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Assisted living costs in Kent average about $6,087 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Kent. Our detailed directory has 165 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of The Ivy at Watertown
22 Photos available
9.6
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22 reviews
9.6
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22 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
14%
3 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Brandywine Litchfield
2222 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
11%
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I have many friends that have lived in this community. The way they are treated and taken care of is out of this world. The employees show so much care and attention to detail its amazing. The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Litchfield. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.
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Photo of Keystone Place at Newbury Brook
1717 Photos available
8.5
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8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
13%
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The best. From the beginning they provide a class A experience. The staff are incredible who really care. And the facility is very, very nice. We picked this community, because, for one, they provided clear...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of The Village at Brookfield Common
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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40 reviews
8.5
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40 reviews
5 star
46%
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38%
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I chose The Village at Brookfield Common for my loved one because of recommendations from friends and clients and just word of mouth. They go out of their way to make you happy here!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Brookfield Common is a haven of tradition and elegance nestled within a community of shops, services, and amenities available to meet your every need, with exceptional convenience. The hillside setting affords a panoramic view from the cathedral-ceilinged dining room, English tea...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Brookfield
99 Photos available
8.0
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1 review
8.0
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Really love the caring nature of the staff at Charter. They are very accommodating and thorough with the residents. [name removed] at the front desk is incredible. She is focused, bright and extremely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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Photo of The Fountains at Millbrook
1111 Photos available
6.0
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33 reviews
6.0
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33 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
18%
3 star
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The Fountains at Milbrook is great! My parents are very happy there. The level of comfort with the staff is paramount. They have created such a warm and welcoming community, and they really know how to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Fountains at Millbrook, located in Millbrook, NY is set on 200 beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley.We offer Independent Living with Cottages with garages and one and two bedroom apartments in our main building that is hotel like. All apartments and cottages have full kitchens. We have 27...
Photo of The Cottage at Litchfield Hills
99 Photos available
7.0
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26 reviews
7.0
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26 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
23%
3 star
12%
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It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Cottage at Litchfield Hills, located in the heart of Litchfield County close to Routes 8 and 202, is owned by New England-based Northbridge Communities and their first property in Connecticut and 18th Senior Living Community.The Cottage offers all of the benefits of community living -...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Kent, CT

The average cost of senior living in Kent is $6,087 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,899 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kent, CT vs. nearby cities

Kent, CT
$6,087/mo
$8,610/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kent, CT vs. the state and national average

Kent, CT
$6,087/mo
U.S. national average
$4,617/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kent vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,087/mo
$6,215/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kent, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$5,947/mo
Studio
$6,209/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,004/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,111/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Kent over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kent, CT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Kent.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kent

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kent

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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Keystone Place at Newbury Brook in Torrington, CT

5.0
They are the most caring people who provide care with a smile and lots of love. I cannot say enough about Keystone at Newbury Brook! When I went for the first time, for a tour, I immediately felt the upbeat feeling that is pervasive there. Every staff member was smiling and happy in his/her job ...
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The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

4.6
The staff is really friendly and helpful. Initially they had some trouble working out her medication schedule, but after a couple of weeks it got ironed out. And now everything is running smoothly. My mother is very happy there and feels like it's home.

Kent review score based on 34 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 8 Kent assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kent review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Kent review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Kent, CT8 facilities
8.4
Bantam, CT221 facilities
8.4
Bethlehem Village, CT227 facilities

Review subcategories for Kent assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 34 reviews of 8 Kent assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kent resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Kent, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Kent assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Kent assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Kent that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kent, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kent assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Kent Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kent, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
87.5%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kent assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
39.5%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
100%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
100%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
62.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Kent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
30.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
87.5%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
33.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
75%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
87.5%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
45%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kent

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Kent protect seniors.

Learn about Connecticut Assisted Living regulations

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Maplewood at Danbury, The Ivy at Watertown and Brandywine Litchfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kent, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

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