30 Memory Care Facilities near Branford, CT
There are 30 Memory Care Facilities in the Branford area, with 1 in Branford and 29 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Branford is $6,150 per month. This is higher than the national median of $4,650. Cheaper nearby regions include East Haven with an average starting cost of $5,000.
To help you with your search, browse the 27 reviews below for memory care facilities in Branford. Better rated regions include Hamden with an average rating of 4.2 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 Branford, call (855) 863-8283.
1 Memory Care Facility in Branford, CT
The Hearth at Gardenside
Promotion ends in 10 days!
Save up to $9,000, must take financial possession by 4/30/19. Terms and conditions apply.
29 Memory Care Facilities near Branford, CT
The Hearth at Southbury
Promotion ends in 10 days!
Save up to $9,000, must take financial possession by 4/30/19. Terms and conditions apply.
Carriage Green at Milford
Benchmark at Split Rock
The Village at South Farms
The Saybrook at Haddam
The Village at Mariner's Point
The Atrium at Rocky Hill
The Village at East Farms
Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull
The Shoreline of Clinton
Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
Maplewood at Orange
Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull
The Hearth at Tuxis Pond
Promotion ends in 10 days!
Savings up to $1,500! Must take financial possession by 4/30/19. Terms and conditions apply.
Atria Greenridge Place
Atria Stratford
Sunrise of East Setauket
Promotion ends in 41 days!
Sunrise of East Setauket is offering a Spring Promotion and will offer 10% off any room if occupi... (more)
Meadow Mills Assisted Living Memory Care
The Village at Kensington Place
Brookdale Rocky Hill
Promotion ends in 6 days!
Spring Promotion: Moving Made Easy. For new residents: $500 Off the Community Fee, 1/2 Off First ... (more)
Coachman Square at Woodbridge
Maplewood at Southport
Mulberry Gardens of Southington
The Watermark at East Hill
Promotion ends in 6 days!
Spring Promotion: Moving Made Easy. For new residents: $500 Off the Community Fee, 1/2 Off First ... (more)
Atria Farmington
Atria Larson Place
Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation ...
Church Hill Village
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What to Consider About Memory Care in Branford
More than 75,000 seniors across the state of Connecticut are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which has prompted an increasing demand for access to dementia care. In the town of Branford, 21.5 percent of its 28,000 residents are aged 65 years and older and may have a cognitive condition that requires them to seek treatment at a memory care facility. Only one of these facilities, known as Alzheimer's Special Care Units (SCUs), is located in Branford, but 29 other SCUs are available in nearby communities.
- The safety of a town can be an important factor when choosing a memory care facility. On a scale of 100, with 100 being high crime, Branford scores a 27.3 for violent crime and a 37.7 for property crime, which is close to the U.S. national averages of 31.1 and 38.1 in the same categories, respectively. These rates are low compared to the general New Haven-Milford metropolitan area scores of 36 and 41.6.
- The overall cost of living in Branford is rated 126, compared to the U.S. national average of 100. This number also exceeds the average cost of living across the state, which is 118. The biggest factors in this difference are housing and transportation costs. Families may will likely need to factor these high costs into their budget.
- Though Connecticut is known for its harsh winter weather, residents of Branford may find the climate to be more temperate. The average winter low is 21 degrees, which is relatively mild compared to a statewide average of 17. Overall, the town receives a comfort index score of 45 out of 100.
- Branford has no available facilities in the event of a medical emergency or illness, and the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care is located in New Haven (Yale New Haven Hospital), which is about a 15-minute drive from the town center.
Paying for Memory Care in Branford
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Branford start around $6,150 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $4,800 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Branford 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 Branford
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 Branford
Branford and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living 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 Branford, please visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
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Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Branford
Branford-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Connecticut are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.
