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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 $8,030 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 179 communities, read 3708 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Skilled Nursing Facility, which offers separate and distinct units for Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, as well as traditional Long Term...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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 Alterra Clare Bridge of Glastonbury
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.
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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.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
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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, 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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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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.
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 The Mary Wade Home - Boardman Residence
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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: 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.
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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.
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I like the care here from the great staff at this clean community. The meals are good and they have a great chief. They have a room with a beautiful view over lookng the ocean. I would recommend this...
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.
Seacrest Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the historic and scenic West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. West Haven has been an established township since 1648 and sits right along the shoreline, hosting a beautiful and relaxing beach. Our gorgeous senior living...

Cost of memory care in Lower City, CT

The average cost of senior living in Lower City is $8,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,956 per month.

Memory care costs in Lower City, CT, vs. nearby cities

Lower City, CT
$8,030/mo
$8,190/mo

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

Lower City, CT
$8,030/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,030/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,893/mo
Studio
$6,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,651/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,641/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,274/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$8,030/mo$8,872/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$7,937/mo$8,788/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$5,718/mo$6,344/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Lower City, CT:$8,030/mo
Connecticut:$8,872/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Lower City, CT:$7,937/mo
Connecticut:$8,788/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Lower City, CT:$5,718/mo
Connecticut:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,161/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.

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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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lower City, CT$8,378/mo$8,509/mo-1.5%
Connecticut$8,341/mo$8,316/mo+0.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Lower City, CT
2024 average cost:$8,378/mo
2023 average cost:$8,509/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$8,341/mo
2023 average cost:$8,316/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lower City

Recent reviews for memory care in Lower City

The Atrium at Rocky Hill

4.4
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated correctly. Overall, it was a much better place than the nursing home he is in now.

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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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 792 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 792 reviews of 163 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, CT163 facilities
8.3
Torrington, CT199 facilities
8.4
Bantam, CT210 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 792 reviews of 163 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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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
58.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.7%
69.2%
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*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
62.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
25.7%
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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
36.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.7%
20.7%
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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%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
51.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
22.5%
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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
63.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
45.5%
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colebrook Village at Hebron, Spring Village at Danbury and Maplewood at Danbury are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lower City, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 179 memory care facilities near Lower City, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lower City, Connecticut are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Spring Village at Danbury and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 179 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 $300 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Lower City, Connecticut is $8,030. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lower City, Connecticut typically starts at $300. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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