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Memory care in Lower City 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 Lower City is about $8,728 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 177 communities, read 3998 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Avon, Torrington and Simsbury.

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Photo of Middlewoods of Farmington
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9.0
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The food is why I gave it a 4. My mother in law is having problems with the gluten free options. I think the apartment size and location of the community is all good. I would definitely recommend it, my...
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.
You can feel it the minute you walk through the front door, something is different at Middlewoods of Farmington! Perhaps it is the smell of home-made cookies baked by residents wafting from the Country Kitchen. Or maybe it is the warm greeting from the Receptionist. Or could it be the friendly...
Photo of The Atrium at Rocky Hill
55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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29 reviews
9.0
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29 reviews
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The staff from the Director to the Support staff have all been extraordinarily kind, patient and thoroughly knowledgeable about what needs to be done to help Mom continue with her adjustment at the...
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.
The Atrium at Rocky Hill is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling.Each detail of our unique, single story residence...
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Photo of Maplewood at Danbury
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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93 reviews
9.0
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93 reviews
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While the assisted living floor has many daily activities, the memory care floor is lacking substantially. There's been 3 activity directors in less than 1 yr and residents are basically put in front 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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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Photo of Maplewood at Orange
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77 Floor plans available
9.0
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56 reviews
9.0
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I thought Maplewood at Orange was very attractive, in fact it felt cozy and welcoming. The foyer/common LR was lovely with a fireplace too. The dining room was inviting, staff we encountered were pleasant...
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.
Maplewood at Orange has carefully blended a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. Just in the heart of the shopping and...
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1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.9
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23 reviews
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Pomperaug Woods was very involved in making sure that my mom's move was as painless as possible. Now, over a month after her move, they are still checking on her to make sure things are going smoothly.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Photo of East Hill
1818 Photos available
8.9
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she is higher functioning than others in her wing (just AL) and i would like them to encourage her more to spend time with IL and other areas of the facility
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events and assisted living,...
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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My experience is with the Reflections unit only - the aids seem to really know the residents and their individual habits. They are kind and caring and they really seem to understand dementia and how it...
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 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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I give everything a 5. I was really impressed with Charter when I was visiting and now that my sister has been there a month, I'm still very impressed and satisfied with the choice. When a new person moves...
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
Photo of The Village at Kensington Place
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33 Floor plans available
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It has been a great experience! While we were considering the place, the directors and staff were were accessible as you might have expected, but now, over 6 wks in, they are still every bit as available...
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 Kensington Place is an elegant country estate nestled among the scenic Hanging Hills of Meriden, CT. Our beautifully manicured campus surrounded by woodlands provides comfortable outdoor sitting areas and the setting for fitness, arts, and leisure activities. A terrace off the main...
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Photo of The Landing of Poughkeepsie
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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Staff - the aids are amazing and very helpful. Apartment size - you get what you pay for, the current apartment is very good for one person with lots of storage. The whole place is clean and welcoming. There...
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.
Minutes from shopping and entertainment, minutes from historical sites, Vassar Farm Ecological Preserve, is The Landing of Poughkeepsie assisted living community for Dutchess County’s independent-minded, senior adults.Our inclusive rent model includes dining, utilities, basic cable, and a...
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Photo of Carriage Green at Milford
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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38 reviews
8.8
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38 reviews
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The nurses and most of the aides are great, and the food is well liked. The location is very convenient since it is close to home. One resident is able to live independently, while another requires a higher...
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.
Carriage Green at Milford is nestled in a residential neighborhood in the quaint New England town of Milford, CT. Our superb location complements the quality of life found within our community, where residents enjoy a wonderful quality of life and carefree lifestyle that is secure and...
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Photo of Benchmark at South Farms
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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Overall experience is great. Facility is beautiful, staff are great, activities are very good, food is good, single room size is good, shared room is small
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 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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Photo of Brookdale West Hartford
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8.8
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Quality of care is good, available activities are good, food was great but they've changed chefs, so now it's declined. The facility is clean and well maintained - it's great. The apartment is very spacious...
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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Photo of The Village at East Farms
2121 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
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50 reviews
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My husband has been in the village in memory care for about one month now he is adjusting well I am also adjusting well. The place is beautiful. The activities are great. He usually participates in most of...
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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Photo of The Reserve at East Longmeadow
1717 Photos available
8.7
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91 reviews
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So far the accommodations have been great. The Staff is wonderful and the activities they offer have my mother more active than she has been in a very long time.
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.
Situated in a lovely, suburban neighborhood just outside of amenity-rich Springfield, The Reserve at East Longmeadow offers premium Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Backed by LCB Senior Living’s more than 30 years of excellence, The Reserve provides attentive service and...
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Photo of Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence
66 Photos available
8.6
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75 reviews
8.6
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My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
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...
Photo of Middlewoods of Newington
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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The food is a 3 - nice variety but lots of complaints about food arriving to table cold. The value is a 3 - was a 5 but increased rent within 6 months and utilities went from free to [Amount Removed]a month....
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.
Are you looking for Award-Winning Assisted and Independent Living? If so, Middlewoods of Newington is the place for you! Within the last year the community was awarded the following: • Assisted Living Federation of America’s "Champion for Seniors"; • Connecticut Assisted Living Association's...
Photo of Heritage Woods
88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.6
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Overall, there were many positive aspects to the experience. However, it may be helpful for families to ask detailed questions about how the community supports residents with changing needs, particularly...
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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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Photo of East Village Place
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8.6
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It's not been a smooth transition for my parents. They both have had health issues. Most of the staff has been great but a few of the aides have been less than diligent. I sympathize because I think they are...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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Photo of East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living
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5 my mother has settled in nicely. The staff is very good, they are professional and caring and the facility is always clean.
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.
At East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
Photo of Keystone Commons
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It's well maintained, staff is great and there is always something to do. It's very comfortable. I have given several friends a tour. And one of them is moving in at the end of the month. We are very...
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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5 stars. No question. Staff RCAs are great very well trained. Lots of support on all levels. At Suffield there are 6 levels of care. My mom is at 5. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. There is a...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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Photo of The Fountains at Millbrook
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My mom lived at the fountains for 2 1/2 years until she recently passed away at 100 years old. Her time at the Fountains was an absolute delight for her as the accommodations were beautiful, the staff was...
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.
The Fountains at Millbrook, located in Millbrook, NY is set on 200 beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley.We offer Independent Living with Cottages with garages and one and two bedroom apartments in our main building that is hotel like. All apartments and cottages have full kitchens. We have 27...
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They were great with mom, but limited to what she needed, she needs 24hr care, I really thought they were a great fit, but mom needed more. The staff was great especially nurse [name removed], when she...
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.
ALL TOURS MUST BE SCHEDULED THROUGH SOUTHMAYD HOME.
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Photo of Sarawood Assisted Living
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My mom's doing ok. I'm happy with Sarawood. I feel comfortable with the staff, they call when she's having a problem or just wants to talk to me. She's not getting much exercise but some of that is her lack...
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.
Sarawood Assisted Living is a charming Victorian home with a capacity for 28 residents, nestled on two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the highlands of Holyoke, MA. All rooms are private, with some featuring private half-baths, while others share a bathroom (typically no more than two...
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Cost of memory care in Lower City, CT

The average cost of senior living in Lower City is $8,728 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bristol, CT with an average of $8,275 per month.

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

Lower City, CT
$8,728/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,728/mo

Memory care costs in Lower City, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,158/mo
Studio
$8,505/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,954/mo

Senior living costs in Lower City 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: Lower City, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLower City, CTConnecticutU.S.
Memory Care$8,728/mo$9,388/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,544/mo$7,821/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,712/mo$4,243/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Lower City, CT:$8,728/mo
Connecticut:$9,388/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Lower City, CT:$7,544/mo
Connecticut:$7,821/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Lower City, CT:$4,712/mo
Connecticut:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Lower City, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Lower City 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.

Lower City, CTCT stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Lower City, CT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lower City 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
Lower City, CT$7,860/mo$7,969/mo-1.4%
Connecticut$8,107/mo$7,875/mo+3.0%
National$6,099/mo$5,982/mo+2.0%
Lower City, CT
2024 average cost:$7,860/mo
2023 average cost:$7,969/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$8,107/mo
2023 average cost:$7,875/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,099/mo
2023 average cost:$5,982/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lower City

Recent reviews for memory care in Lower City

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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Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Individualized attention for memory care. Several reviews mention the importance of personalized care and attention for memory care residents. At The Cascades at Stone Bridge, for example, the staff went above and beyond to help a resident adjust to their new environment and ensure they were comfortable. Similarly, at Maplewood at Da ...
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Access to a range of stimulating activities. Activities were another key factor in residents' satisfaction with their memory care communities. In Suffield by the River, for instance, residents were taken on weekly outings and encouraged to participate in a variety of engaging activities, which helped keep them mentally and socially activ ...
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Communication and transparency between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication was valued by families in their reviews. For example, at The Reserve at East Longmeadow, the staff maintained regular contact with families, providing updates on their loved ones' progress and addressing any concerns promptly. Similarly, at Maplewood at Oran ...
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Welcoming and compassionate staff. Kindness and compassion were recurring themes in reviews of memory care communities. At The Village at Buckland Court, for instance, the staff were praised for their patience and understanding towards residents, while at Colebrook Village at Hebron, the team was described as genuinely caring ...
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Secure and safe living environment. Security and safety were major concerns for families when choosing a memory care community. In Maplewood at Stony Hill, for example, the team was commended for their ability to ensure residents remained safe while still allowing them to maintain their independence. Similarly, at The Cottage a ...
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Customized meal plans and dining experiences. Quality food was a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their memory care communities. In Buckingham Heights LLC, for instance, the staff accommodated individual dietary requirements, ensuring that each resident received meals tailored to their needs. At Ridgefield Stati ...
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Lower City review score based on 734 family reviews

8.3
Review score161 facilities734 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 734 reviews of 161 Lower City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lower City 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

Lower City review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lower City, CT161 facilities
8.6
Hartford, CT0 facilities
8.4
New Haven, CT0 facilities

Review subcategories for Lower City 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 734 reviews of 161 Lower City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lower City 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.
Lower City, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.8
Friendliness
3.4
3.9
Care services
3.1
3.6
Staff
3.3
3.7
Meals & dining
3.1
3.5
Activities
3.1
3.4
Value for cost*
3.0
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Lower City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower City, 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 Lower City 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 Lower City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lower City, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.6%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.9%
69.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lower City 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 Lower City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lower City, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.7%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.9%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower City 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 Lower City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower City, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
55.3%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.8%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23%
22.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower City 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 Lower City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower City, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.6%
40%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.8%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Lower City 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 Lower City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower City, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.8%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.5%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.2%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
62.7%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.2%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.4%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Lower City

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 Lower City 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, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Spring Village at Danbury are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lower City, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 177 memory care facilities near Lower City, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lower City, Connecticut are Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, Southwick Village and Spring Village at Stratford. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 177 memory care facilities near you in Lower City, Connecticut typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lower City, 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 Lower City, 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 Lower City, Connecticut ranges from $6555 to $10110. The average Memory Care cost in Lower City, Connecticut is $8,728. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lower City, Connecticut typically starts at $6555. 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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