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The city of Waterbury gives the elderly a variety of care options to choose from with five residential care facilities within the area. It shouldn't be very tough to move around the city with the many public transportation choices available. According to government funded surveys there are many top nursing homes, as well as hospitals in and around the city.
Senior Living Amenities in Waterbury
Some of the standard amenities in Waterbury include:
- Nursing staff 24-hours a day
- Hospice and comfort care
- Hair cutting and other beauty services
It is also possible to find senior care facilities that caters to individual needs. These amenities can be simple things like offering vegetarian meals (screened by a nutritionist), letting pet visits, as well as activities within common areas. Some arrange for devotional services. Still other senior care facilities offer transportation (free and at-cost), or even can provide more advanced care like blood glucose monitoring. Access to on-call specialists like Nutritionists and Nurses can also be arranged at many facilities.
While not necessary, when contacting the facilities in these lists it can be convenient to have the interested party's medical history including any insurance, doctor, and facility names and contacts for any questions the facility coordinator might have. This can aid in outlining any special care the individual might need.
Senior Living Costs in Waterbury
The price of residential care facilities can change based on the kind of services needed, but on average it costs residents about $5,900 every month. Nearby Plantsville averages around $6,100 for long-term care facilities, which costs less than Waterbury. For those individuals that can qualify there are usually federal and even state financial aid options to reduce costs. The list below has average costs in cities close to Waterbury:
Assisted Living Pricing for Cities Nearby
| City |
Average Cost |
| Waterbury, CT |
$5,900 |
| Cheshire, CT |
$5,000 |
| Meriden, CT |
$5,000 |
| Plantsville, CT |
$5,500 |
| Southbury, CT |
$5,100 |
| Wallingford, CT |
$5,500 |
Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.
