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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 130 memory care communities in CT using CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CT
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Avg Walk Score: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Connecticut. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 113The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Connecticut. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Connecticut

Info below is compiled from the CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Edgehill
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Stamford (West Side)
46
Facility 46
CT AVG 113
Rank #100 / 119
Yes
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 47
Rank #197 / 264
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #9 / 132
88.9% C----
Regency House Of Wallingford I
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Wallingford (Wallingford Center)
130
Facility 130
CT AVG 113
Rank #39 / 119
No
39
Facility 39
CT AVG 47
Rank #161 / 264
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 15
Rank #45 / 132
93.8% -20
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 19
Rank #78 / 102
3.2
Facility 3.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #79 / 102
3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Bridgeport (Brooklawn/St. Vincent)
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 113
Rank #114 / 119
No
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 47
Rank #143 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 15
Rank #25 / 132
88.7% -2
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 19
Rank #15 / 102
0.5
Facility 0.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #30 / 102
The Villa at Stamford
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Stamford (North Stamford)
128
Facility 128
CT AVG 113
Rank #43 / 119
No
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 47
Rank #252 / 264
-
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 15
Rank #79 / 132
93.0% -31
70
Facility 70
CT AVG 19
Rank #81 / 102
2.3
Facility 2.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #66 / 102
StoneRidge Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Mystic
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 113
Rank #103 / 119
Yes
24
Facility 24
CT AVG 47
Rank #199 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed- 86.8% ----
Meadow Ridge
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
West Redding
59
Facility 59
CT AVG 113
Rank #95 / 119
Yes
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 47
Rank #263 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #9 / 132
79.7% C-16
43
Facility 43
CT AVG 19
Rank #72 / 102
2.7
Facility 2.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #70 / 102
Waveny LifeCare Network
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
New Canaan (Farm Road)
106
Facility 106
CT AVG 113
Rank #59 / 119
No
12
Facility 12
CT AVG 47
Rank #242 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed- 65.8% ----
Academy Point at Mystic
MC
AL
RC
Mystic
77
Facility 77
CT AVG 113
Rank #81 / 119
Yes
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 47
Rank #78 / 264
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #9 / 132
94.8% C-9
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #24 / 102
0.2
Facility 0.2
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #17 / 102
Autumn Lake Healthcare at New Britain
MC
NH
SNF
New Britain (Brittany Farms Road)
282
Facility 282
CT AVG 113
Rank #4 / 119
No
34
Facility 34
CT AVG 47
Rank #178 / 264
-
11
Facility 11
CT AVG 15
Rank #76 / 132
90.4% -25
75
Facility 75
CT AVG 19
Rank #84 / 102
3.0
Facility 3.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #75 / 102
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cromwell (Main Street Historic District)
175
Facility 175
CT AVG 113
Rank #16 / 119
No
37
Facility 37
CT AVG 47
Rank #169 / 264
-
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 15
Rank #79 / 132
96.0% -26
76
Facility 76
CT AVG 19
Rank #85 / 102
2.9
Facility 2.9
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #73 / 102
Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
MC
AL
RC
Fairfield (Mill Plain)
100
Facility 100
CT AVG 113
Rank #62 / 119
Yes
52
Facility 52
CT AVG 47
Rank #115 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #9 / 132
96.0% C-2
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 19
Rank #37 / 102
2.5
Facility 2.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #68 / 102
West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
West Hartford (Fernridge Place)
160
Facility 160
CT AVG 113
Rank #20 / 119
Yes
67
Facility 67
CT AVG 47
Rank #69 / 264
-
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 15
Rank #45 / 132
81.3% -31
82
Facility 82
CT AVG 19
Rank #87 / 102
2.6
Facility 2.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #69 / 102
Atria Stamford
MC
AL
IL
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
-Yes
76
Facility 76
CT AVG 47
Rank #43 / 264
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 15
Rank #66 / 132
--1
-
Facility -
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 102
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 102
Brookdale Wilton
MC
AL
Wilton (South Wilton)
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 113
Rank #91 / 119
Yes
32
Facility 32
CT AVG 47
Rank #186 / 264
1 Bed
48
Facility 48
CT AVG 15
Rank #2 / 132
93.8% A+8
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #40 / 102
0.8
Facility 0.8
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #37 / 102
Hamden Health Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Hamden
153
Facility 153
CT AVG 113
Rank #23 / 119
No
28
Facility 28
CT AVG 47
Rank #194 / 264
Private Rooms- 87.3% ----
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Overview of Atria Crossroads Place

Settling in the peaceful neighborhood of One Beechwood Drive, Waterford, CT, Atria Crossroads Place is an ideal senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a wide range of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, alongside a memory care neighborhood with studio and shared suites, the community provides relaxing and secure residences. With a team of kind and dedicated professionals, residents receive proper care and assistance 24/7.

Atria Crossroads Place fosters a bright and friendly environment, providing seniors with social, educational, cultural, and fitness opportunities. Focusing on memory care, the community offers the Life Guidance program that enhances the quality of life of seniors through Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups and more services. With three chef-prepared meals every day, residents experience wonderful dining at multiple dining venues within the community grounds. The pet-friendly community is equipped with a fitness center, a salon and spa, an onsite sundries shop, a courtyard, and a sunlit patio that ensures the seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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Overview of The Residence at Ferry Park

The Residence at Ferry Park undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The Residence at Ferry Park offers senior living enriched by diversity, elevated by accommodations, and enhanced by lifestyle.

The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Stamford. The lifestyle is an easy and worry-free community; residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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Overview of HarborChase of Branford

HarborChase of Branford offers assisted living and memory care. It is a luxurious community that provides a comfortable environment in a stimulating atmosphere. The senior living community ensures residents can create memorable moments through the elevated lifestyle and experiences. Just as sophisticated and graceful as any other of their sister communities, HarborChase of Branford makes residents thrive in its charming environment.

As a member of the HarborChase community, Branford is a senior living community, and being a resident means you are celebrated every day. The community is about raising the standard of simple everyday living– they boast their daily-chef-cooked meals, restaurant, restaurant-style dining, hair salon, fitness center, library and fireplace, and courtyard with fountain. Their professional care staff is committed to ensuring residents can live their best life possible the HarborChase way.

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Overview of Spring Village at Stratford

In its third year of operation, Spring Village at Stratford on Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut, is a three-story assisted living community offering memory care, respite services, and standard assisted living. The facility provides occupants with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, each designed to be personalized with a resident’s own furnishings and decor for comfort and familiarity.

The neighborhood scores 44 on the Walk Score scale, reflecting a somewhat walkable area where a car is required for most trips, with some services accessible on foot. This setting suits families who cherish a quieter residential environment and those who don’t mind transportation for daily errands and outings. Daily life here centers on compassionate, 24/7 care from a well-trained staff. Housekeeping and linen services are provided, lessening the burden of household upkeep. Occupants enjoy anytime dining with homemade meals prepared fresh daily and tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences. The home encourages active engagement via weekly activities and outings, plus spiritual services for those seeking faith-based connection. Fitness and recreation programs support residents’ wellness and social engagement with others. For occupants without personal transportation, the community offers transportation services, so it’s easier to reach appointments, shopping, and events. Pet-friendly policies let residents bring their animals, which can give comfort and companionship during this life stage. Spring Village at Stratford can provide memory care services for those with cognitive decline, plus respite care choices for families needing momentary, short-term placement.

Spring Village at Stratford changed operating management and received state licensing approval with specified compliance requirements for staffing and quality assurance. With no documented deficiencies in its licensing review, the facility demonstrates a commitment to meeting regulatory metrics.

Families considering the home must schedule a tour to see the residence options, meet the care team, and understand the daily culture and social environment firsthand. This personal visit will help determine if its amenities, activity level, and care approach suit your loved one.

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Overview of KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol

KindCare at Bristol is a senior living community providing a range of services in Bristol, CT. As its name suggests, kindness is at the heart of this community’s mission, ensuring that each resident is treated with respect, dignity, and warmth. Specializing in assisted living services, Kindcare at Bristol also provides top-notch therapy services, respite care, and memory care services to those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive conditions. Residents are guaranteed to feel a sense of belonging at KindCare as the dedicated team goes above and beyond to foster strong relationships and trust with and amongst residents. KindCare is a community where residents seek to thrive and enrich their lives and are adequately supported to do so. The recently renovated community is built on comfort, connection, and kindness; its fully equipped amenities help with the resident’s holistic wellness and maintain an elevated lifestyle. Accommodations include an art studio, a library, common areas, lounge areas, and an elegant dining room. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, specialized memory care training, and transportation, among others.

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Overview of The Greens at Greenwich

The Greens at Greenwich exclusively focuses on memory care services, which has created a wonderful experience in fully supporting all residents. They boast a dedicated team of care staff who celebrate each unique individual by ensuring complete care and attention to the residents. The Greens provide a home where every individual, from staff to residents, can build new connections and create new memories in their new home.

The memory care place offers many support services that help residents feel a sense of belonging. These include outdoor spaces and paths that provide a serene and peaceful environment for relaxation and reflection. Essential services are weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen, transportation, and a recreation room for fun activities– all delivered by the compassionate and caring staff.

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Overview of Brookdale West Hartford

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale West Hartford provides exceptional service for memory care and assisted living seniors. The home strives to offer a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by providing options that cater to each individual’s needs while maintaining independence and individuality. The community is guaranteed to give a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation.

The lifestyle at Brookdale West Hartford is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. All-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services; management pride itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, unparalleled by its remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.

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Overview of Whitney Center

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Hamden, CT, Whitney Center is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community also provides assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation services, and skilled nursing to meet residents’ healthcare needs. With especially designed and spacious floor plans, residents can find the right accommodation according to their preferences.

Residents will not run out of things to do, with plenty of recreational events and engaging programs. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, ensuring residents can easily access their needs and leisure. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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AVIVA West Hartford

1 Hamilton Heights Dr, West Hartford, CT 06119
Overview of Aviva West Hartford

Operating for 3 years, Aviva West Hartford is a 3-story building at 1 Hamilton Heights Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut. It provides a breadth of housing options spanning studio and one and two-bedroom units to cater to different preferences and needs.

The area around Aviva West Hartford has a Walk Score of 35, meaning it’s somewhat walkable. While a few nearby services may be accessible on foot, most trips demand transportation. This setting may charm occupants and families preferring a quieter neighborhood environment over a busier commercial area.

Aviva West Hartford underwent a state licensure process that resulted in a Change of Ownership Consent Order. Key operational areas were addressed: staffing, medication management, abuse prevention, infection control, and quality assurance. The facility was approved to operate.

To see the room options and daily environment, the best way is for families considering Aviva West Hartford to tour it in person.

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Overview of The Residence at Westport

Five years into its run, The Residence at Westport occupies a three-story building at 1141 Post Rd E in Westport, Connecticut. It covers a wide range of care: assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, all under one roof, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose from. The Walk Score here is 58, moderately walkable, so some errands work on foot while others still need a car.

Rehabilitation services, nursing services, and 24-hour staffing cover the medical side, while medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry handle the day-to-day. Respite care is available too, for families who need short-term coverage rather than a permanent move.

The Engagement Program builds in continuing education, cultural activities, physical wellness, and recreational time, giving residents more than a loose activities calendar to work with.

Connecticut’s Department of Public Health, through its Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, handles the state inspections here. Past reviews have tended to center on resident rights and protections and how care gets documented.

Between the range of care types, the rehabilitation and nursing services layered on top of daily support, and a named engagement program, The Residence at Westport is built for residents who may need to shift between care levels over time, without needing to leave the building to do it.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Connecticut

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Connecticut?

Assisted living in Connecticut supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Connecticut Medicaid cover memory care?

Connecticut Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Connecticut) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 130 memory care communities in Connecticut. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Connecticut?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Connecticut, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Connecticut?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.