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Memory care in Chester 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 Chester is about $6,680 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 107 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Colebrook Village is amazing. We are so blessed to have this community for my mother. The staff is very attentive and polite! Thank you!
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!Colebrook Village at Hebron opened in May of 2018. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We have 112 units and are located in a quaint small town in Eastern CT. Surrounded by flora and fauna, our building was designed to maximize the amount of...
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9.8
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31 reviews
9.8
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31 reviews
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It's always a difficult decision when a parent can't live alone anymore. After exploring several options, we felt that Elmbrook provided a place where our mom would feel most at home. The building is well...
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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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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27 reviews
9.6
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HCM provided my 93 year old mother with a wonderful welcome. Staff and residents have been friendly and warm. Everyone has gone out of their way to love her needs. Thank you.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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41 reviews
9.3
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41 reviews
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I chose this community based on ratings, feedback from people in the business, and meeting the staff. My mother is in the memory care unit. The only negative I would say is that all of her toiletries are...
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.
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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8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
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The staff at ocean Meadow is amazing. They make sure your loved one feels at home. Our father before he passed away [date removed] loved everything about the facility. The staff were so sad when he passed....
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.
Unique, boutique-style senior living…You’ve just discovered the shoreline’s best kept secret! Ocean Meadow is a specialized memory care community located in the heart of downtown Clinton, just moments from Clinton Harbor. Our community is privately owned, which fosters a unique, homelike...
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2.0
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2.0
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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...
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I cannot believe there is anywhere like OMP. The staff could not be more devoted and professional. A shame that MMH is closing it.
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.
One MacDonough Place is a not for profit assisted living community that is part of the Middlesex Health System. Our community has been serving seniors of Middlesex county for more than twenty years. Our residents enjoy the benefits of independence with the security of knowing that caring...
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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.
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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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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.
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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.
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...
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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...
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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 Chester, CT

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $6,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mashantucket, CT with an average of $5,346 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester, CT vs. nearby cities

Chester, CT
$6,680/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester, CT vs. the state and national average

Chester, CT
$6,680/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,680/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Chester, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,346/mo
Studio
$6,206/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,774/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,288/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Chester over time

Chester, CTCT stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Chester

Recent reviews for memory care in Chester

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.

Chester review score based on 28 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 11 Chester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester 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

Chester review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Chester, CT11 facilities
7.3
Chester Center, CT12 facilities
7.5

Review subcategories for Chester 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 28 reviews of 11 Chester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chester 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.
Chester, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Chester memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester 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
45.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colebrook Village at Hebron, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and HarborChase of Madison are the top-rated memory care facilities near Chester, Connecticut. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Chester, Connecticut. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Chester, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and The Residence at Ferry Park. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Chester, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chester, 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 Chester, 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 Chester, Connecticut ranges from $300 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Chester, Connecticut is $6,680. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Chester, 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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