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Photo of Cornerstone at Milford
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The value for cost is tough to rate because it's not inexpensive, however I WOULD recommend Cornerstone to anyone. What really stood out to us and what we like the best is the friendliness, patience 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.
Cornerstone at Milford offers seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art memory care program designed to treat the symptoms of memory loss in the comfortable and dignified residential setting of our Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. Located on RT-109 and just minutes from...
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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...
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Addison strives to personalize the experience as much as possible to each person's wants and needs . The management is very open to discussions and constructive criticism if something is not working as...
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.
Situated just south of East Hartford, bordering Bell-Hebron Linear Park on 14 wooded acres, Addison Place at Glastonbury is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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Autumn Glen was and continues to be a very good match for my family member. They do a fantastic job personalizing the attention and care they give to each member of their community. They let no one slip...
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.
Autumn Glen in North Dartmouth, MA, offers assisted living and Alzheimer's services that help seniors with their day-to-day needs. In fact, when seniors choose assisted living at Autumn Glen, they'll be able to enjoy independent lives in private apartments without the worries brought about by...
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My Mom has been living at The Residence for 18 months and she is thriving. Her quality of life has improved significantly after moving from an apartment where she lived alone. She engages in many activities...
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 Residence at Five Corners is located in the heart of Easton's Five Corners neighborhood, with close proximity to many of the town's historic landmarks, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 84 apartments for 90 residents; a combination of 32...
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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.
This state of the art facility in Northborough, Massachusetts, offers 45 skilled nursing residences and 22 assisted living residences designed for individuals with memory loss. The Assisted Living Residence is a much needed alternative to nursing home care and offers personal care with no time...
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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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Making the decision to leave our home where we had lived for more than 50 years was not easy. The first night at Carmel Terrace, as I laid my head on my pillow, I truly felt like I had died & gone to...
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.
Carmel Terrace is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, assisted living community operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, leaders in providing care for older adults for more than 75 years.  We serve the individual who wishes to maintain their independence but would enjoy...
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Except the nursing staff boss - [name removed] - when I ask her something or tell her something about my brother's health, Well she isn't very helpful. They can't even take his temperature. Regular...
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.
Whaler's Cove Assisted Living has 120 safe and affordable rental apartments in a beautifully restored historic building. Life at Whaler's Cove means living independently for senior adults who no longer want the responsibility of maintaining a home but may need a helping hand with personal care...
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Overall it has been a good experience, but they need more people for assistance and need to work some on training the staff that are there.
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.
Cornerstone at Canton offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living, ConnectedLIFE, an open campus memory support program for Assisted Living residents who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, and a state-of-the-art secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® affiliated with the Boston...
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Photo of The McAuley, a CCRC
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Although founded by the Sisters of Mercy, residents have diversity of faiths (Christian & Jewish) as well as non-practicing. Most residents live independently and there is one floor dedicated to assisted...
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 on a 40-acre campus in West Hartford, CT adjacent to Saint Joseph College, The McAuley features beautifully landscaped grounds and lovely views of Avon Mountain.  Best of all, when you live at The McAuley, you're just minutes away from the area's most popular attractions -- the...
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The transition of my Mom from her home to the Heights Crossing Memory Care Unit has been wonderful. The entire staff has been compassionate and caring working with our family during this difficult time. 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.
At Heights Crossing, we’ve mastered the art of living well! We offer the highest quality Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®.We work hard to make every corner of the residence feel like your home, including our common areas. We’ve designed for gracious...
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The community has an older resident group and there are not a lot of younger seniors. The communication between the staff and the family could be better. The nurses are very quick to return our calls 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.
Heritage at Framingham is an Assisted Living community where seniors find the services and security they need without giving up the traditions and independence they cherish. Located in eight park-like acres in the Nobscot region of Framingham, Heritage at Framingham offers seniors personal care...
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Have a close relative living at Emmanuel House and could not be happier . She shares a two bedroom with large living room & kitchen facilities.Housekkeeping is great and cannot say enough about the how...
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.
Connemara Senior Living Campello (formerly Emmanuel House Residence) offers safe, enjoyable and affordable assisted living within an attractive apartment retirement community. A wide range of individualized services are available, enabling residents to enjoy their independence to the fullest.Our...
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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...
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.
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
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They were FANTASTIC to work with when my uncle was alive they bent over backwards for him. HOWEVER when he passed [date removed] I was owed a substantial refund because I prepaid and he passed a lot quicker...
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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Last spring, I visited eight different assisted living communities in the greater Hartford area and beyond. Aviva was the last stop on my itinerary. The moment I walked through the doors of Aviva, I knew...
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.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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During my stay at Heatherwood, I experienced exceptional care. The staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment. I was particularly impressed by the quality of the meals and,...
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.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Newport on Bellevue Avenue is Heatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. Heatherwood provides a charming setting to residents who require short-term rehabilitation, long-term or dementia care. Our staff of professionals places a priority on ensuring all residents’...
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I have nothing but glowing things to say! By The River is a small facility in Marlborough Ct. it is run by a very wonderful and caring staff. They keep the facility very clean The meals are family style at a...
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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Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility stands out as a meticulously maintained establishment with a team of warm and accommodating staff members. They go above and beyond to ensure that residents like my...
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.
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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.
Summer VillaSummer Villa is an assisted living community located in Coventry, RI. Coventry, which is situated just west of West Warwick, is home to more than a dozen historic villages. The town’s rich history is evidenced in its beautiful 18th and 19th century homes, farmhouses, churches and...
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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.
Briarcliffe Gardens is a brand new, state-of-the-art Memory Impaired Microcommunity™ meticulously crafted from the ground up on the 22 acre Briarcliffe Campus in Johnston, RI. Briarcliffe Gardens looks like a home, both outside and inside. Fresh air, diffuse sunlight, uplifting colors- designed...
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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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
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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
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.

Cost of memory care in Sterling, CT

The average cost of senior living in Sterling is $6,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moosup, CT with an average of $4,820 per month.

Memory care costs in Sterling, CT, vs. nearby cities

Sterling, CT
$6,148/mo
$4,845/mo

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

Sterling, CT
$6,148/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,148/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,970/mo
Studio
$6,259/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,605/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,414/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,293/mo

Senior living costs in Sterling 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: Sterling, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSterling, CTConnecticutU.S.
Memory Care$6,148/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,148/mo$8,586/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,266/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Sterling, CT:$6,148/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sterling, CT:$6,148/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Sterling, CT:$5,266/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Sterling, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Sterling 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Sterling, CT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sterling 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 median 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
Sterling, CT$8,303/mo$8,088/mo+2.7%
Connecticut$8,341/mo$8,323/mo+0.2%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Sterling, CT
2024 average cost:$8,303/mo
2023 average cost:$8,088/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$8,341/mo
2023 average cost:$8,323/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Sterling

Recent reviews for memory care in Sterling

The Atrium at Rocky Hill

4.4
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated correctly. Overall, it was a much better place than the nursing home he is in now.

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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Sterling review score based on 1,220 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 1220 reviews of 233 Sterling memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sterling 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

Sterling review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Sterling, CT233 facilities
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Danielson, CT11 facilities

Review subcategories for Sterling 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 1,220 reviews of 233 Sterling memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sterling 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
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Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Sterling memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sterling, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.8%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sterling 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 Sterling Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sterling, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sterling 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 Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sterling, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sterling, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
49.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
39.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Sterling

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 Sterling protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sterling, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 262 memory care facilities near Sterling, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Sterling, Connecticut are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Colebrook Village at Hebron. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 262 memory care facilities near you in Sterling, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, Connecticut ranges from $35 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Sterling, Connecticut is $6,148. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sterling, Connecticut typically starts at $35. 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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