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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Thompson, CT

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If your loved one needs memory care in West Thompson, A Place for Mom can help. With 342 memory care facilities in West Thompson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Manton, Mount Pleasant and Hartford.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tolland, Whipple and Johnston.

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Photo of Luther Ridge at Middletown
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
Photo of Mount Pleasant Home
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.
Photo of Meadowbrook Manor
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...
Photo of Sherrill House
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.
Photo of St Lucian'S Residence, Inc
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
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.
Photo of Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
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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Cost of memory care in West Thompson, CT

The average cost of senior living in West Thompson is $6,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danielson, CT with an average of $4,845 per month.

Memory care costs in West Thompson, CT, vs. nearby cities

West Thompson, CT
$6,428/mo
$4,845/mo

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

West Thompson, CT
$6,428/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,428/mo

Memory care costs in West Thompson, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,179/mo
Studio
$6,710/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,977/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,828/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,091/mo

Senior living costs in West Thompson 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: West Thompson, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Thompson, CTConnecticutU.S.
Memory Care$6,428/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,432/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,621/mo$6,439/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
West Thompson, CT:$6,428/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
West Thompson, CT:$6,432/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
West Thompson, CT:$4,621/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in West Thompson, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in West Thompson 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 West Thompson, CT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West Thompson 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
West Thompson, CT$8,557/mo$8,138/mo+5.1%
Connecticut$8,341/mo$8,323/mo+0.2%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
West Thompson, CT
2024 average cost:$8,557/mo
2023 average cost:$8,138/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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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What families are saying about memory care in West Thompson

Recent reviews for memory care in West Thompson

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

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.

Youville Place in Lexington, MA

5.0
We couldn't be more grateful to have our mom in the loving and capable hands of the Youville community. The Memory Care Unit there is top-notch. To this day, given all the challenges with her Alzheimer's, we feel it is one of the best decisions that we have made. The place is clean, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care and individual attention. Many reviews mention the staff's ability to cater to each resident's unique needs, providing one-on-one attention and care at The Reserve at East Longmeadow, Suffield by the River, and Pacifica Senior Living Victoria Court.
Thoughtful communication with families. Families appreciate the open and frequent communication between staff and family members at Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon, and Sunrise of Newton.
Variety of engaging activities for memory care residents. Communities like Suffield by the River, The Oasis at Dodge Park, and Colebrook Village at Hebron offer diverse activities to keep residents engaged and active.
Well-maintained facilities with a homelike feel. Reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities at The Branches of North Attleboro, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington, and Academy Point at Mystic.
Professional and compassionate staff. Residents and families express appreciation for the dedicated and caring nature of the staff at Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Dodge Park Rest Home, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon.
Flexible and accommodating move-in process. Communities like Brookdale Eddy Pond West, Highlands on the East Side, and Pacifica Senior Living Victoria Court make the transition for new residents as smooth as possible with a supportive move-in process.
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West Thompson review score based on 1,505 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1505 reviews of 307 West Thompson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Thompson 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

West Thompson review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
West Thompson, CT307 facilities
8.8
Danielson, CT11 facilities
9.2

Review subcategories for West Thompson 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 1,505 reviews of 307 West Thompson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Thompson 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.
West Thompson, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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West Thompson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Thompson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Thompson, 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 West Thompson 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 West Thompson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Thompson, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Thompson 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 West Thompson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Thompson, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.2%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Thompson 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 West Thompson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Thompson, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in West Thompson 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 West Thompson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Thompson, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
47.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Thompson 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 West Thompson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Thompson, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in West Thompson

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 West Thompson 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 Draper Place and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated memory care facilities near West Thompson, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 342 memory care facilities near West Thompson, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in West Thompson, 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 342 memory care facilities near you in West Thompson, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West Thompson, 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 West Thompson, 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 West Thompson, Connecticut ranges from $35 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in West Thompson, Connecticut is $6,428. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in West Thompson, 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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