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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 369 communities, read 9652 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, 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, 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
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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.
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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: Memory Care
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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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO.While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide with...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Grandell is a 278 bed facility providing 24 hour comprehensive inpatient care to adults of all ages. We are conveniently located opposite the beach at Long Beach. Many of our lounges, dining rooms and resident rooms have breathtaking Atlantic ocean views. Grandell has assumed a leadership role in...
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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.
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...
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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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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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Photo of Fredric Fleming Residence
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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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, 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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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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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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...
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.

Cost of memory care in Fairfield, CT

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

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

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

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

Memory Care
$9,745/mo

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

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fairfield 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
Fairfield, 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, 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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What families are saying about memory care in Fairfield

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairfield

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 review score based on 1,607 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1607 reviews of 369 Fairfield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairfield 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 review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Fairfield, CT369 facilities
8.4
New Haven, CT60 facilities
8.2
Torrington, CT178 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairfield 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 1,607 reviews of 369 Fairfield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairfield 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, 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 memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfield, 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfield, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.9%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.2%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfield 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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfield, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfield 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfield, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.1%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
47.4%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfield, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
48.2%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Fairfield

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 protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, Maplewood at Southport and Sunrise of Fairfield are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fairfield, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 369 memory care facilities near Fairfield, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Fairfield, Connecticut are Atria West 86, Atria Forest Hills and Atria Stamford. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 369 memory care facilities near you in Fairfield, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, Connecticut ranges from $$4,305 to $$18,600. The average Memory Care cost in Fairfield, Connecticut is $9,745. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fairfield, Connecticut typically starts at $$4,305. 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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