Finding the right Bridgeport assisted living facility (ALF) is important so we’ve gathered information and tips to get you started.
The overall cost of living in Syracuse is 15% higher than the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Bridgeport assisted living facility averages $5,953 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $13,855 month, while a semi-private averages $12,973. A home health aide averages $4,481 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,766.
Finding places to relax and enjoy nature won’t be a problem in the “Park City” with its 1,300 acres of public space. Two of its parks—Seaside and Beardsley—were designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olsmsted, the designer of NYC’s Central Park. The 325-acre Seaside Park, designed just after the Civil War, features 3 miles of coastline, shaded glades, and manicured lawns. In addition, the Department of Parks and Recreation sponsors senior activities such as casino trips, field trips to NYC, picnics and more.
Bridgeport’s cultural scene will not disappoint especially when you have the likes of PT Barnum as a native son. Visit the Barnum Museum to see not only the impresario’s personality come to life but also Bridgeport’s industrial and social past. Included in the permanent collection is a 4,000-year-old Egyptian mummy named Pa-Ib. The impressive Discovery Museum and Planetarium with its Challenger Center contains over 100 hands-on exhibits as well as art exhibits featuring local, regional and national artists.
Need more help finding a Bridgeport assisted living facility? Read, “How to Select a Facility.” Also, be sure to read the resident reviews on the different facilities.
| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $53,700 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $135,050 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $145,810 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $43,470 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $48,050 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $19,500 |
No hospice communities are listed directly in Bridgeport yet. Here are options in nearby areas.
4 Hazel Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Glendale Center is located in suburban Naugatuck, CT. We specialize in both LongTerm Care and ShortStay Rehabilitation, featured in our Transitional Care Unit. We offer Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Cardiac Management…
850 Mix Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
Arden House, located approximately six miles from Yale New Haven Hospital, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with eight short-stay suites, one transition suite and a 120-bed dementia unit providing both short and…
1 Glen Hill Road
Danbury, CT 6810
Glen Hill Center provides a broad range of services including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in separate units. Prior to your surgery, consider pre-booking your rehabilitation stay in one of our private…
225 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The Willows is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility located in a quiet suburban setting in Woodbridge. We are located just minutes away from Yale New Haven Hospital and Saint Raphael Campus, and Griffin and Milford…
845 Paddock Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
Meriden Center is nestled in a rural pastoral setting in Meriden, CT. The four acre campus offers a walking path around our one level building, as well as an outdoor patio, resident gardens, and Connecticut's only…
33 Lincoln Avenue
Danbury, CT 6810
Saint John Paul II Center, a proud member of the community for nearly 30 years, is a 141-bed skilled nursing facility offering several specialized units. We offer a short-term rehabilitation unit to serve those that…
This summary also covers Ansonia, Bridgeport, Cos Cob, Derby, Easton, Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Oxford, Redding, Seymour, Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull and all surrounding areas.