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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Durham, CT
If your loved one needs memory care in Durham, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Durham, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Durham incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Durham memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Durham, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Southwest, Parkville and Frog Hollow.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Guilford, Middletown and Wallingford.
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9.3
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41 reviews
I chose this community based on ratings, feedback from people in the business, and meeting the staff. My mother is in the memory care unit. The only negative I would say is that all of her toiletries are...
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 South Farms is a cozy 'country estate' with a panoramic valley view that our residents enjoy from the southern-style veranda overlooking its expansive lawns. Lavish gardens surround the community and provide the setting for shaded outdoor seating and walking areas. A terrace off...
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9.1
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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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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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I cannot believe there is anywhere like OMP. The staff could not be more devoted and professional. A shame that MMH is closing it.
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.
One MacDonough Place is a not for profit assisted living community that is part of the Middlesex Health System. Our community has been serving seniors of Middlesex county for more than twenty years. Our residents enjoy the benefits of independence with the security of knowing that caring...
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My dad is currently in the skilled nursing level and I couldn’t be happier with the care he is receiving. They care for him and love him like he was their family member. They are so attentive to his needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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...
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.
About The Regency House The...
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.
Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Skilled Nursing Facility, which offers separate and distinct units for Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, as well as traditional Long Term...
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.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
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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.
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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.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
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Cost of memory care in Durham, CT
The average cost of senior living in Durham is $12,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fenwick, CT with an average of $5,656 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Durham
Recent reviews for memory care in Durham
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.
Ocean Meadow Memory Care in Clinton, CT
5.0
They have been great.
It is a smaller facility so it feels much homier. The staff seems to be very in tune with all of the residents there. They get really personalized care, we really could not be happier. I looked at 4 different places and this one was by far the best and the least the ...
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Durham memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham 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
45.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Durham 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 Durham Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Durham, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Durham 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 Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colebrook Village at Hebron, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington and Arbors of Hop Brook are the top-rated memory care facilities near Durham, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Durham, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Durham, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Arbors of Hop Brook and Maplewood at Orange. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Durham, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, Connecticut ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Durham, Connecticut is $12,281. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Durham, 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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