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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Essex, CT

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If your loved one needs memory care in Essex, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Essex, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Essex incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Essex memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Essex, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Westfield, Quinnipiac and Newfield Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Guilford, Groton and East Lyme.

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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Essex, CT
4.5 / 5.0

As a resident of the Hearth Tuxis Pond, I would like to focus on the what is critical for me. Most important is their respect for me as an individual. The staff are supportive, and caring and willing to assist in any way.

3.1 / 5.0

The care services have been very good from what we can see, but we are a little concerned with the lack of physical activity on the memory care side. We wish they would have more of a stimulating environment. Non skilled nursing community and is expensive.

4 / 5.0

It is a brand new facility and is very nice and clean. There does seem to be a communication problem between the staff here - I think there are some bugs that needs to be worked out. I think they need to be more in touch with each other -that is one helpful improvement that could be made. I would an...

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They have been great. It is a smaller facility so it feels much homier. The staff seems to be very in tune with all of the residents there. They get really personalized care, we really could not be happier....
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Unique, boutique-style senior living…You’ve just discovered the shoreline’s best kept secret! Ocean Meadow is a specialized memory care community located in the heart of downtown Clinton, just moments from Clinton Harbor. Our community is privately owned, which fosters a unique, homelike...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Just above the Connecticut River, Essex Village Manor offers the same caring staff and wonderful amenities as its sister facility, Meadowbrook Manor. Centrally located, it is in walking distance to Essex center, the river and the town park. Once a sea captain's house, the home features bright...
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It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is a warm and gracious assisted living and retirement community with 72 bright and spacious one- and two- bedroom apartments, located in the Connecticut River Valley.A terrific value for independent seniors, we offer chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Essex, CT

The average cost of senior living in Essex is 6783.51 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of 5671.82 per month.

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Essex, CT

$6,784

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
Complete guide to memory care
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Memory Care Activities That Keep Seniors Active and Engaged
How to Find a Memory Care Facility: 10 Helpful Tips and a Memory Care Checklist for Touring

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 memory care facilities near Essex, Connecticut. See the full list.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in Essex, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Essex, Connecticut, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Essex, Connecticut, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Essex, Connecticut ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Essex, Connecticut is $6783.51. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Essex, Connecticut typically starts at $7. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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