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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waterford, CT
Memory care in Waterford 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 Waterford is about $5,823 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 161 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.1
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71 reviews
Making this decision was the most difficult thing I've ever done, but it was necessary. Atria made the process as easy as possible, answered all my questions, and made me feel comfortable. well-cared for,...
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.
Exciting NEW enhancements are now complete at Atria Crossroads Place! Extensive renovations include refurbished common spaces, an upgraded salon, a modern bistro, redesigned restaurant and private dining room with outdoor canopy, library, custom fitness center, additional outdoor green space and...
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9.6
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22 reviews
I would give them a 5 on all except meals, as I rarely share a meal with him. He has had some issues, good and not so good. Last issue was the food was not hot enough. The rest of his issues seem to...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...
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9.2
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34 reviews
Overall, it's been a great experience. My dad seems to be very happy there. The most appealing part is the being in a New England home feel. Not a nursing home environment. Dad is just on a vacation!
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.
Overlooking downtown Mystic Connecticut, Academy Point is a thoughtful, historic renovation of the former Mystic Academy. Much of the original building has been preserved to offer an environment rich in local history and fond memories. As an assisted living community, Academy point provides its...
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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.
Habor Side Care Home is located in the heart of Mystic, CT in a beautiful harbor setting. This boutique assisted living facility is nestled in the historical district of Mystic. This twenty-five-bed facility offers five private rooms and ten semi-private rooms, offering assisted living services...
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7.2
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32 reviews
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.
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.
Exceptional assisted living services in a residential living environment is the cornerstone of Crescent Point at Niantic. Crescent Point captures the spirit of village convenience and accessibility while embracing the neighborhood feel of a front porch and good friends. While the environment is...
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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...
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: 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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Waterford, CT
The average cost of senior living in Waterford is $5,823 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danielson, CT with an average of $4,733 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waterford, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waterford, CT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Waterford
Recent reviews for memory care in Waterford
Ocean Meadow Memory Care in Clinton, CT
4.4
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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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.
Crescent Point At Niantic
3.1
The care services have been very good from what we can see, but we are a little concerned with the lack of physical activity on the memory care side. We wish they would have more of a stimulating environment. Non skilled nursing community and is expensive.
Waterford review score based on 37 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 9 Waterford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Waterford 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
Waterford review score compared against nearby cities
8.8
Waterford, CT9 facilities
8.7
New London, CT10 facilities
8.9
Conning Towers Nautilus Park, CT11 facilities
Review subcategories for Waterford 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 37 reviews of 9 Waterford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waterford 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.Waterford, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.1
3.9
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Waterford memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waterford, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waterford 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 Waterford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterford, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
70.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterford, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
49.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterford, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterford, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge and Ocean Meadow Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waterford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Waterford, Connecticut. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Waterford, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waterford, Connecticut, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Waterford, Connecticut ranges from $250 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Waterford, Connecticut is $5,823. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Waterford, Connecticut typically starts at $250. 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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