
16 Memory Care Facilities near Bethel, CT
Also serving communities of Redding.
There are 16 Memory Care Facilities in the Bethel area, with 1 in Bethel and 15 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Bethel is $8,150 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,120. Cheaper nearby regions include Danbury with an average starting cost of $7,372.
To help you with your search, browse the 34 reviews below for memory care facilities in Bethel. On average, consumers rate memory care in Bethel 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Danbury with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Bethel, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Bethel, CT
Maplewood at Stony Hill
Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield...
Maplewood at Danbury
Just Like Home's Dogwood Home
The Village at Brookfield Common
Maplewood at Newtown
Brookdale Wilton
The Greens at Cannondale
Keystone Place at Wooster Heights
Ridgefield Station Senior Living
Meadow Ridge
Church Hill Village
Sunrise of Wilton
The Hearth at Southbury
Pomperaug Woods
The Watermark at East Hill
What to Consider About Memory Care in Bethel
Bethel is situated in southwestern Connecticut in Fairfield County, where well over 12 percent of seniors receiving Medicare are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This rate is higher than average and is expected to grow by almost 20 percent by 2025.
The community of Bethel is home to a little under 10,000 people, about 14 percent of whom are seniors. To serve local seniors with dementia, Bethel has one memory care facility, and there are nine more nearby. In the Bethel region, memory care facilities may be referred to as special care units. SCUs have separate licensure requirements from assisted living facilities, and they are regulated by the Connecticut State Department of Health.
- According to data gathered by the American Lung Association, Fairfield County's ozone pollution levels are high, but its short-term particle pollution levels are good. Since seniors are vulnerable to ozone pollution, especially seniors with certain conditions, families may want to consider Bethel's air quality as they're researching local memory care options.
- In Connecticut, Social Security benefits are taxable for seniors whose income level is above a certain level. Other types of retirement income, including pensions and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts, are fully taxable. This may affect how much money can be put toward memory care expenses in Bethel.
- Bethel is a fairly safe community, which may appeal to families who are researching memory care options in the region. It is rated safer than 71 percent of U.S. cities of all sizes, and when it is compared to cities with similar population sizes, its crime rate is considerably lower than average.
- Bethel is a relatively expensive place to live, with an overall cost of living that is about 35 percent higher than the national average and almost 20 percent higher than the state median. This may result in higher memory care expenses, which may be a consideration for families and seniors with restrictive budgets.
Paying for Memory Care in Bethel
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Bethel start around $8,150 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,294 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Bethel and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bethel
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Connecticut page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Connecticut page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Bethel
Bethel and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Bethel, please visit our Memory Care in Connecticut page.
Directory of Winners in the Bethel Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bethel
Bethel-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Connecticut are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Bethel
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Review of Maplewood at Stony Hill
I'm very interested in Maplewood at Stony Hill memory care. We looked at it and we were very impressed. The room that was offered and the woman who took us around were both lovely. I liked the fact... Read more
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Review of Maplewood at Stony Hill
I’d like to say that our time at Maplewood was filled with such caring, calming and helpful people. All of the directors and staff seemed to always go above and beyond anything we expected. My fath... Read more
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Review of Maplewood at Stony Hill
I found Maplewood to be a safe and secure environment for my Mom. Being a 90+ healthy senior, she did not need a nursing home. Our needs were met along the way. Socialization, good food, lov... Read more
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