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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Middlesex County, CT

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Memory care in Middlesex County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Middlesex County is about $10,751 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 63 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Benchmark at South Farms
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33 Floor plans available
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45 reviews
9.1
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45 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
36%
3 star
4%
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2%
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LOVE IT HERE. Best move I ever made. Not only are the people who run it are super nice but the residents I have met. I would recommend to others.
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 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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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam
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1.0
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18 reviews
1.0
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5 star
55%
4 star
22%
3 star
6%
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6%
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11%
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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...
Photo of Riverview Lodge
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.
Photo of Water's Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation
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.
Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Skilled Nursing Facility, which offers separate and distinct units for Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, as well as traditional Long Term...
Photo of Greystone Retirement Home
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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.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
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Cost of memory care in Middlesex County, CT

The average cost of senior living in Middlesex County is $10,751 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, CT with an average of $6,202 per month.

Memory care costs in Middlesex County, CT, vs. nearby counties

Middlesex County, CT
$10,751/mo

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

Middlesex County, CT
$10,751/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$10,630/mo
Memory Care
$10,751/mo

Memory care costs in Middlesex County, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,379/mo
Studio
$6,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,799/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,390/mo

Senior living costs in Middlesex County 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: Middlesex County, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiddlesex County, CTConnecticutU.S.
Memory Care$10,751/mo$8,873/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$10,630/mo$8,789/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$6,262/mo$6,345/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Middlesex County, CT:$10,751/mo
Connecticut:$8,873/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Middlesex County, CT:$10,630/mo
Connecticut:$8,789/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Middlesex County, CT:$6,262/mo
Connecticut:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Middlesex County, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Middlesex County 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
Middlesex County, CT$9,725/mo$10,370/mo-6.2%
Connecticut$6,692/mo$7,128/mo-6.1%
National$5,491/mo$5,510/mo-0.3%
Middlesex County, CT
2024 average cost:$9,725/mo
2023 average cost:$10,370/mo
Percent change:-6.2%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,692/mo
2023 average cost:$7,128/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,491/mo
2023 average cost:$5,510/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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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 Middlesex County

Recent reviews for memory care in Middlesex County

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.

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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Middlesex County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middlesex County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middlesex County, 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 Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County 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
60%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middlesex County, CTNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middlesex County, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Middlesex County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Benchmark at South Farms, Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam and Riverview Lodge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Middlesex County, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Middlesex County, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Middlesex County, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Colebrook Village at Hebron and HarborChase of Madison. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Middlesex County, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Middlesex County, 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 Middlesex County, 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 Middlesex County, Connecticut ranges from $300 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Middlesex County, Connecticut is $10,751. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Middlesex County, Connecticut typically starts at $300. 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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