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10 Best Nursing Homes in Westport, CT

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Westport nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Westport, CT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Westport or another care type is right for you. Browse 31 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Westport.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Rock, Amity and Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Murdock Woods, Scarsdale and Rosedale.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Westport, CT

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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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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Westport, CT

The average cost of senior living in Westport is $7,050 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwalk, CT with an average of $7,021 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Westport, CT vs. nearby cities

Westport, CT
$7,050/mo
$7,021/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Westport, CT vs. the state and national average

Westport, CT
$7,050/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Westport vs. other types of senior living

$6,995/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,050/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Westport, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$7,137/mo
Studio
$8,058/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,156/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,165/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Westport over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Westport

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Westport

St. James Healthcare Ctr

3.7
Cleanliness was, I would say, above average. That was the thing they did the best. The only activities they had consistently were movies, bingo and once a month a one man band kind of thing. there were two people to a room, and they could bring a tv or dresser but the rest was hospital beds and ...
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The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center at Nesconset

5.0
The meals are fine, just typical hospital type food. The doctors have called as they've seen her, but nobody else has really reached out in the week she's been there.

The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Westport nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westport nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westport, 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 Westport nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Westport that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Westport, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.1%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.1%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Westport nursing homes

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 Westport Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Westport nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Westport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westport, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Westport nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Westport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westport, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Westport nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Westport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westport, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Westport, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 31 nursing homes facilities near Westport, Connecticut. See the full list.

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