Senior Living

For more active seniors, there are also plenty of activities located in or around Stratford such as Boothe Memorial which is a 30 acre park containing the orginal Booth homestead (said to be the oldest homestead in America) along with a unique group of buidings collected by the Boothe Family. Additionally, Stratford is home to the National Helicopter Museum and the Shakespeare Festival Theatre. Independent living has never been so much

The beautiful scenic countryside is second to none in Stratford. With 5 islands (all located in the Housatonic River), 3 beaches and a nature preserve, the beautiful landscape and wildlife viewing options are endless.

Transportation options in Stratford include the the Sikorsky Memorial Airport, The Stratford Metro-North train station as well as bus connections and several higways. Considering that Stratford is located roughly 90 minutes by train from Manhattan, visits from family and friends is always an easy option.

Stratford is on par with the rest of Connecticut as far as cost of living expenses. The average cost for a private 1 bedroom rental in a Stratford assisted living facility is $4400 per month. For a private room in a nursing home the average rate is $12,000 per month. When choosing an assisted living facility keep in mind that you have options available and make sure to do your research. Many of these assisted living facilities offer specialized services and care such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care, respite services and many other elderly and senior care options.

Additionally, for those concerned about the financial impact of such a move, in Connecticut there is no inheritance or estate tax for estates valued at less than $5,000,000.

So what are you waiting for? Stratford assisted living might just be the ideal place to spend your golden years. Start your search for assisted living facilities here with us with our helpful search options.