The Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shelton, CT

Visiting family members appreciate the compassionate team. "Benchmark in Hamden is providing my parents a caring and comfortable home in their later years of life," says one relative. "My father can be a handful of times, and the aides do a good job with him so my mother doesn't need to worry all the time. The staff is very polite."

Loved ones like the vibrant lifestyle and kind staff. "They have activities all day long," says one reviewer. "They have exercise every day. They have movies at night. ... They have classes, and they have games. There is a lot to do. The staff is very friendly, and they take care of my dad as if he is family."

Residents praise the social environment and abundance of available activities at Carriage Green at Milford. One says, "Carriage Green at Milford is excellent and very clean, and the people are very nice and caring. My dad has already gotten his way around after just moving in, and he's enjoying a lot of their activities."

Visitors admire the community's lively lifestyle. "While visiting here I found it amazing as to how many activities they had to keep the tenants busy," says one reviewer. "While I was there, there was a barbershop quartet like group singing. To see the smiles on all the clients faces was priceless! ... The decor ... has such a warm homey feeling."

Family members are impressed with the quality of care at Maplewood at Orange. One writes, "I have observed all the staff's interactions with residents as warm, caring and compassionate. The entire Maplewood building is spotless. The dining room is like a 4 star restaurant. Daily activities and games are structured and the staff are outstanding with the residents."

Family members repeatedly praise the way Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull treats residents. One says, "From the first days of introduction and planning, through move-in and ongoing transition period in Harbor Memory Unit, my family member has been showered with care, understanding and warm welcome. The staff has experience and expertise, grace, grit and humor."

The community has a pleasant atmosphere and kind staff. "Spring Village at Stratford was my sister's choice because she wanted to live in the area. … The staff is very attentive and polite. My sister's place is very clean and she said she's being spoiled, so I know she's being taken good care of, " wrote a relative of a resident.

Family members describe the excellent level of care and service provided by the friendly staff. As one states, "I chose Sturges Ridge for my mom, and I can honestly say, I could not have made a better decision! ... It's "comfortably home like". The staff, from senior management to the aid[e]s are exceptional, offering warm personalized attention."

Residents appreciate the robust medical services and resident-centered celebrations. One writes, "Sunrise has doctors and dentists and other services come in so there is no need to travel for doctor's visits. [My father] just turned 100 years old and Sunrise took the occasion to put on quite a celebration for all the residents to enjoy!"

Relatives note how staff members go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure loved ones are fully supported and made to feel safe. One delighted family member said, "Everyone at the facility has been welcoming and very helpful. Staff goes out of their way to make the residents comfortable. Very supportive environment."