Best Senior Living in Waterbury, Connecticut
11 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 14 senior care options in Waterbury: 11 communities and 3 home care agencies. Families rate them 4 out of 5 on average, across 876 public reviews.
- 14options listed
- 4average rating, 11 rated
- 876family reviews read
Emerest Home Care of Connecticut - Adult Family Living (AFL)
Waterbury, Connecticut
4.9(223)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill
Waterbury, Connecticut
4.5(355)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Village at East Farms
Waterbury, Connecticut
4.5(59)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Cheshire House
Waterbury, Connecticut
4.3(112)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Carriage Manor LLC
Waterbury, Connecticut
5(1)
Assisted Living
Southmayd Home
Waterbury, Connecticut
4.3(3)
Independent Living
Elton Residential Care Home
Waterbury, Connecticut
3.9(19)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Village Green of Waterbury
Waterbury, Connecticut
3.6(7)
Assisted Living
Independent Living Solutions, LLC
Waterbury, Connecticut
3.4(5)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
Waterbury, Connecticut
3.8(30)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Waterbury Gardens RCH
Waterbury, Connecticut
2.4(11)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Waterbury
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Emerest Home Care of Connecticut - Adult Family Living (AFL)
4.9 (223 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
This is a Medicaid-funded Adult Family Living program in which family members or friends are trained and compensated by Emerest to provide in-home care for a loved one in Waterbury and surrounding towns. Reviewers, who…
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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill
4.5 (355 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 90 units
Families describe Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill as a clean, welcoming skilled nursing and rehab facility where staff are attentive and compassionate toward both residents and their families. Reviewers highlight…
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4.5 (59 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise The Village at East Farms for its warm, attentive staff and for how well residents adjust and thrive, both in independent/assisted living and in the memory care unit known as The Harbor.…
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4.3 (112 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 75 units
Families describe Cheshire House as a skilled nursing and long-term care community where staff are frequently praised for warmth, patience, and support during the admissions process. However, one detailed report raised…
- 5
3.9 (19 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families generally describe Elton Residential Care Home as a warm, well-managed place where staff and administration are attentive to residents' needs, including meals, transportation to appointments, and coordination…
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3.6 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living
Village Green of Waterbury is a small assisted living community with a mixed but generally positive reputation among the few families who have reviewed it online. Reviewers highlight warm, supportive staff and good food,…
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Independent Living Solutions, LLC
3.4 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
There isn't enough review content available to describe what families specifically appreciate or dislike about Independent Living Solutions, LLC. The community shows a 3.4 out of 5 rating from a small number of Google…
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Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
3.8 (30 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Reviewers describe Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation as a place where rehab patients get personalized attention, especially through physical therapy that has helped some residents regain the ability to walk.…
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2.4 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews of Waterbury Gardens RCH are sharply divided, with a few families praising attentive care and a freshly renovated facility, while several others describe serious safety and care failures. The community has a low…
What families say about senior living in Waterbury
Counted across the review summaries of 13 Waterbury communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 77%
- Food and dining 31%
- Cleanliness 31%
- Building and grounds 31%
- Activities and social life 23%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 62%
- Cost and billing 62%
- Staff attitude 31%
- Building and upkeep 23%
“Emerest has been amazing to me and my family. When mom needed my help at home I was unable to keep a full time job, that’s when I found out that Emerest can help pay me for caring for mom. You guys are awesome!”
“My sister was admitted there today we went the Place was warm and pleasant clean, and the staff took their time to make sure that we all felt comfortable and welcomed.”
“Staff were very attentive to my Father in Law. The facility was extremely clean and the staff was amazingly caring to all including family members.”
Senior Living in Waterbury: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.7 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (11), medication management (10), emergency call system (10), housekeeping (9), wheelchair accessible (8), gathering / activity spaces (7).
Senior Living near Waterbury
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire6.7 mi | 10 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.7 mi |
| Bristol10.1 mi | 18 | 4.3 / 5 | 10.1 mi |
| Plainville11.1 mi | 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 11.1 mi |
| Meriden11.3 mi | 19 | 3.9 / 5 | 11.3 mi |
| Southbury12 mi | 13 | 4.4 / 5 | 12 mi |
| Wallingford12.3 mi | 8 | 4 / 5 | 12.3 mi |
| Hamden13.7 mi | 31 | 4.3 / 5 | 13.7 mi |
| New Britain14.3 mi | 18 | 4.1 / 5 | 14.3 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 14 communities listed in Waterbury, 876 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Waterbury, Connecticut?
MyLivingChoice lists 14 senior living communities in Waterbury, Connecticut, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Waterbury are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Emerest Home Care of Connecticut - Adult Family Living (AFL) (4.9★, 223 ratings), NCE Homecare (4.9★, 49 ratings), Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill (4.5★, 355 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Waterbury?
Beyond senior living, Waterbury has assisted living (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), at-home care (2 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Waterbury?
Families rate Waterbury senior living communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 876 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Waterbury senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 13 Waterbury communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 77%), food and dining (mentioned for 31%), cleanliness (mentioned for 31%). The most common concerns are communication with families (62%), cost and billing (62%), staff attitude (31%).
How do Waterbury nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Waterbury carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.7 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 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 Waterbury bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
