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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waterbury, CT
If your loved one needs memory care in Waterbury, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Waterbury, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Waterbury incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Waterbury memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Waterbury, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newberry Corner, West Torrington and Torringford.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Guilford, Southington and Middletown.
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9.6
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38 reviews
I would tell them to be aware that anything extra has a price. For a nurse to administer meds it costs extra. To have your meal in your room instead of the dining room it costs extra, that was some 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.
The Village at East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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8.9
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21 reviews
What we like the most about the Southmayd Home for Women, is that we feel that our loved one is in a safe place. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Southmayd Home to other...
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.
Families who want for their loved one a more personalized residential care experience than the typical franchise facility have long seen Southmayd Home as a local jewel. For well over a century, Southmayd has provided ladies around greater Waterbury residential living with assisted care- at a...
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9.8
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72 reviews
Beautiful well-maintained facilities and grounds. Friendly staff that are eager to make your stay comfortable. Price has increased nine percent in each of the last two years which will draw down savings...
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.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
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22 reviews
The Ivy provides a loving & caring environment for its residents & families. Our initial tour of this community convinced me that this would be a good place for mom. Mom moved in with a great deal of...
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.
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15 reviews
Yes, staff goes out of their way to be helpful. As a family member they allow me to be able to know Mom is cared for 24/7 when I'm not with her which gives me the freedom to do the things I still need to do....
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.
Located in Southington, Connecticut, The Orchards provides easy access to shopping, medical services and other services offered in downtown Southington. Each resident enjoys the privacy of their own studio, one or two bedroom apartment with all the benefits of a full service community. The...
8.0
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[name removed] has been several times, and mom is more alert, participating in exercises, engaging in conversations! Much improvement! The place is beautiful open, sunny, all the members are smiling, saying...
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.
Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit residential assisted living community that offers a warm and caring atmosphere with an exemplary health care staff. There are 2 levels of care in our community; assisted living and our secure memory care neighborhood...
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1 review
We chose KindCare at Bristol because it is a brand new facility, cleanliness, location despite cost and initial "community fee" we were charged. Also, memory care unit is specific to my mother's...
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.
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.
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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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It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
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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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Waterbury, CT
The average cost of senior living in Waterbury is $11,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,846 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waterbury, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waterbury, CT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Waterbury
Recent reviews for memory care in Waterbury
Brookdale West Hartford
4.5
We chose Brookdale West Hartford because I knew the sales rep. We needed to make a quick move and they were amenable to everything we requested and it is was in a good location as well. The staff are very accommodating. The sales staff, nurses, activity director, CNA's - everybody. My only ...
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Maplewood at Newtown
5.0
For overall feedback, my seems to be very happy at Maplewood, loves the staff and has connected well with many of the residents. I know she has been participating in some of the activities too - hopefully more as we transition back to things post Covid19. She seems very happy! I want to thank ...
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Monarch Southbury
4.5
The times I have been there, the pace is clean and the staff are friendly. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they did a good job with keeping the residents safe. Overall, they are very good with keeping our family informed of my sisters care, which was important to us. They do seem to have a lot of ...
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Waterbury review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 11 Waterbury memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Waterbury 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
Waterbury review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Waterbury 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 29 reviews of 11 Waterbury memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waterbury 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.Waterbury, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Waterbury memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterbury memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury 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
54.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waterbury 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 Waterbury 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
54.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterbury 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 Waterbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterbury, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterbury 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 Waterbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterbury 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 Waterbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Village at Stratford, Maplewood at Orange and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waterbury, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Waterbury, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Waterbury, Connecticut are Spring Village at Stratford, Maplewood at Orange and Maplewood at Danbury. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Waterbury, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, Connecticut ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Waterbury, Connecticut is $11,283. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Waterbury, 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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