Stamford Senior AdvisorDarien is a compact shoreline town between Stamford and Norwalk, with Noroton, Noroton Heights and Tokeneke along the Post Road and Interstate 95 and quieter residential streets north toward the Merritt. Stamford Hospital and Norwalk Hospital are each a few miles away.
Darien's licensed care is assisted living along the Post Road, including licenses reissued after recent operator changes. Its share of residents 65 and over is one of the lowest in the county, yet families here still need to compare options in Stamford and Norwalk, which hold the nearest nursing homes.
How many older residents and licensed care options are in Darien, CT?
Darien had about 22,583 residents on July 1, 2025 (up 1,070 since 2020) and about 3,001 residents 65 and older (13.7%), and DPH's records show 3 active assisted living agency licenses and 0 nursing homes there.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population, July 1, 2025 (Census estimate) | 22,583 |
| Population, April 2020 base | 21,513 |
| Residents 65+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 3,001 |
| Residents 85+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 537 |
| Planning region | Western Connecticut Planning Region (WestCOG) |
| Licensed in Darien | Not licensed in Darien | |
|---|---|---|
| State and CMS records | Assisted living agencies: 3 | Nursing homes, Residential care homes, Home health agencies, Hospices |
Which assisted living agencies are licensed in Darien?
Darien has 3 active assisted living services agency licenses in DPH's export; the longest-held, Atria Darien, was first issued June 22, 2011, and 2 sit at addresses with earlier licenses on record.
| Facility / agency | License # | First issued | Expires | Earlier licenses at address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atria Darien 50 Ledge Rd, 06820 | ALSA.0000158 | 06/22/2011 | 03/31/2027 | 1 |
| Maplewood at Darien 599 Boston Post Rd, 06820 | ALSA.0000267 | 12/15/2025 | 09/30/2027 | 0 |
| The Residence at Selleck's Woods 1 Parklands Dr, 06820 | ALSA.0000210 | 03/27/2019 | 12/31/2026 | 1 |
Where are the nearest nursing homes to Darien?
No licensed nursing home lists an address in Darien; the closest is Stamford Care Center in Stamford, about 2.5 miles away, rated 2 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility / agency | Miles away | CMS overall rating | Private room, per day (DPH) | Residents on Medicaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Care Center 53 Courtland Avenue, 06850 | 2.5 | 2 of 5 | $705 | 83% |
| Norwalk Care Center 23 Prospect Avenue, 06850 | 3.5 | 2 of 5 | $695 | 80% |
| Ark Healthcare Rehabilitation at St. Camillus 494 Elm Street, 06902 | 3.6 | 3 of 5 | $580 | 85% |
Which hospitals are closest to Darien?
Measured from the center of Darien, the closest acute-care hospitals in CMS's hospital data are Norwalk Hospital (about 4.1 miles) and Stamford Hospital (about 4.1 miles).
Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich is about 8.6 miles away. These are straight-line distances, useful for comparison but not drive times.
Where do Darien families get free senior help?
Darien is served by the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA) at 203-814-3698, and Connecticut's CHOICES line, 1-800-994-9422, gives free Medicare and benefits counseling; the Long-Term Care Ombudsman covers Darien through its Region 7 territory.
Start with the town senior center for transportation and meal programs; the agencies above handle benefits and long-term care screening.
