5.0-Star Rating 80+ Google Reviews
5.0-Star Rating U.S. News & World Report
“Great Place to Work” Certified ‘25-26
Bristol Press Best ’25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20
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Shady Oaks has the highest U.S. News & World Report rating in Connecticut. We thank our residents and families who gave us our 5.0-star rating. See our blog.
National, State, & Regional Awards
U.S. News & World Report Best Assisted Livings
99% Family & Resident Survey Score Nov 2025
Great Place to Work Certification Nov 2025-2026
Connecticut Assisted Living Association Awards
Best Practice for Recruiting & Retention 2025
Distinguished Service Award for our CNA 2024
Distinguished Service Award for our CNA 2023
Humanitarian Home of the Year 2021
75+ 5-Star Google Reviews Achieved in April 2025
Hartford Business Journal Family Business Awards
Awarded #3 of 13 Best Small Businesses 2025
Connecticut Small Business Administration Award
CT Family-Owned Business of the Year 2024
Bristol Press “Best of Bristol” Reader’s Poll
Best Assisted Living 2025, 2024, 2023, & 2022
Best Senior Care Facility 2025 & 2024
Best Retirement Community 2025 & 2024
Best Skilled Nursing Facility 2021 & 2020
New Britain Herald “Best of New Britain”
Best Assisted Living 2025 & 2024
CT Insider Hartford Area Best Assisted Living
Curator’s Picks 2025, 2024, & 2023
New Haven Register Best Assisted Living
Curator’s Picks 2025, 2024, 2023, & 2022
Better Business Bureau A+ Rating (10+ Years)
2nd Ever Connecticut Licensed Assisted Living
Veteran Owned Business (USMC 3 Iraq Tours)
Connecticut’s Only Family-Owned Assisted Living
Family Has Served in Senior Care Since 1964
In October 2025, our staff took the Great Place to Work national survey. 93% of our staff agreed we were a “Great Place to Work,” and we earned Certification.
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