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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fairfield University, CT

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Memory care in Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University is about $9,745 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 363 communities, read 9427 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as New Haven, Danbury and Stamford.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
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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, 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.
At the very base of Cedar Mountain, surrounded by fresh air and a beautiful natural landscape, you'll find Cedar Mountain Commons. This is an extraordinary senior living community - a meeting place of spirited people, family traditions and fond memories. Living here, in the assisted or...
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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Im sending my uncle there starting next month. Im very happy with what they offer. Place is very clean and staff is caring and professional.
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.
Photo of Ridge Street Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of The Longview Assisted Living Residence at Christian Health Care Center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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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.
The Vista is bringing a new kind of retirement living to northern New Jersey. Designed to address an unmet need for independent-senior living, The Vista will be unlike any other independent-living community in the area, offering advanced, innovative programming and amenities based on the most...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Fairfield University, CT

The average cost of senior living in Fairfield University is $9,745 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milford city , CT with an average of $8,275 per month.

Memory care costs in Fairfield University, CT, vs. state and national averages

Fairfield University, CT
$9,745/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Fairfield University, CT, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$9,745/mo

Memory care costs in Fairfield University, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,707/mo
Studio
$8,875/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,842/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,708/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfield University 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: Fairfield University, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfield University, CTConnecticutU.S.
Memory Care$9,745/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$8,466/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$6,079/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Fairfield University, CT:$9,745/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfield University, CT:$8,466/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Fairfield University, CT:$6,079/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Fairfield University, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University, CT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fairfield University 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairfield University, CT$8,438/mo$8,513/mo-0.9%
Connecticut$8,051/mo$7,948/mo+1.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Fairfield University, CT
2024 average cost:$8,438/mo
2023 average cost:$8,513/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Fairfield University

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairfield University

Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living in Huntington, NY

4.1
It is a small family owned facility. Adequate amount of staff. They do a good job taking care of the residents, always clean and well groomed. The facility is dated looking, furnishings are old but they do keep it clean. Visiting space is very limited and hours for visiting is limited to a few ...
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Maplewood at Darien

4.6
The Maplewood at Darien was the perfect solution for my 89 year old mom who was unable to live alone. In addition to having memory loss , my mom struggles with anxiety issues, the kind, compassionate and competent staff have embraced my sweet mom and created a community of care and purpose. I ...
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Orchard Estate of Woodbury

4.9
The restaurant was clean, along with the bathrooms, and the rooms that I visited. I would let people to look at this community. I think the staff is excellent. The community is beautiful and brand new.

Fairfield University review score based on 1,560 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1560 reviews of 363 Fairfield University memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairfield University 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

Fairfield University review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Fairfield University, CT363 facilities
8.4
New Haven, CT60 facilities
8.2
Torrington, CT178 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairfield University 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 1,560 reviews of 363 Fairfield University memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairfield University 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.
Fairfield University, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.6
Meals & dining
3.0
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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Fairfield University memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield University memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfield University, 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 Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfield University, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.6%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.9%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfield University, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield University, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.9%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfield University, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.4%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
46.8%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfield University, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.8%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.5%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
47.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Fairfield University

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 Fairfield University protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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