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Memory care in Madison 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 Madison is about $8,265 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 214 communities, read 4963 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
The Bove Health Center at Jefferson’s Ferry, a not-for-profit community sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, offers the highest level of independence possible for residents needing daily assistance. The 60 private enriched housing apartments are available for both short and...
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.
Our home is situated on three beautifully landscaped waterfront acres. The picturesque grounds and our intimate size create a comfortable home like atmosphere. Here, our seniors enjoy the benefits of twenty-four hour loving care and all ranges of assisted living services. From assistance with...
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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: 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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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.
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.
We are a 240 bed skilled nursing facility located on Long Island's South Shore. We offer subacute rehab services which offer residents the opportunity to optimize their daily functioning. We also offer long term care.  We have a specialized Young Adult Unit and an Alzheimer's...
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They're doing a good job taking care of my Dad here. It's a nice place, not overcrowded at all, and it has a nice homey feel. Dad complains about the people there being "too old", so they could use more...
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.
Olsen Rest Home is an assisted living community located in Nesconset, NY. Nesconset is a hamlet located in Long Island, an area that is widely known for its unique culture, delicious seafood and Italian cuisine and distinctive music. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy catching one of the region's many...
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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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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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This is very difficult to answer. [name removed] goes from wheelchair to bed with a lift. He does not interact with other residents or family. Bridges is fine. No place is perfect. No complaints.
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, a memory care assisted living community in Fairfield County, has been developed exclusively to offer highly individualized, expert care and 24/7 licensed nursing support, along with an engaging lifestyle that enhances quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s...
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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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Madison, CT

The average cost of senior living in Madison is $8,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oxoboxo River, CT with an average of $6,441 per month.

Memory care costs in Madison, CT, vs. nearby cities

Madison, CT
$8,265/mo

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

Madison, CT
$8,265/mo
U.S. national average
$5,015/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,265/mo

Memory care costs in Madison, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,890/mo
Studio
$8,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,038/mo

Senior living costs in Madison 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: Madison, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMadison, CTConnecticutU.S.
Memory Care$8,265/mo$8,989/mo$5,015/mo
Assisted Living$8,101/mo$8,904/mo$4,753/mo
Independent Living$7,724/mo$6,427/mo$4,212/mo
Memory Care
Madison, CT:$8,265/mo
Connecticut:$8,989/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
Assisted Living
Madison, CT:$8,101/mo
Connecticut:$8,904/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Independent Living
Madison, CT:$7,724/mo
Connecticut:$6,427/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
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Memory care costs in Madison, CT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Madison 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Madison, CT$8,366/mo$8,389/mo-0.3%
Connecticut$8,352/mo$8,323/mo+0.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,147/mo+5.5%
Madison, CT
2024 average cost:$8,366/mo
2023 average cost:$8,389/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$8,352/mo
2023 average cost:$8,323/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Madison

Recent reviews for memory care in Madison

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 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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtful and compassionate staff care. Many reviews express gratitude for the kind, caring nature of the staff at their community. At Maplewood at Orange, families praise the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with the community's caregivers.
Individualized activity programs based on residents' interests. Residents enjoy the wide range of specialized activities offered at communities like Suffield by the River, where staff members organize activities tailored to residents' unique hobbies and abilities, ensuring engagement and enjoyment.
Providing a homelike atmosphere. Reviews highlight the homelike feel of various communities, encouraging a sense of familiarity and comfort for residents. At Maplewood at Darien, for instance, the at-home atmosphere is appreciated by both residents and their families.
Communication and collaboration with families. Families value frequent, open communication between themselves and the community staff to ensure their loved ones' needs are being met. The community director at The Elms Retirement Residence sets regular meetings with senior residents and their families, both in person and virtually.
Highly skilled and attentive nursing care. Several reviews note the exceptional nursing care provided in communities, with nursing staff consistently going above and beyond to accommodate residents' medical needs. At the Maplewood at Stony Hill, the nursing team is praised for their expertise and responsiveness.
Bright, clean, and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, common areas, or outdoor spaces. The updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library at Spring Village at Stratford are also mentioned as standout features.
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Madison review score based on 926 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 926 reviews of 190 Madison memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Madison 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

Madison review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Madison, CT190 facilities
8.4
Madison Center, CT213 facilities
8.7

Review subcategories for Madison 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 926 reviews of 190 Madison memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Madison 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
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Madison memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Madison memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Madison, 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 Madison 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 Madison that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Madison, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.3%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.3%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.2%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.5%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Madison 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 Madison Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Madison, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.6%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.1%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.7%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Madison 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 Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Madison, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.4%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.4%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.2%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.2%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.7%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Madison 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 Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Madison, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.9%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.1%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Madison 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 Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Madison, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.8%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.7%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
45.8%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Madison

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