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...
Our mother came here from Middletown. We couldn't say enough how good the care is. Every single employees is fantastic. Our peace of mind is worth every dime. Absolutely love the community.
They welcomed my Mom with open arms and have helped our family out with good communication. She is starting to adjust to her new place and is coming out of her shell. Everyone here has been great to deal...
I ate lunch with my mom today and two friends in the dining hall. We all enjoyed our meal and agreed the food, and service by the lovely [name removed], was excellent. Like what you'd get at a good...
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.
We looked into Brighton Gardens and when my family took the tour with mom we could tell right away from mom's reaction it's the place where she belonged. It was clean, pleasant atmosphere and most important,...
We are very lucky to have found a place that works well for our father. The staff is fantastic and helpful. Our father appears to be well taken care of. He has a lot of activities available to him and he...
We stopped by to visit family members. The community is beautiful and well maintained. We stayed for lunch and had a great time, food was good and waitstaff were very nice and responsive. We are happy to...
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.
I rate Brookdale Chatford a 5 for all categories stated. The staff, the facility, the programs, all quite professional. The environment felt like home, staff made bit feel like family. Thank you...
The director [name removed] was very pleasant to work with . He made the move in process easy and quick . All the staff is very friendly /seems to know who you are . The building itself is very nice /clean.
[name removed] "the sales Director" was the main reason we chose Aviva the rest of the staff is great but he definitely stands out. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families.
We are very lucky to have found a place that works well for our father. The staff is fantastic and helpful. Our father appears to be well taken care of. He has a lot of activities available to him and he...
If you want to keep your family member safe, the wellington is the place to be. It was the safest decision I made for myself. My family was happy with my choice. The rooms are good sized, and it is pet...
I can’t say enough about the exceptional care my father has received since moving into the Memory Care neighborhood, Reflections at The Residence at South Windsor Farms. The entire team, thoughtfully led...
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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