10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Meriden, CT

The Village at Kensington Place is an award-winning assisted living community in the heart of the Hanging Hills. It offers an elegant, country estate setting with manicured grounds and inviting outdoor spaces along with an extensive array of amenities. Residents have access to an on-site library, beauty salon and barbershop, country store and an authentic English pub with billiards and games tables. Chef-prepared meals made with fresh, seasonal ingredients are served daily. The community offers plenty of opportunities for enrichment and recreation, with daily activities and programming for both groups and individuals. Offerings include tai chi, lifelong learning classes, intergenerational activities and live music concerts.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit assisted living community designed to meet seniors' individual needs. It offers a safe, homelike environment with spacious private suites available in studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Residents receive personalized assistance with daily activities along with three daily meals, housekeeping and linen services. To promote engaged living, a full social calendar is filled with an array of daily activities and events such as games, arts and crafts, music therapy and day trips. The community also operates its signature GoodLife fitness program, which offers highly individualized fitness and wellness activities supervised and instructed by nationally certified exercise physiologists.

A nationally accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community, Masonicare at Ashlar Village earns a spot on this list for its personalized assistance, extensive amenities and unique environment. Set on 168 acres of natural land, the community offers plenty of outdoor spaces for socializing and recreation, including a nine-acre fishing pond, community gardens and walking trails. The grounds also feature a putting green, picnic pavilion and courts for horseshoes and bocce. Skilled caregivers are on-site around the clock to offer individualized daily support, including medication management, assistance with bathing and personal laundry. Care plans can be adjusted to accommodate seniors' needs should they change over time.

Known for its award-winning health care services, Elim Park offers a vibrant environment where seniors' needs and wants are served. Customized care plans are developed for each resident under the supervision of a qualified nurse. There are plenty of opportunities for residents to stay healthy and active, including aquatic classes in the heated pool to Zumba, mind-body stretches and group exercises. The campus is also home to the Nelson Hall Theatre — a 300-seat performance venue that hosts live entertainment and music concerts. Other standout features include its Elim Park University lifelong learning program and in-house TV channel that broadcasts virtual activities, shows, demos and entertainment for the mind, body and spirit.

The Village at East Farms offers a welcoming, homelike setting convenient to restaurants, shops and top medical facilities. The campus stretches across 34 acres of lush grounds, which feature walking paths, gazebos and gardens. The building itself is outfitted with upscale amenities to enhance residents' daily lives, including a library, hair salon, country store and full-service pub. There are also numerous common spaces for activities, such as cooking, choir, bingo and arts and crafts. Seniors can live free of the stresses of home ownership, with housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services all provided and daily chef-prepared meals and complimentary local transportation.

We've included The Village at South Farms on this list for its efforts to provide seniors with a high level of personalized care, accented by a host of amenities and rich social calendar. Residents have opportunities to attend movie nights in the entertainment room, participate in games in the recreation room, socialize during happy hours at the pub or enjoy pampering at the on-site salon. They can also relax and enjoy panoramic views of the Connecticut River from the community's elegant veranda or the privacy of their own patios. Nutritious chef-prepared meals are made daily using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Atria Larson Place offers flexible living options that allow seniors to access the support they need. The community takes a whole-person approach to well-being, encouraging residents to enjoy independence and freedom in their daily schedules while ensuring that trained staff are available 24/7 to serve their physical and emotional needs. Assistance can range from assistance with tasks such as bathing and dressing to medication reminders, incontinence management and escorts to and from events. The community's lakeside setting is calm and relaxing, enhanced by walking paths and patio spaces. Through its signature Engage Life program, residents can enjoy activities such as exercises, games and social outings.

Located in a private wooded setting, Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden provides a comfortable environment with luxurious amenities, well-appointed suites and spacious common areas. Residents can enjoy access to a recreation room, library and computer center. The community's fitness center features specialized equipment to support seniors' physical health, while programs such as chair yoga, tai chi and pet therapy are available to enhance their overall well-being. Resident apartments are wheelchair-accessible and outfitted with private baths, kitchenettes, cable and plenty of closet space. In addition to restaurant-style meals, all-day dining, social hours and snacks are offered in the community's bistro and pub.

The Residence at Ferry Park seeks to provide a relaxed, worry-free lifestyle and welcoming environment for seniors of all backgrounds, ethnicities and orientations. Residents can enjoy the comfort of private apartments and supports such as housekeeping, transportation and daily chef-prepared meals. The building offers full Wi-Fi connectivity and features a full range of state-of-the-art lifestyle technologies, including digital signage, wireless headphone systems and voice-activated assistants. On-site, residents have daily opportunities for continuing education, culture, physical wellness and fun. The community is also convenient to local attractions and conveniences, such as shops, restaurants, grocery stores and medical facilities.

Coachman Square at Woodbridge earns a place on our top 10 list for its award-winning programs for cognitive and social enrichment, which include specialized fitness classes, creative arts exploration and brain fitness activities. The community offers multiple levels of care that allow seniors to enjoy the highest level of independence possible while receiving the daily support and services they need. Each resident undergoes a health assessment and has a personalized care plan developed for their unique needs. To simplify daily living, the community offers a range of assistance, including weekly housekeeping, linen and trash service and help with transportation and appointment coordination.