Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bridgeport, CT

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Bridgeport, CT area.

Whether you're seeking assisted living, independent living, or nursing home options, Bridgeport, Connecticut, offers several senior housing choices designed to meet diverse needs. With five facilities in the city, residents can explore a range of care levels, though it's important to note that costs in Bridgeport are higher than average, with assisted living priced at $11,216 per month. Seniors account for about 33.3% of the local population, making quality senior living communities a vital resource. This article will highlight some of Bridgeport's top-rated assisted living options, providing insights to help you make an informed decision on the best care for your loved ones.

28 Communities were found near Bridgeport, CT
Almost Family

Almost Family

2839 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606 (0.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Jewish Senior Services
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Jewish Senior Services

4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 (0.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Diamond Home Health
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Diamond Home Health

340 Success, Bridgeport, CT 06610 (0.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC

3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 (1.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Companion Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Companion Care

705 Central Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607 (1.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
SYNERGY HomeCare of Fairfield - Trumbull, CT
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

SYNERGY HomeCare of Fairfield - Trumbull, CT

12 Cambridge Drive FL 2, Trumbull, CT 06611 (1.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Central Health Homecare LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Central Health Homecare LLC

127 Tunxis Hill Road, Suite 2, Fairfield, CT 06825 (2.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Sunrise of Fairfield
Our Rating:
of 5
7.7

Sunrise of Fairfield

1571 Stratfield Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825 (2.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.7
United Visiting Nurse
Our Rating:
of 5
7.7

United Visiting Nurse

40 Lindeman Dr, Trumbull, CT 06611 (2.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.7
MiddleBrook Farms at Trumbull
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

MiddleBrook Farms at Trumbull

2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611 (3.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
FCP Live-In
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

FCP Live-In

2573 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615 (3.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
Partners In Care Inc
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Partners In Care Inc

2318 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615 (3.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
Executive Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Executive Home Care

3476 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614 (3.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
Love and Care LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Love and Care LLC

P.O. Box 3023, Fairfield, CT 06824 (4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
River Valley Retirement Community
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

River Valley Retirement Community

101 Oakview Dr, Trumbull, CT 06611 (4.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Home Care Assistance Fairfield County
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Home Care Assistance Fairfield County

1300 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 (4.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2

Sturges Ridge of Fairfield

448 Mill Plain Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 (4.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2
Senior Helpers - Fairfield, CT
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2

Senior Helpers - Fairfield, CT

1700 Post Road, Suite B3, Fairfield, CT 06824 (4.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2
Comforcare Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2

Comforcare Home Care

190 Sherman Street, Fairfield, CT 06824 (4.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2
Teresian Towers and Carmel Ridge
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Teresian Towers and Carmel Ridge

6454 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611 (6 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
St Joseph's Center
Our Rating:
of 5
10

St Joseph's Center

6448 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611 (6 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
Maplewood at Southport
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Maplewood at Southport

917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890 (6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Priority Care, Inc.
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Priority Care, Inc.

999 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT 06614 (6.1 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Spring Village at Stratford
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Spring Village at Stratford

6911 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614 (6.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
Spring Meadows by Monarch
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1

Spring Meadows by Monarch

6949 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611 (7.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1

Map of Assisted Living in Bridgeport

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Almost Family
  • Jewish Senior Services
  • Diamond Home Health
  • The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC
  • Companion Care
  • SYNERGY HomeCare of Fairfield - Trumbull, CT
  • Central Health Homecare LLC
  • Sunrise of Fairfield
  • United Visiting Nurse
  • MiddleBrook Farms at Trumbull
  • FCP Live-In
  • Partners In Care Inc
  • Executive Home Care
  • Love and Care LLC
  • River Valley Retirement Community
  • Home Care Assistance Fairfield County
  • Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
  • Senior Helpers - Fairfield, CT
  • Comforcare Home Care
  • Teresian Towers and Carmel Ridge
  • St Joseph's Center
  • Maplewood at Southport
  • Priority Care, Inc.
  • Spring Village at Stratford
  • Spring Meadows by Monarch

Senior Living Statistics for Bridgeport, Connecticut

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


If you're looking for the least expensive senior living option in Bridgeport, Connecticut, it's a semi-private room in a nursing home, which costs an average of $6,718 per month. Costs for care range up to $11,382 per month for memory care. Several other types of care are available, including independent living and assisted living, which cost $11,227 and $11,216 per month, respectively. In addition, there are nursing home options like a private room at $6,935, a studio at $7,720, and a one-bedroom unit at $8,926, providing a broad range of choices to suit individual needs.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $11,216
Memory Care $11,382
Independent Living $11,227
Nursing Home: Private Room $6,935
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,718
Nursing Home: Studio $7,720
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $8,926

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Bridgeport


The average cost of assisted living communities in Bridgeport is $11,216 per month. For comparison, nearby cities Stamford and Norwalk cost $7,131 per month and $7,103 per month, respectively. Bridgeport is significantly above both the state average of $9,364 and the nationwide average of $4,546 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
Bridgeport $11,216

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Bridgeport compares to Connecticut and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Bridgeport $11,216
Connecticut $9,364
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Bridgeport


In Bridgeport, there are 5 senior living communities. For those who aren't set on Bridgeport, there are 78 facilities in the surrounding area and 251 in the state of Connecticut.
5

Bridgeport

78

Surrounding Area

251

Connecticut

Bridgeport Senior Demographics


Bridgeport, Connecticut is home to a diverse senior population, making up 33.3% of the total 148,470 residents. This group includes 13.3% in their 50s, 11.1% in their 60s, 5.6% in their 70s, and 3.3% aged 80 and over. The city's senior demographic has a slight female majority, with 51.3% women and 48.7% men. Regarding marital status, 35% of seniors are married, 14.1% are divorced, 45% have never married, and 5.9% are widowed. Bridgeport is wonderfully diverse, with 43.2% of the population identifying as White, 21.7% as Black, 6.8% as Asian, with a significant 18.3% identifying as other, while 9.4% are mixed race and 36.2% Hispanic, weaving a colorful and rich community fabric.

Population

Bridgeport has a population of 148,470.
  • 48.7% Male
  • 51.3% Female

Marital Status

  • 35% Married
  • 14.1% Divorced
  • 45% Never Married
  • 5.9% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 33.3% of the population.
  • 13.3% in their 50s
  • 11.1% in their 60s
  • 5.6% in their 70s
  • 3.3% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 43.2% White
  • 21.7% Black
  • 6.8% Asian
  • 0.5% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 18.3% Identifying as Other
  • 9.4% Mixed Race
  • 36.2% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Bridgeport

If you are considering senior living options outside of Bridgeport, Connecticut, there are many options in nearby cities. Average costs differ greatly depending on your chosen city, starting at $7,040 per month in Darien and going up to $12,445 per month in Newtown.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Stamford $7,131
Danbury $7,350
Trumbull $12,372
Fairfield $8,271
Stratford $11,460
City Average Monthly Cost
Newtown $12,445
Darien $7,040
Wilton $7,243
Brookfield $7,104
Bethel $9,263

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.