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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East Canaan, CT

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If your loved one needs memory care in East Canaan, A Place for Mom can help. With 171 memory care facilities in East Canaan, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Torrington, Torringford and Drakeville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Torrington, Granby and Lee.

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Photo of Greystone Retirement Home
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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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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Cost of memory care in East Canaan, CT

The average cost of senior living in East Canaan is $8,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,846 per month.

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

East Canaan, CT
$9,063/mo

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

East Canaan, CT
$9,063/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$9,063/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,528/mo
Studio
$5,914/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,197/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,080/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in East Canaan over time

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What families are saying about memory care in East Canaan

Recent reviews for memory care in East Canaan

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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Maplewood at Newtown

5.0
For overall feedback, my seems to be very happy at Maplewood, loves the staff and has connected well with many of the residents. I know she has been participating in some of the activities too - hopefully more as we transition back to things post Covid19. She seems very happy! I want to thank ...
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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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East Canaan review score based on 712 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 712 reviews of 156 East Canaan memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Canaan 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

East Canaan review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
East Canaan, CT156 facilities
8.3
Torrington, CT205 facilities

Review subcategories for East Canaan 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 712 reviews of 156 East Canaan memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East Canaan 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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East Canaan memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Canaan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Canaan, 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 East Canaan 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 East Canaan 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
56.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Canaan 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 East Canaan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Canaan, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Canaan 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 East Canaan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Canaan, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.6%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Canaan 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 East Canaan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
56.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Canaan 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 East Canaan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Canaan, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
63.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
43.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 171 memory care facilities near East Canaan, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in East Canaan, Connecticut are Maplewood at Danbury, Arbors of Hop Brook and Southwick Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 171 memory care facilities near you in East Canaan, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in East Canaan, 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 East Canaan, 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 East Canaan, Connecticut ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in East Canaan, Connecticut is $8,826. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in East Canaan, 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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