Stamford Retirement Communities

Before searching for a Stamford assisted living facility (ALF), see what we’ve uncovered on this coastal Connecticut city.

Stamford sits just 40 miles northeast of New York City giving you unlimited opportunities for fun trips. It’s location along Long Island Sound provides plenty of outdoor adventures such as Cove Island Park. Here you’ll find several beaches, a walking trail, birding, and the Sound Waters Coastal Education Center. Cummings Park is another popular public beach.

You don’t need to go to NYC for culture. In Stamford, you’ll find the Stamford Center for the Arts, Connecticut Grand Opera, the Stamford Symphony Orchestra, and the Connecticut Ballet.

Stamford Museum and Nature Center has a little bit of everything from history, to art to nature. Explore a hardwood forest, watch birds, and stroll along Poorhouse Brook on the universally accessible nature trail, Wheels in the Woods. The Center includes an otter pond, planetarium and museum that traces New England history. The 91-acre Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens includes walking paths, gardens, wetlands, woodlands and wildlife viewing.

Stamford assisted living facility (and other care options) costs will vary depending on many factors. We’ve included average costs to give you a starting point. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Stamford assisted living facility averages $5,953 per month. Because of the level of care, nursing home costs are considerably more. A private room in a Stamford nursing home averages $13,855 month, while a semi-private averages $12,973. Home health aide services average $4,481 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,766. Stamford’s overall cost of living is 71% higher than the U.S. average.

To find out what questions to ask when searching for a Stamford assisted living facility? Read, “How to Select a Facility.”