The southernmost state in New England, Connecticut is a popular destination for residents of the New York metropolitan area looking for a scenic getaway — particularly during October, when fall colors are most vibrant. Known as the “Constitution State” for its nation-building contributions following the Revolutionary War, Connecticut is rich with historic Colonial landmarks in cities like Hartford and New London. The southern coastline along the Long Island Sound includes Hammonasset Beach State Park, as well as New Haven, the state’s second-largest city. Here you’ll find Yale University, the antique carousel at Lighthouse Point Park, and the famous New Haven-style thin crust pizza. Although Connecticut can be a bit more expensive than other states, you’ll find it to be a serene, picturesque escape from the big city and an excellent retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 120 senior living communities in Connecticut that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Connecticut is about $7,200.
My mother in law finds them all very kind and cheerful. My mother in law loves her big sunny apt. It has a large bedroom off the living area with just an opening and no doors which is easier to manage. There...
They were amazingly helpful and very fair. My Father died before we could move him in, and they couldn't have been nicer. They were all really lovely, decent humans!
They do a great job welcoming and introducing new residents into the community. They could digitize the events though, they just have a newsletter and bulletin board, a digital reminder through phone or...
The staff at Atria is wonderful. So many have been there a decade or more and that shows up in each interaction on the business and medical side. My mother has been there about 6 weeks- she's being taken...
We love living at Waterstone on High Ridge. The facility is beautiful & the people are great. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
Very professional and compassionate experience. All members of Brighton Gardens went above and beyond to provide a good experience for my father. Strongly recommend based the management, staff and care team
We are liking the Staff and the Facility for Memory care at Avery heights( Burnham home), is bright and clean. They try not to call unless absolutely necessary, but at times we have felt out of the loop on...
I find at this time which is very early on that everything meets my standards and above. Again the only complaint is no dinners on weekends but that is a minor inconvenience but can be handled very easily.
My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
The aids are very responsive and caring, which is sooo appreciated. My parents rarely complain but we keep hearing about how bad the food is. They loved the food at [community removed], and the activities...
In fairness, my father was only there a week. I can tell you what it was like for that week seven and eight are questionable as he wasn't there long enough for me to say the activities were great and the...
The building is really nice. The apartments are a good size. The staff was friendly, and the price was easily the best in the area.
We are liking the Staff and the Facility for Memory care at Avery heights( Burnham home), is bright and clean. They try not to call unless absolutely necessary, but at times we have felt out of the loop on...
My experience at the Wellington has been excellent. It is a welcoming and friendly community. All the staff make it a point to get to know each resident by name. There are activities to participate in daily...
I was at the residence and South Windsor farms for 2 or 3 months. The residence is very expensive though that is why I moved to the villages. The Residence - if I didn't have the experience with [name...
Connecticut memory care facilities are licensed as special care units (SCUs) in assisted living communities. Also known as Assisted Living Services Agencies (ALSAs), these communities are licensed by the Department of Public Health’s Facility Licensing and Investigations Section. A licensed ALSA can provide assisted living services and memory care services in a Managed Residential Community (MRC).[01]
The laws and regulations for memory care SCUs mostly overlap with assisted living communities, but reviewing the detailed requirements below may bring you peace of mind while considering memory care for your loved one.
Seniors who need memory care in Connecticut aren’t required to be screened or assessed before moving into the specialized care unit (SCU) of an assisted living community. However, all seniors must complete a service program with a registered nurse, and it should include a summary of all current needs and both the type and schedule of services needed.[02]
It may also be helpful to understand the requirements of the SCU staff who will care for and interact with your loved one:[02]
In addition, communities must have a 24-hour on-call nurse.[02] Other caregiving staff who are awake and on site at all hours can be scheduled depending on the senior’s needs.[01]
Just as they would in a standard assisted living community, your loved one should receive basic services such as laundry, transportation, housekeeping, and meals. Plus, each senior should be given a written disclosure that outlines what their memory care services are in addition to other community-specific details:[02]
In addition to each memory care program’s dementia-friendly layout, your senior loved one’s living space should follow the same guidelines as an assisted living community:[02]
While Connecticut doesn’t have specific square foot requirements or guidelines for the maximum number of seniors per unit, you can contact the community you’re interested in for more information.
Connecticut State Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: 860-509-8000
Email: askdph@ct.gov
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It may bring peace of mind to know you can find information on the licenses and inspections of the communities you’re interested in. The Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health inspects Assisted Living Services Agencies (ALSAs) every two years, and they share updated information on licenses and inspection reports with the public.[01]
Via the State of Connecticut License Lookup site, choose Assisted Living Service Agency from the “License Type” menu. In the “Business Name/DBA” textbox, type the name of the community you’re interested in. Then, choose Connecticut from the “State” menu and click the “Submit” button. The inspection reports for the community can be viewed by clicking the blue “Details” button.
Connecticut Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Services Agency, Residential Care Homes.
National Center for Assisted Living. 2022 ed. Assisted Living State Regulatory Review.
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