Best Memory Care in Stamford, CT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 10 memory care providers in Stamford, CT using CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. By primary service, 6 are assisted living communities and 2 nursing homes, among others. How we rank memory care in CT
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We analyzed These are the providers in Stamford, CT our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Stamford, CT. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Residence at Summer Street
MC
AL
IL
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
113
Facility 113
CT AVG 125
Rank #10 / 71
A+Yes
84
Facility 84
CT AVG 40
Rank #3 / 126
-
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 15
Rank #58 / 91
--4
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 18
Rank #13 / 83
0.3
Facility 0.3
CT AVG 1.4
Rank #14 / 83
Atria Stamford
MC
AL
IL
RC
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
-?Yes
76
Facility 76
CT AVG 40
Rank #6 / 126
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 15
Rank #42 / 91
--1
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 18
Rank #1 / 83
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 83
The Villa at Stamford
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Stamford (North Stamford)
128
Facility 128
CT AVG 125
Rank #31 / 71
A-No
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 40
Rank #120 / 126
-
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 15
Rank #51 / 91
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
CT AVG 83.5%
Rank #20 / 66
-18
26
Facility 26
CT AVG 18
Rank #67 / 83
1.4
Facility 1.4
CT AVG 1.4
Rank #57 / 83
Edgehill
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Stamford (West Side)
46
Facility 46
CT AVG 125
Rank #64 / 71
A+Yes
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 40
Rank #89 / 126
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #6 / 91
90.2%
Facility 90.2%
CT AVG 83.5%
Rank #40 / 66
A---
Brighton Gardens of Stamford
MC
AL
Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield)
-D+Yes
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 40
Rank #100 / 126
Suite
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 15
Rank #33 / 91
--8
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 18
Rank #55 / 83
2.9
Facility 2.9
CT AVG 1.4
Rank #57 / 83
Benchmark at Stamford
MC
AL
RC
Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield)
--Yes
55
Facility 55
CT AVG 40
Rank #28 / 126
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 15
Rank #6 / 91
-A---
Waterstone on High Ridge
MC
AL
IL
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
--Yes
65
Facility 65
CT AVG 40
Rank #13 / 126
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
The Inn
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
New Canaan
--Yes
54
Facility 54
CT AVG 40
Rank #30 / 126
Studio / 1 Bed------
Maplewood at Darien
MC
AL
Darien
--Yes
62
Facility 62
CT AVG 40
Rank #19 / 126
Studio / 1 Bed------
Mozaic Concierge Living
MC
AL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head)
--No
62
Facility 62
CT AVG 40
Rank #19 / 126
1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other CT memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 10 analyzed for Stamford. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Residence at Summer Street

The Residence at Summer Street offers memory care in Stamford, CT. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers independent living and respite care. ALM Inspection Grade: A+.

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Overview of Atria Stamford

Atria Stamford offers memory care in Stamford, CT. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers independent living and respite care.

Starting Price $5,945/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Atria Stamford

Overview of The Villa at Stamford

The Villa at Stamford offers memory care in Stamford, CT. Its primary service is nursing home care; it also offers hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. ALM Inspection Grade: A-.

$288/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

Contact The Villa at Stamford

Overview of Brighton Gardens of Stamford

Brighton Gardens of Stamford offers memory care in Stamford, CT. Its primary service is assisted living. ALM Inspection Grade: D+.

Starting Price $4,104/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Brighton Gardens of Stamford

Overview of Benchmark at Stamford

Benchmark at Stamford offers memory care in Stamford, CT. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers respite care.

$4,105/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Benchmark at Stamford

Overview of Mozaic Concierge Living

Mozaic Concierge Living offers memory care in Stamford, CT. It also offers assisted living and continuing care.

Starting Price $6,595/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Mozaic Concierge Living

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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Memory Care in Stamford at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Stamford, CT. 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: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Stamford, CT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Stamford, CT

What is the average cost of memory care in Stamford, CT?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Stamford, CT is approximately $6,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Stamford, CT?

Memory care in Stamford, CT typically ranges from $4,500–$7,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Stamford, CT?

Memory care communities in Stamford, CT typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What is the primary service of the memory care communities in this guide for Stamford, CT?

By primary service, 6 are assisted living communities and 2 nursing homes, among others. Each one offers memory care.

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.