Connecticut State Memory Care Regulations

What agency is in charge of regulating memory care in Connecticut?

• The Connecticut Department of Public Health Federal Regulations regulates assisted living service agencies and residential care homes with Alzheimer’s special care units as these are permitted by the state to provide memory care services to seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Where can I research the violations history of a memory care community in Connecticut?

• You can use the License Lookup: Search for License, Permit, Certification, or Registration tool to research inspection reports for assisted living service agencies and residential care homes. First, select the care type you wish to search for (either assisted living services agency or residential care home) under License Type. Then, enter the name of the community in the Business Name/DBA section, and click Submit. Once you see the community you wish to research, select Community Details.
• If you have questions about a community’s inspection history you can also contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for more information.

Are caregivers at memory care communities in Connecticut required to receive dementia-specific training when they are first hired?

• No, caregivers at memory care communities are not required to receive dementia-specific training.

Are administrators at memory care communities in Connecticut required to receive dementia-specific training when they are first hired?

• No, administrators at memory care communities are not required to receive dementia-specific training.

Are Connecticut residents required to be screened for cognitive impairments before they are admitted to a memory care community?

• No, residents at memory care communities are not required to be screened for cognitive impairments before admission.

Looking for memory care communities in Connecticut but not sure which to choose? A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help you find the community that is right for your family’s needs. We only refer families to licensed facilities, and our staff conducts a licensing and violation audit every six months to confirm the license status of each community we partner with.

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Sources

https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1082&context=aging_pub

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The term “assisted living” encompasses a wide range of residential settings that provide care services to seniors, including those with dementia. Each state is in charge of regulating these facilities. While these regulations can vary widely, many states tend to have specific provisions for memory care services that can fall under the umbrella of assisted living.