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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Essex Village, CT

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Memory care in Essex Village 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 Essex Village is about $9,350 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 152 communities, read 3524 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Middletown, Wallingford and Glastonbury.

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Summer VillaSummer Villa is an assisted living community located in Coventry, RI. Coventry, which is situated just west of West Warwick, is home to more than a dozen historic villages. The town’s rich history is evidenced in its beautiful 18th and 19th century homes, farmhouses, churches and...
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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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Cost of memory care in Essex Village, CT

The average cost of senior living in Essex Village is $9,350 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cheshire Village, CT with an average of $8,574 per month.

Memory care costs in Essex Village, CT, vs. state and national averages

Essex Village, CT
$9,350/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Essex Village, CT, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$9,350/mo

Memory care costs in Essex Village, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,298/mo
Studio
$9,132/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,085/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,631/mo

Senior living costs in Essex Village vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Essex Village, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEssex Village, CTConnecticutU.S.
Memory Care$9,350/mo$9,491/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$7,417/mo$8,134/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,240/mo$4,238/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Essex Village, CT:$9,350/mo
Connecticut:$9,491/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Essex Village, CT:$7,417/mo
Connecticut:$8,134/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Essex Village, CT:$4,240/mo
Connecticut:$4,238/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Essex Village, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Essex Village and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Essex Village, CT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Essex Village have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Essex Village, CT$7,998/mo$7,821/mo+2.3%
Connecticut$8,051/mo$7,948/mo+1.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Essex Village, CT
2024 average cost:$7,998/mo
2023 average cost:$7,821/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$8,051/mo
2023 average cost:$7,948/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Essex Village

Recent reviews for memory care in Essex Village

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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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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Essex Village review score based on 673 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 673 reviews of 152 Essex Village memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essex Village 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

Essex Village review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Essex Village, CT152 facilities
8.5
New Haven, CT60 facilities
8.6
Groton, CT145 facilities

Review subcategories for Essex Village 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 673 reviews of 152 Essex Village memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Essex Village 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.
Essex Village, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.4
Staff
3.0
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Essex Village memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex Village memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex Village, 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 Essex Village 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 Essex Village that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex Village, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.8%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.1%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.8%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essex Village 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 Essex Village Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex Village, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.3%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
68.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex Village 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 Essex Village partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex Village, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.6%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
23%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex Village 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 Essex Village communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex Village, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.2%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
53.9%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex Village 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 Essex Village offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex Village, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.4%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.4%
59.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.3%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
44.7%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
46.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Essex Village

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Connecticut memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Essex Village protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Avon, A Memory Care Community, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Colebrook Village at Hebron are the top-rated memory care facilities near Essex Village, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 152 memory care facilities near Essex Village, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Essex Village, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Spring Village at Stratford. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 152 memory care facilities near you in Essex Village, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Essex Village, 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 Essex Village, 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 Essex Village, Connecticut ranges from $$5,220 to $$11,595. The average Memory Care cost in Essex Village, Connecticut is $9,350. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Essex Village, Connecticut typically starts at $$5,220. 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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