New Britain is an attractive urban-suburban community located just nine miles from Hartford. The city is home to 74,135 residents, and seniors represent about 13% of the population, which is slightly lower than the national average. The area ranks well for its diversity, outdoor activities, accessibility and commitment to health and fitness. Local seniors benefit from affordable housing and health care and a reasonable cost of living. Although the area receives an above-average amount of precipitation, the climate is more comfortable than in other parts of the state.
Local seniors have access to a strong health care system that includes nearly 300 physicians per 100,000 residents, and the community has easy access to a handful of top-rated medical centers. Additionally, New Britain is a desirable location for long-term care. There are approximately one dozen assisted living facilities in New Britain and the surrounding area. The median cost of their services is $5,753 per month. This is well above the national average yet slightly more affordable than the rest of the state.
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Assisted living facilities in New Britain charge $5,753 per month on average according to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Although local rates are about $1,450 higher than the U.S. median of $4,300, residents save about $550 compared to the state average of $6,300. Seniors in New Britain pay almost $1,000 more per month than their peers in New York ($4,800) and about $800 more than retirees in Rhode Island ($4,950). However, the area is still more affordable than Massachusetts, where assisted living averages $6,085 per month.
New Britain’s assisted living prices are typical for the region. Seniors in Norwich as well as Springfield and Pittsfield, Massachusetts, pay roughly the same amount for care. New Haven’s assisted living prices increase by $692, and prices in Bridgeport jump by $2,085.
Note: Data for New Britain was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Hartford, was used instead.
Connecticut offers several Medicaid waivers that will help with the cost of personal care provided in an assisted living facility. Seniors must be aged 65 or older and meet medical and financial criteria to qualify for the CT Home Care Program for Elders. Private pay programs are also available to individuals who have exhausted their assets and need extra help paying for long-term care.
Our page on Assisted Living in Connecticut includes additional information about these programs and application requirements.
Contact | Description | |
North Central Area Agency on Aging | (860) 724-6443 | Every year, this federally designated Area Agency on Aging serves more than 20,000 seniors in New Britain and 37 other towns across north-central Connecticut. The AAA supports programs that promote healthy aging and help seniors maintain their independence. This is the organization to call for information about Medicare, Medicaid, assisted living waivers and community-based services. |
Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman, North Central Region | (860) 424-5221 | Seniors and family members who have questions about assisted living, including ways to select a facility, can contact their regional long-term care ombudsman for assistance. These independent advocates educate residents about their personal rights and applicable health and safety regulations. They also offer confidential dispute resolution services to help residents communicate concerns to their long-term care provider. |
New Britain Senior Center | (860) 826-3553 | This local senior center offers a comprehensive lineup of recreational activities for older adults, including workouts, dance classes, games and crafts. It also works with other government agencies and local partners to provide preventive health screenings and social services, including application assistance for entitlement programs that cover transportation, personal care and related services. |
Senior Transportation Services | (860) 224-7117 | Senior Transportation Services is a volunteer-operated ride-sharing program that provides free curb-to-curb transportation to adults aged 55 and older who live in New Britain and several surrounding communities. These services can be used for personal errands, medical appointments and visiting friends or family. Annual membership allows seniors to schedule low-cost rides starting at $6. |
Hartford HealthCare Senior Services New Britain General Campus | (860) 224-5278 | Hartford HealthCare manages the Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging, which offers geriatric health assessments, social services and referrals to local seniors. Staff members can help seniors and caregivers access medical care, educational information, healthy aging programs, financial planning assistance and legal advice, which can be helpful for those who are considering assisted living. |
Human Resources Agency of New Britain | (860) 584-2725 | HRA of New Britain manages several Elderly Services programs that are funded by the North Central Area Agency on Aging and the Connecticut Department of Aging. It offers informational services to connect residents to local resources, including independent housing, assisted living and community-based care. It also offers limited transportation and in-home assistance for seniors in designated communities. |
Assisted living service agencies in New Britain are regulated by the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health. The Facility Licensure Processing Unit is responsible for handling license applications and renewals. Our guide to Assisted Living in Connecticut features more information about these regulations.