Nursing home and long-term care costs in Connecticut
CareScout's 2025 survey median for a semi-private nursing home room in Connecticut is $182,500 a year ($15,208 a month) — 59% above the national median of $114,975.
Median costs in Connecticut (2025)
| Setting | Annual median | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing home — semi-private room | $182,500 | $15,208 |
| Nursing home — private room | $200,750 | $16,729 |
| Assisted living community | $109,410 | $9,118 |
| Adult day health care | $28,340 | $2,362 |
| Homemaker services (44 h/week) | $82,368 | $6,864 |
| In-home caregiver (hourly median) | $36/hour | — |
What drives cost in Connecticut
State medians reflect local wages, staffing requirements and demand. Within Connecticut, urban facilities usually cost more than rural ones, private rooms cost more than semi-private, and memory care or skilled nursing costs more than basic assisted living. The median is a starting point: ask each facility for its complete fee schedule, including medication management, therapy, laundry, transport and any entrance or community fee.
What the survey does not include
The figures are private-pay medians for the base service. Nursing home rates generally exclude medications, specialised therapies and transport; assisted living rates often exclude a la carte care charges. Long-term insurance, Medicaid and VA benefits can change what a family actually pays — see the payment guides below.
Nursing homes in Connecticut
Compare the local facilities and their CMS ratings: all certified nursing homes in Connecticut.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing home cost in Connecticut?
The 2025 CareScout survey median for a semi-private room in Connecticut is $182,500 a year ($15,208 a month); a private room is $200,750. Actual prices vary by facility and contract.
How much is assisted living in Connecticut?
The median assisted living rate in Connecticut is $109,410 a year ($9,118 a month), excluding a la carte care charges.
How much does in-home care cost in Connecticut?
The median non-medical caregiver rate in Connecticut is $36 per hour; homemaker services at 44 hours a week cost $82,368 a year.
Written and maintained by the US Nursing Homes data team · last reviewed 2026-10-24 · sources and methodology.