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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cheshire, CT
If your loved one needs memory care in Cheshire, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Cheshire, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Cheshire incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Cheshire memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Cheshire, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newberry Corner, Torringford and West Torrington.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Guilford, Middletown and Southington.
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9.6
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I would tell them to be aware that anything extra has a price. For a nurse to administer meds it costs extra. To have your meal in your room instead of the dining room it costs extra, that was some of 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.
The Village at East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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9.3
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42 reviews
The facility is clean, food is good and the health care workers are great. They help getting my mother to meals and activities.
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.
Maple Woods at Hamden is located south of Sleeping Giant State Park on a hilltop overlooking the town center of Hamden, CT. This community boasts skyline views of New Haven and picturesque views of Long Island Sound. We are convenient to shops, cultural, and business attractions. Our superb...
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13 reviews
The staff is very helpful and very kind. They are very, very good to my mom. It is a little bit expensive, but worth the money. I would and already have recommended The Landing of North Haven to others I...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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42 reviews
It was the only place we looked at based on word of mouth. Also saw that they won many awards for outstanding service. And the location was very convenient.. We love The Village at Kensington Place!
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 Village at Kensington Place is an elegant country estate nestled among the scenic Hanging Hills of Meriden, CT. Our beautifully manicured campus surrounded by woodlands provides comfortable outdoor sitting areas and the setting for fitness, arts, and leisure activities. A terrace off the main...
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21 reviews
What we like the most about the Southmayd Home for Women, is that we feel that our loved one is in a safe place. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Southmayd Home to other...
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.
Families who want for their loved one a more personalized residential care experience than the typical franchise facility have long seen Southmayd Home as a local jewel. For well over a century, Southmayd has provided ladies around greater Waterbury residential living with assisted care- at a...
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Yes, staff goes out of their way to be helpful. As a family member they allow me to be able to know Mom is cared for 24/7 when I'm not with her which gives me the freedom to do the things I still need to do....
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.
Located in Southington, Connecticut, The Orchards provides easy access to shopping, medical services and other services offered in downtown Southington. Each resident enjoys the privacy of their own studio, one or two bedroom apartment with all the benefits of a full service community. The...
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15 reviews
[name removed] has been several times, and mom is more alert, participating in exercises, engaging in conversations! Much improvement! The place is beautiful open, sunny, all the members are smiling, saying...
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.
Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit residential assisted living community that offers a warm and caring atmosphere with an exemplary health care staff. There are 2 levels of care in our community; assisted living and our secure memory care neighborhood...
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It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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.
East Ridge Manor is an assisted living community located in the historic town of Meriden, CT. Situated in New Haven County, half way between New Haven and Hartford, Meriden is home to some of the most beautiful views in the state. At East Ridge Residential Care, you can be sure that the staff's...
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Cost of memory care in Cheshire, CT
The average cost of senior living in Cheshire is $11,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northwest Harwinton, CT with an average of $8,655 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cheshire, CT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Cheshire
Recent reviews for memory care in Cheshire
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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Monarch Southbury
4.5
The times I have been there, the pace is clean and the staff are friendly. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they did a good job with keeping the residents safe. Overall, they are very good with keeping our family informed of my sisters care, which was important to us. They do seem to have a lot of ...
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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.
Cheshire review score based on 44 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 14 Cheshire memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cheshire 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
Cheshire review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cheshire 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 44 reviews of 14 Cheshire memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cheshire 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.Cheshire, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Cheshire memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cheshire memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire 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 Cheshire 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
57.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
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
64.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cheshire 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 Cheshire Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cheshire, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cheshire 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 Cheshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cheshire, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cheshire 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 Cheshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cheshire 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 Cheshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Village at Stratford, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cheshire, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Cheshire, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Cheshire, Connecticut are Spring Village at Stratford, Maplewood at Orange and The Residence at Brookside. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Cheshire, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, Connecticut ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Cheshire, Connecticut is $11,214. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cheshire, 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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