New Haven Nursing Homes

The right New Have assisted living facility (ALF) is here. It's just a matter of doing a little research before you find it. We've provided some useful facts - including facility costs - on the "Elm City" that should help in your search.

A big consideration when searching for a New Haven assisted living facility (and other care options) will be cost. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a New Haven assisted living facility averages $4,800 a month compared with the national average of $3,300. A private room in a New Haven nursing home averages $12,661 month, while a semi-private averages $11,414. Home health aide services average $4,099 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,766. New Haven's cost of living is 17% higher than the U.S. average.

For a relatively small city, New Haven has some impressive cultural attractions thanks to the presence of Yale University. The Peabody Museum boasts over 11 million objects ranging from Egyptian mummies to Native American tools to the geological history of Connecticut. The Yale Center for British Art has the "most comprehensive collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. Yale's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library contains one of the most impressive collections of original manuscripts in the world from the original Gutenberg Bible to papers by Washington Irving, Henry Longfellow, and George Washington among many others.

Around every corner in New Haven lurks something of historical importance. The 16-acre New Haven Green park was completed in 1638 by the city's Puritans and is home to three 18^th century churches. Fort Nathan Hale was constructed in 1776 to protect the port of New Haven. Beautiful Edgerton Park was once the home of Eli Whitney.

Want tips on finding the right New Haven assisted living facility? Check out, "How to Select a Facility."

New Haven has seven skilled nursing homes, but Medicare ratings show significant variation. Five homes have published scores; the average is 2.4 stars out of five. The best-rated home here holds five stars, while two others score four stars or higher. Three homes rate two stars or lower. Most facilities average around 120 beds, with one large option at 226 beds.

Staffing levels and stability are important indicators. The average nursing care provided is 4.1 hours per resident daily, with only 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover averages 47%, meaning experienced staff often leave frequently. This turnover rate can impact consistent, stable care for residents.

Statewide, shared room nursing home costs average $135,050 yearly. New Haven has several hospitals nearby, which may be a consideration for medical needs. Given the overall low average rating here, families should also check nursing homes in adjacent towns. One home in New Haven has a five-star rating, but most facilities rate poorly.