight staff…
- 3
Mary Wade Residential Care Home
4.8 (5 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 94 units
Families describe long-term residents at Mary Wade's Boardman Wing receiving compassionate, consistent care over many years, with staff praised for helping residents maintain independence and dignity. Multiple reviewers…
- 4
4.3 (26 reviews)· Independent Living
The Towers at Tower Lane is an independent living community in New Haven, CT, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 26 Google reviews. Most reviewers describe a warm, welcoming atmosphere and caring front-desk and support staff,…
- 5
Advanced Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
4.1 (166 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 226 units
Families generally praise the staff at Advanced Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation, especially the social worker Stephanie and the physical therapy team, describing compassionate, above-and-beyond support during…
- 6
4 (30 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 114 units
Grimes Center is a short-term rehabilitation facility in New Haven, Connecticut, where several reviewers praise the physical therapy staff, cleanliness, and food, while others report inconsistent nursing care and a…
- 7
3.9 (29 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Google reviewers give Mary Wade a 4 out of 5 average, with many families praising the warmth and dedication of the nursing and memory-care staff, especially during hospice and end-of-life care. At the same time, several…
- 8
3.6 (525 reviews)· Independent Living
Bella Vista I & II is a large, government-subsidized independent living complex in New Haven with a 3.6-star average across 525 Google reviews. Long-term residents and family members describe a split experience: some…
- 9
2.2 (5 reviews)· At-Home Care, Independent Living
Google reviewers describe TotalCare Home Care as understaffed, with recurring problems getting nurses to show up on time, communicate about medication schedules, or maintain consistent care staff. Across the five reviews…
- 10
Riverview Residential Care Home
1.7 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living
Reviews for Riverview Residential Care Home are overwhelmingly negative, with reviewers describing safety risks, poor staff attitude, and conditions they compare to a halfway house rather than a care facility. One…
What families say about senior living in New Haven
Counted across the review summaries of 23 New Haven communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 74%
- Communication with families 26%
- Management 22%
- Medical and nursing care 22%
- Building and grounds 22%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 48%
- Staff attitude 39%
- Building and upkeep 30%
- Cost and billing 26%
“Entry way welcomes you with calm colors and sparkling lighting. A lovely person is at the desk to answer questions. The fireplace invites a warm conversation in their comfortable seating area.”
“I attended a very informative seminar and was also able to tour the amazing facility. I would highly recommend it for those looking for an assistant living and or memory care facility.”
Senior Living in New Haven: the figures
- •Of the 5 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.4 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 3 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (18), medication management (16), emergency call system (15), wheelchair accessible (14), housekeeping (10), on-site nurse (rn) (9).
Senior Living near New Haven
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven3.5 mi | 13 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.5 mi |
| Woodbridge3.7 mi | 13 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.7 mi |
| Hamden4.4 mi | 31 | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 mi |
| Orange6 mi | 6 | 4.6 / 5 | 6 mi |
| Branford6.1 mi | 6 | 4.1 / 5 | 6.1 mi |
| Milford9.7 mi | 17 | 4.6 / 5 | 9.7 mi |
| Shelton11 mi | 28 | 4.4 / 5 | 11 mi |
| Wallingford11.6 mi | 8 | 4 / 5 | 11.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 23 communities listed in New Haven, 1,011 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in New Haven ask about.
- Home Care in Connecticut: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in New Haven: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in New Haven, Connecticut?
MyLivingChoice lists 23 senior living communities in New Haven, Connecticut, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in New Haven are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Senescence Homecare (5★, 15 ratings), Emerest Home Care of Connecticut - Adult Family Living (AFL) (5★, 9 ratings), CH Home care Services (5★, 5 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in New Haven?
Beyond senior living, New Haven has at-home care (9 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (8 communities), independent living (6 communities), assisted living (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in New Haven?
Families rate New Haven senior living communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 1,011 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in New Haven senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 23 New Haven communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 74%), communication with families (mentioned for 26%), management (mentioned for 22%). The most common concerns are communication with families (48%), staff attitude (39%), building and upkeep (30%).
Are there small senior living homes in New Haven?
Of the 5 New Haven communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do New Haven nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in New Haven carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.4 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 3 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving New Haven bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
