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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Branford, CT
If your loved one needs memory care in Branford, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Branford, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Branford incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Branford memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Branford, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Rock, Hill and Dwight.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Guilford, Middletown and Southington.
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8.5
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10 reviews
During my first tour I was so amazed at how friendly all the employees were, I actually suspected they had been coached to act friendly when they saw someone on tour. My suspicion was totally unfounded! ...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis Senior Living of Branford. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our purpose-built...
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9.8
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52 reviews
I would give fives across-the-board on all questions. I am exceptionally happy with the choice that was made. I have been singing your praises ever since I've gone on the initial interviews and tours of 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.
Maplewood at Orange has carefully blended a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. Just in the heart of the shopping and...
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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42 reviews
The facility is clean, food is good and the health care workers are great. They help getting my mother to meals and activities.
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.
Maple Woods at Hamden is located south of Sleeping Giant State Park on a hilltop overlooking the town center of Hamden, CT. This community boasts skyline views of New Haven and picturesque views of Long Island Sound. We are convenient to shops, cultural, and business attractions. Our superb...
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9.1
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13 reviews
The staff is very helpful and very kind. They are very, very good to my mom. It is a little bit expensive, but worth the money. I would and already have recommended The Landing of North Haven to others I...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
I would recommend. Mother has accepted and appears happy and content. We were attracted by the location. 12 minutes from my home.
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.
Majestic ocean views from a breathtaking seaside hilltop greet residents daily at The Village at Mariner's Point. Lavish gardens provide a setting for leisure, art, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace beautifully manicured gardens, while the 68-seat movie theater,...
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7.9
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43 reviews
Staff is very professional, courteous, and friendly. The interactions that I have observed between staff and residents is appropriately pleasant and familiar. Residents are greeted by name. The facility is...
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.
Atria Larson Place is a warm, welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Socialize in our bright, large common areas and enjoy diverse activities that allow you to pursue your interests and discover new ones. Located directly across from beautiful Lake Whitney, Atria Larson Place is close...
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22 Floor plans available
8.3
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12 reviews
Memory Care Unit is self-contained. Studio apartments with bathroom in the room. Small patient to staff ratio. It is also private pay. Parking for visitors is accessible. We are pleased with the daily...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.6
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32 reviews
My mom spent only 6 weeks in another memory care unit at a higher price facility that sent her to the ED twice for agitation and “medication management”. This resulted in a 2 week hospital stay where she...
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.
You can participate in a variety of activities to keep you physically fit and mentally sharp. Walking clubs, dancing, tai chi, and other physical activities will help you maintain and improve your mobility. You can also partake in mentally stimulating activities like open-ended discussions about...
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This is the place thing that ever happened. I do not have to worry about my loved one anymore. They are taking great care of him. This is the third place my loved one has been. We are very very pleased with...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Meadow Mills, Providing exceptional care for all levels of Memory impairment and Dementia, helping to create a better quality of life for you and your family. At Meadow Mills Memory Care we have set everything in place to ensure the safety of those with impacted memory loss, cognitive decline,...
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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.
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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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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.
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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I like the care here from the great staff at this clean community. The meals are good and they have a great chief. They have a room with a beautiful view over lookng the ocean. I would recommend this...
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.
Seacrest Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the historic and scenic West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. West Haven has been an established township since 1648 and sits right along the shoreline, hosting a beautiful and relaxing beach. Our gorgeous senior living...
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Cost of memory care in Branford, CT
The average cost of senior living in Branford is $15,104 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Saybrook Center, CT with an average of $5,782 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Branford, CT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Branford
Recent reviews for memory care in Branford
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 Mariners Point in East Haven, CT
4.0
The staff here is really friendly and they are helpful. We think that this is a big step up from the last place we were at. My loved one loves it here and they have a bunch of activities for her to get involved. She likes the food and is getting settled in nicely.
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.
Branford review score based on 54 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 13 Branford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Branford 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
Branford review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Branford 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 54 reviews of 13 Branford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Branford 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.Branford, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Branford memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Branford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Branford, 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 Branford 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 Branford 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
69.2%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Branford 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 Branford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Branford, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.9%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Branford 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 Branford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Branford, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.2%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Branford 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 Branford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Branford, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
69.2%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Branford 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 Branford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Branford, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.5%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.2%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated memory care facilities near Branford, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Branford, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Branford, Connecticut are Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Branford, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Branford, 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 Branford, 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 Branford, Connecticut ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Branford, Connecticut is $15,104. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Branford, Connecticut typically starts at $7. 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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