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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Barkhamsted, CT

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If your loved one needs memory care in Barkhamsted, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Barkhamsted, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington
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9.8
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9.8
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If I had to choose one word to describe Arden Courts, it would be "home". When I was visiting memory care facilities, I would have never imagined I would have found a place so similar to a home environment....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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9.6
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I love the staff, my Aunt is so happy there and we all are pleased with the support and communication. I would highly recommend.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located minutes from historic downtown Avon, our brand new community is nestled on beautiful farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.Our dining room offers "Anytime Dining" from 7am-7pm, a...
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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon
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9.5
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9.5
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My husband and I liked the set-up of the outer circular hallway and the simple furnished rooms. My mother lived there until she needed more care. What I didn't like was there never really seemed to be enough...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nestled in the heart of Farmington Valley, Arden Courts of Avon is a not-for-profit Assisted Living Community designed specifically and focused exclusively on providing memory care for person’s living with Alzheimer’s and related neuro cognitive disorders such as Lewy Body, Frontal Temporal and...
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Photo of River Ridge at Avon
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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53 reviews
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Very impressed with the cleanliness. I just checked with my sister and her number one thing that has made it a great experience is that "the staff is kind". I can't put my finger on it but it's just the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
River Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...
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It was very homey and everyone was very friendly. I saw other places that were very impressive, opulent almost, but they didn't feel like home. Also, the apartments are really spacious, well appointed and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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A pleasant place to live with various activities: exercises, films, documentaries. Immediate response to medical problems. Food - variable. Entertainment - good music programs. Overall experience is 4 stars.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Gables Farmington
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8.5
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8.5
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Moving my mom over to Brookdale was a very smooth transition. The communication with staff was excellent and they made my mom feel very welcomed. We asked for a couple of things to be done in the apartment...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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Mclean has closed a few times due to Covid concerns. This is why the overall experience is a 4. My father says that the food that is served is good, but not great. It is a caring environment that provides...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Village at McLean includes 15 barrier-free cottages, 48 large, spacious apartments plus a neighborhood of 13 villas . We are under construction of a beautiful new apartment building that will have 55 one & two bedroom apartments. Some will have balconies and fireplaces. Amenities will be...
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It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Cottage at Litchfield Hills, located in the heart of Litchfield County close to Routes 8 and 202, is owned by New England-based Northbridge Communities and their first property in Connecticut and 18th Senior Living Community.The Cottage offers all of the benefits of community living -...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Cost of memory care in Barkhamsted, CT

The average cost of senior living in Barkhamsted is $5,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,980 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Barkhamsted, CT vs. nearby cities

Barkhamsted, CT
$5,970/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Barkhamsted, CT vs. the state and national average

Barkhamsted, CT
$5,970/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Barkhamsted vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,970/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Barkhamsted, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,318/mo
Studio
$6,080/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,843/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,376/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Barkhamsted over time

Barkhamsted, CTCT stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Barkhamsted

Recent reviews for memory care in Barkhamsted

Brookdale West Hartford

4.5
We chose Brookdale West Hartford because I knew the sales rep. We needed to make a quick move and they were amenable to everything we requested and it is was in a good location as well. The staff are very accommodating. The sales staff, nurses, activity director, CNA's - everybody. My only ...
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Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Brookdale South Windsor

5.0
They have done a really good job at keeping me informed. My mom is in the memory care unit, so there is a lot of extra care that is involved. But they do a good job of staying on top of any issues that arise. We decided to have her care transferred from her primary care doctor to the doctor ...
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Barkhamsted review score based on 67 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 9 Barkhamsted memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barkhamsted review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Barkhamsted review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Barkhamsted, CT9 facilities
8.7
Simsbury Center, CT15 facilities

Review subcategories for Barkhamsted memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 67 reviews of 9 Barkhamsted memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Barkhamsted resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Barkhamsted, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Barkhamsted memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barkhamsted memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barkhamsted, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Barkhamsted memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Barkhamsted that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
77.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barkhamsted memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Barkhamsted Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barkhamsted, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
88.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
88.9%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barkhamsted memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barkhamsted partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barkhamsted, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
88.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Barkhamsted memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barkhamsted communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barkhamsted, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
88.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
77.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
55.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barkhamsted memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Barkhamsted offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barkhamsted, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
77.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
100%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
88.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
77.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 memory care facilities near Barkhamsted, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Barkhamsted, Connecticut are Arbors of Hop Brook, The Residence at Brookside and The Residence at Glastonbury. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Barkhamsted, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Barkhamsted, 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 Barkhamsted, 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 Barkhamsted, Connecticut ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Barkhamsted, Connecticut is $5,970. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Barkhamsted, 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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