Nursing homes and assisted living in Connecticut

Connecticut has a wide network of residences and services for older adults. This hogaresparamayores.com guide helps you understand the official names, how Medicaid works and who to call.

What care settings are called here

Most of these places are licensed by the Department of Public Health (DPH) through its Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (FLIS). These are the names you'll hear:

• Chronic and Convalescent Nursing Home (CCNH): a nursing home with nursing care 24 hours a day.
• Rest Home with Nursing Supervision (RHNS): a residence with nursing supervision, for a somewhat lower level of care.
• Residential Care Home (RCH): a care home that provides a room, meals and help with daily living.
• Managed Residential Community (MRC): what is known as assisted living. It's an apartment building with meals, housekeeping and security 24 hours a day.
• Assisted Living Services Agency (ALSA): the DPH-licensed agency that provides personal care and nursing care to people who live in an MRC. In Connecticut, assisted living care is provided by the ALSA, not by the building.

How Medicaid helps in Connecticut

In Connecticut, Medicaid is called HUSKY Health, and it's run by the Department of Social Services (DSS). For people 65 and older, the program is HUSKY C, which includes long-term services and supports, such as care in a nursing home. For this type of coverage, the DSS reviews income and assets from the last five years.

For people who want to stay at home, there is the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), for people 65 and older who are at risk of needing a nursing home. It can include adult day care, help at home, home-delivered meals and care management. The application form is available in Spanish.

The CHCPE also offers assisted living services in some places: state and federal housing, affordable assisted living demonstration sites and a pilot program in private residences with limited spots. Keep in mind: the program does not pay for rent or meals. It covers personal care.

• CHCPE: 1-800-445-5394 (in Hartford, 860-424-4904).
• DSS Benefits Center (applications and questions about HUSKY): 1-855-626-6632 (1-855-6-CONNECT).

How much care costs in Connecticut

According to the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 (tables published March 2, 2026), Connecticut is among the most expensive states:

• Assisted living (private room, one bedroom): $9,118 a month, compared with a national median of $6,200.
• Nursing home, semi-private room: $500 a day (about $15,208 a month).
• Nursing home, private room: $550 a day (about $16,729 a month).
• Non-medical in-home caregiver: $36 an hour.
• Adult day center: $109 a day.

These are medians, and each place has its own rates. Ask for them in writing.

Who to call

• Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: 1-866-388-1888 (main office 860-424-5200). It offers free, confidential help to residents of nursing homes, residential care homes and assisted living.
• CHOICES: 1-800-994-9422. It connects you with the Area Agency on Aging in your region for guidance on Medicare, Medicaid and services.
• Eldercare Locator (national line): 1-800-677-1116.

Tips for your family

• Check the license with the state's official eLicense lookup tool. You can search for nursing homes, residential care homes and ALSA agencies.
• In assisted living, ask which ALSA provides the care and how many hours of help are included in the price.
• Compare nursing home star ratings on Medicare Care Compare. It's a standard tool that helps you choose with peace of mind.
• Ask about staff who speak Spanish and about activities in Spanish. For your loved one, being able to explain things in Spanish to the people who care for them makes a big difference.
• Plan ahead: because costs are high, it's a good idea to talk soon with DSS or a CHOICES counselor.

This is general information, not medical or legal advice. Confirm the details with the agency in charge.