The southernmost state in New England, Connecticut is a popular destination for residents of the New York metropolitan area looking for a scenic getaway — particularly during October, when fall colors are most vibrant. Known as the “Constitution State” for its nation-building contributions following the Revolutionary War, Connecticut is rich with historic Colonial landmarks in cities like Hartford and New London. The southern coastline along the Long Island Sound includes Hammonasset Beach State Park, as well as New Haven, the state’s second-largest city. Here you’ll find Yale University, the antique carousel at Lighthouse Point Park, and the famous New Haven-style thin crust pizza. Although Connecticut can be a bit more expensive than other states, you’ll find it to be a serene, picturesque escape from the big city and an excellent retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 120 senior living communities in Connecticut that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Connecticut is about $7,200.
The place is beautiful clean and staff have been wonderful. Food is okay. Took a long time with buzzer to get help when my mom fell. I do need to follow up as she forgets but they are getting better with...
It is the last thing you want to have to do for your loved one but everyone has made the process easy and has shows such compassion. My father's adjustment wasn't easy and that was hard for me and they did...
The staff are caring and work extremely hard to assist the residents with all their needs. The food is good and healthy choices are always available. The facility is always clean and offers a nurturing vibe.
After visiting a number of places my daughter and I chose Atria for my wife of 55 years. This was a very sad moment but one that was necessary. The Atria facilities and people have been marvelous. The...
We love living at Waterstone on High Ridge. The facility is beautiful & the people are great. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
Overall experience: My husband is in the memory care unit, so I can't rate the assisted living units. Because my husband has Alzheimer's and is bedridden, he can't participate in any of the activities or...
Staff is warm, very helpful, and competent. The activities are wonderful. My father has come into his own there. He is encouraged to participate and feel a part of the community. The facilities are amazing....
I always tell people that the residents are happy, clean, always dressed appropriately.. the staff treats residents with utmost respect. So many activities that my mom loves to go to. Food is prepared by a...
My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
Everyone is so kind and welcoming. Every single staff member has been incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in any way that my parents have needed
Quality of care is good, available activities are good, food was great but they've changed chefs, so now it's declined. The facility is clean and well maintained - it's great. The apartment is very spacious...
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...
Staff is warm, very helpful, and competent. The activities are wonderful. My father has come into his own there. He is encouraged to participate and feel a part of the community. The facilities are amazing....
The staff is wonderful, they have been very helpful! My brother gives the food a 10 out of 10. They offer a free continental breakfast every morning, which my brother takes advantage of and one full meal a...
Two years ago we were looking for an assisted living facility for our family member. We visited many places and The Residence at SW Farms was our last stop. Talk about saving the best for last! The staff and...
Connecticut memory care facilities are licensed as special care units (SCUs) in assisted living communities. Also known as Assisted Living Services Agencies (ALSAs), these communities are licensed by the Department of Public Health’s Facility Licensing and Investigations Section. A licensed ALSA can provide assisted living services and memory care services in a Managed Residential Community (MRC).[01]
The laws and regulations for memory care SCUs mostly overlap with assisted living communities, but reviewing the detailed requirements below may bring you peace of mind while considering memory care for your loved one.
Seniors who need memory care in Connecticut aren’t required to be screened or assessed before moving into the specialized care unit (SCU) of an assisted living community. However, all seniors must complete a service program with a registered nurse, and it should include a summary of all current needs and both the type and schedule of services needed.[02]
It may also be helpful to understand the requirements of the SCU staff who will care for and interact with your loved one:[02]
In addition, communities must have a 24-hour on-call nurse.[02] Other caregiving staff who are awake and on site at all hours can be scheduled depending on the senior’s needs.[01]
Just as they would in a standard assisted living community, your loved one should receive basic services such as laundry, transportation, housekeeping, and meals. Plus, each senior should be given a written disclosure that outlines what their memory care services are in addition to other community-specific details:[02]
In addition to each memory care program’s dementia-friendly layout, your senior loved one’s living space should follow the same guidelines as an assisted living community:[02]
While Connecticut doesn’t have specific square foot requirements or guidelines for the maximum number of seniors per unit, you can contact the community you’re interested in for more information.
Connecticut State Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: 860-509-8000
Email: askdph@ct.gov
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
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It may bring peace of mind to know you can find information on the licenses and inspections of the communities you’re interested in. The Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health inspects Assisted Living Services Agencies (ALSAs) every two years, and they share updated information on licenses and inspection reports with the public.[01]
Via the State of Connecticut License Lookup site, choose Assisted Living Service Agency from the “License Type” menu. In the “Business Name/DBA” textbox, type the name of the community you’re interested in. Then, choose Connecticut from the “State” menu and click the “Submit” button. The inspection reports for the community can be viewed by clicking the blue “Details” button.
Connecticut Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Services Agency, Residential Care Homes.
National Center for Assisted Living. 2022 ed. Assisted Living State Regulatory Review.
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