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Connecticut Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
The Connecticut partner network spans 4 cities, led by West Hartford and Wilton.
What Assisted Living Costs in Connecticut, and How Far Aid & Attendance Goes
The Connecticut median for assisted living is $9,118 a month ($109,410 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 47% above the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Connecticut family would have roughly $5,273 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Connecticut median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $9,118 | $6,200 | 42% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,864 | $6,673 | 56% |
| Adult day care | $2,362 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $15,208 | $9,581 | 25% |
| Nursing home, private room | $16,729 | $10,798 | 23% |
Statewide medians for Connecticut from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soon
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soonSee What a Connecticut Veteran Could Receive Toward Assisted Living
At the Connecticut median of $9,118 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 42% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Connecticut veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
134,265 Connecticut Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Connecticut is home to 134,265 veterans, 78,297 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Many Connecticut veterans served during Vietnam, Korea, or the Gulf War, all wartime periods for VA Pension, and their surviving spouses can qualify too.
Where Connecticut Partners Are Located
Patriot Angels works with 5 Connecticut assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| West Hartford | 2 | 1 |
| Wilton | 1 | 1 |
| South Windsor | 1 | 1 |
| Farmington | 1 | 0 |
Among Connecticut partners, the most common operators are Brookdale (3), Discovery Senior Living (1), Aviva West Harford (1).
Featured Connecticut Partners
How Connecticut Licenses Assisted Living
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (CT DPH) licenses assisted living services agencies operating in managed residential communities in Connecticut. License categories in Connecticut:
- Assisted Living Services Agency (ALSA), licensed by DPH
- Managed Residential Community (the housing setting)
- Dementia special care units
What it means for your family: Connecticut licenses the care provider (the ALSA) rather than the building; dementia special care units have added disclosure rules. 3 of our 5 Connecticut partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
You can look up inspection results for any Connecticut community through the CT DPH licensing page.
Connecticut Programs That Help Pay for Assisted Living
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), including assisted living services
CHCPE can cover assisted living services in approved settings, but not rent.
Aid & Attendance in Connecticut
The benefit is paid to the Connecticut veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Connecticut families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Connecticut. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Connecticut City
6 Connecticut cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Connecticut Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Connecticut?
The Connecticut statewide median is $9,118 a month, or $109,410 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Connecticut?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Connecticut assisted living bill, about 42% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Connecticut?
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
Does Connecticut Medicaid cover assisted living?
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), including assisted living services: CHCPE can cover assisted living services in approved settings, but not rent.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Connecticut?
5 assisted living partners in 4 cities, and 3 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Connecticut numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideDoes Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living?Read guide →
GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →
