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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ridgewood, CT
If your loved one needs memory care in Ridgewood, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Ridgewood, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Ridgewood incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ridgewood memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ridgewood, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hill, Dwight and West River.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Guilford, Middletown and Southampton.
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9.2
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14 reviews
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.
Unique, boutique-style senior living…You’ve just discovered the shoreline’s best kept secret! Ocean Meadow is a specialized memory care community located in the heart of downtown Clinton, just moments from Clinton Harbor. Our community is privately owned, which fosters a unique, homelike...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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27 reviews
HCM provided my 93 year old mother with a wonderful welcome. Staff and residents have been friendly and warm. Everyone has gone out of their way to love her needs. Thank you.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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10 reviews
During my first tour I was so amazed at how friendly all the employees were, I actually suspected they had been coached to act friendly when they saw someone on tour. My suspicion was totally unfounded! ...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis Senior Living of Branford. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our purpose-built...
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18 reviews
It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I 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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is a warm and gracious assisted living and retirement community with 72 bright and spacious one- and two- bedroom apartments, located in the Connecticut River Valley.A terrific value for independent seniors, we offer chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Ridgewood, CT
The average cost of senior living in Ridgewood is $10,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groton Long Point, CT with an average of $5,419 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Ridgewood
Recent reviews for memory care in Ridgewood
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 Mariners Point in East Haven, CT
4.0
The staff here is really friendly and they are helpful. We think that this is a big step up from the last place we were at. My loved one loves it here and they have a bunch of activities for her to get involved. She likes the food and is getting settled in nicely.
HarborChase of Madison
4.5
As a resident of the Hearth Tuxis Pond, I would like to focus on the what is critical for me. Most important is their respect for me as an individual. The staff are supportive, and caring and willing to assist in any way.
Ridgewood memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgewood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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
44.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
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
66.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ridgewood, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgewood, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgewood, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
HarborChase of Madison, Ocean Meadow Memory Care and The Village at South Farms are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ridgewood, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Ridgewood, Connecticut. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Ridgewood, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, Connecticut ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Ridgewood, Connecticut is $10,612. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ridgewood, 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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