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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond West
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I would have to say that I am extremely satisfied with Brookdale at Eddy Pond West. So, that would be a 5 out of 5 across the board. Everyone there has been and continues to do everything they can to make a...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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Photo of The Village at South Farms
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Overall experience is great. Facility is beautiful, staff are great, activities are very good, food is good, single room size is good, shared room is small
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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The village has been extremely accommodating to my family. Their nurses and sales folks and all of their staff has been extremely kind to my parents and very helpful to us. Sadly, my mother moved in, but...
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.
Majestic ocean views from a breathtaking seaside hilltop greet residents daily at The Village at Mariner's Point. Lavish gardens provide a setting for leisure, art, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace beautifully manicured gardens, while the 68-seat movie theater,...
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I would rate them all except food. That I would give a 4. My parents are picky. The staff is very accommodating. Our flight was later in the day/evening. They had staff held later to check my parents in and...
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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Photo of Highlands on the East Side
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5 on each. Small and the personal care is wonderful. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
WE ARE NOW OPEN! Exclusively created to celebrate you, your wisdom, your spirit, and your life — The Highlands on the East Side is a newly designed Assisted Living residence with all the comforts of home...and more! We pride ourselves as being the value choice for senior living by offering...
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The room size was more than adequate. Furnishings were acceptable but definitely on the older side. No hangers in closets. No personal hygiene products included. Meals and dining area adequate. Most staff...
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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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Photo of The Reserve at East Longmeadow
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The staff has been pretty good and responsive. They do tons of activities with the residents. Yesterday was a fondue party. The place is very clean. I can't complain.
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 Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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Photo of The Village at East Farms
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My husband has been in the village in memory care for about one month now he is adjusting well I am also adjusting well. The place is beautiful. The activities are great. He usually participates in most of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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Connie the head nurse has really facilitated the transition and very helpful all along the way. Also looking forward to the implementation of new programs in memory care under the new leadership
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.
Situated near the Atlantic Ocean in historic East Greenwich, Anchor Bay at Greenwich is a warm, suburban senior living community located near Kent County Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, as well as Warwick Mall, Providence Place Mall, Goddard Park and Chelo’s on the Water. Wake up every day in...
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Photo of Middlewoods of Newington
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The food is a 3 - nice variety but lots of complaints about food arriving to table cold. The value is a 3 - was a 5 but increased rent within 6 months and utilities went from free to [Amount Removed]a month....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Are you looking for Award-Winning Assisted and Independent Living? If so, Middlewoods of Newington is the place for you! Within the last year the community was awarded the following: • Assisted Living Federation of America’s "Champion for Seniors"; • Connecticut Assisted Living Association's...
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Photo of Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
Photo of East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living
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5 my mother has settled in nicely. The staff is very good, they are professional and caring and the facility is always clean.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
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Photo of The Elms Retirement Residence
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It's a facility that really feels like "home." My mother loves it. It doesn't matter what time of day you visit the staff are engaged with the residents who are interacting with each other. My mother is in...
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 Elms Assisted Retirement Campus is located in a beautiful Victorian neighborhood central to downtown Westerly, RI. We are within minutes of safe walking distance to Granite Theatre, Wilcox Park, Westerly Library and many churches, shops and restaurants. Founded in 1985 by onsite Owner Guy...
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They were great with mom, but limited to what she needed, she needs 24hr care, I really thought they were a great fit, but mom needed more. The staff was great especially nurse [name removed], when she...
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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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Victoria Court
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Facility is kept clean, the staff is friendly, the care is compassionate, the food is good, activities are plenty, and apartment sizes are spacious.
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.
Our comforts of home philosophy provides elders with a gracious lifestyle in a home-like setting. We offer genuine care and concern for each person in a friendly atmosphere while encouraging independence and freedom of choice. Our goal is to service and accommodate each individual’s needs and...
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My mom's doing ok. I'm happy with Sarawood. I feel comfortable with the staff, they call when she's having a problem or just wants to talk to me. She's not getting much exercise but some of that is her lack...
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.
Sarawood is an assisted living home with a capacity for 28 residents. All rooms are private. Some rooms have private half-baths and the others share a bath (usually no more than two to a bathroom). Sarawood is family owned and operated. Included in the rates are three meals daily, weekly...
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The staff, from the front desk, sales staff, restaurant chef and wait staff, cna's and many of the residents all did their utmost to make Gail feel welcome and at home. Everyone she interacted with was...
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.
Atria Larson Place is a warm, welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Socialize in our bright, large common areas and enjoy diverse activities that allow you to pursue your interests and discover new ones. Located directly across from beautiful Lake Whitney, Atria Larson Place is close...
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My brother especially complimented the dining services, food was exceptional. They provided a great respite care for my brother while his children were away. I would recommend to others
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.
Imagine spending every day as you wish enjoying friends and family, participating in stimulating cultural and social activities, and surrounding yourself with familiar furnishings in the privacy of your own home. Wingate Residences on the East Side is the area's premiere assisted living community...
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The staff is very friendly, the apartment is spacious, bright and clean. There are plenty of activities and the food is great. The only downside fall so far is the lack of communication. We've asked for...
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.
For over 60 years, Avery Heights has earned a solid reputation for providing seniors with seamless care, convenient living, and extraordinary value. As a rental-only community, you won’t have to deal with the burden of paying entrance fees or negotiating complex contracts—yet you’ll still have...
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The staff at The Residence at Ferry Park are so friendly, sincere, and patient. You can tell they really care about the residents and treat them with kindness and respect. It’s a warm, comfortable place, 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.
Our assisted and memory care community is nestled on ten beautiful acres in Connecticut, providing a warm and inviting background for the perfect senior living experience. With spacious and comfortable accommodations that feel like home, events and activities that nourish that soul and...
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5 stars. No question. Staff RCAs are great very well trained. Lots of support on all levels. At Suffield there are 6 levels of care. My mom is at 5. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. There is a...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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5 across the board! The Village is fantastic. All of the items listed they excel at. My mom was in a horrible nh in MA. Here she gets her choice of edible food. They get her up, showered and dressed everyday...
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 Buckland Court is a charming 'country estate' nestled amidst beautiful farm land, with expansive lawns and gardens. Inspiring outdoor sitting areas, a gazebo, and an herb garden provide the setting for arts, leisure, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace...
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Staff is very welcoming and pleasant. They also encourage residents to get involved in the activities. And they have a great number and variety of activities, including shopping trips, parties, and outings...
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 Ivy at Ellington is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities. Ellington has its roots as an agricultural community as well as a resort community with Crystal Lake within its boundaries. Conveniently located in Ellington,...
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My husband was admitted to rehab care at the Groton Regency on[date removed], he was there for almost 3 months. I do not know a lot about the day staff because 90% of the time I went to see him at night...
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.
Groton Regency Retirement, a Senior Living Community, is located along side Groton Regency Center, a skilled nursing facility. Active seniors can enjoy a fun, dynamic lifestyle at Groton Regency Retirement. Our lively community supports each resident's independence, while also offering...
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The staff at ocean Meadow is amazing. They make sure your loved one feels at home. Our father before he passed away [date removed] loved everything about the facility. The staff were so sad when he passed....
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.
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Cost of memory care in Exeter, CT

The average cost of senior living in Exeter is $8,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cheshire Village, CT with an average of $8,574 per month.

Memory care costs in Exeter, CT, vs. state and national averages

Exeter, CT
$8,940/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Exeter, CT, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$8,940/mo

Memory care costs in Exeter, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,394/mo
Studio
$8,927/mo

Senior living costs in Exeter vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Exeter, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeExeter, CTConnecticutU.S.
Memory Care$8,940/mo$9,491/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$8,587/mo$8,134/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,301/mo$4,238/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Exeter, CT:$8,940/mo
Connecticut:$9,491/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Exeter, CT:$8,587/mo
Connecticut:$8,134/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Exeter, CT:$4,301/mo
Connecticut:$4,238/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Exeter, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Exeter and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Exeter, CTCT stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Exeter, CT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Exeter have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Exeter, CT$8,073/mo$7,809/mo+3.4%
Connecticut$8,027/mo$8,055/mo-0.3%
National$6,644/mo$6,334/mo+4.9%
Exeter, CT
2024 average cost:$8,073/mo
2023 average cost:$7,809/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$8,027/mo
2023 average cost:$8,055/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,644/mo
2023 average cost:$6,334/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Exeter

Recent reviews for memory care in Exeter

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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The Village at East Farms in Waterbury, CT

4.8
I would recommend it. I think they have handled the COVID thing really well. They have kept the residents engaged. Overall it is a very loving environment. They have done supervised distance walks, small group bingo, and games, and they had someone to going into the residents rooms during ...
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Exeter review score based on 423 family reviews

8.9
Review score15 facilities423 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 423 reviews of 15 Exeter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Exeter 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

Exeter review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Exeter, CT15 facilities
8.5
Middletown, CT54 facilities
5.6
Windham, CT1 facilities

Review subcategories for Exeter 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 423 reviews of 15 Exeter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Exeter 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.
Exeter, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.3
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Exeter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Exeter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Exeter, 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 Exeter 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 Exeter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Exeter, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.5%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.7%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.9%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.1%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.1%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.7%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.4%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58%
65.1%
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 Exeter 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 Exeter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Exeter, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.7%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.7%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.6%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Exeter 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 Exeter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Exeter, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
19.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Exeter 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 Exeter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Exeter, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.1%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.6%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
48.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26%
19.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Exeter 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 Exeter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Exeter, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.7%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.5%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.2%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.4%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50.2%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.6%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
40%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Exeter

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Connecticut memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Exeter protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Lincoln Place and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated memory care facilities near Exeter, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 193 memory care facilities near Exeter, Connecticut. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 50% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 50% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 50% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 49% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 56% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 46% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 49% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, American Sign Language, Polish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, German, and Russian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Atria Lincoln Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware, and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Lincoln Place, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon 11. top3TransportWithLinks: The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Lincoln Place, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Lincoln Place, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware
The best memory care facilities near you in Exeter, Connecticut are Atria Lincoln Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Anchor Bay at East Providence. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 193 memory care facilities near you in Exeter, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Exeter, 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 Exeter, 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 Exeter, Connecticut ranges from $$5,100 to $$11,150. The average Memory Care cost in Exeter, Connecticut is $8,940. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Exeter, Connecticut typically starts at $$5,100. 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.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 50% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 50% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 50% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 49% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 56% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 46% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 49% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, American Sign Language, Polish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, German, and Russian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Atria Lincoln Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware, and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Lincoln Place, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon 11. top3TransportWithLinks: The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Lincoln Place, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Lincoln Place, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware
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