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Maplewood at Darien
599 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
"The Team at Maplewood Darien have been amazing since we transitioned my Mother there 3 months ago. You really get a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,750
Memory Care Communities in Darien, CT
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authentic reviews in Darien, CT below include 70 memory care communities with 2112 reviews. On average in Darien, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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70 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Atria Stamford
77 Third Street , Stamford, CT 06905
"My father is in Atria Stamford. It's very appealing, it's comforting, and everything's clean. His room is very big. I...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$8,895
Benchmark at Stamford
251 Turn of River Road, Stamford, CT 06905
"It was kind of set off in the country, but it was still in Stamford. They had sitting areas that were amongst the trees...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,475
Caring Stars Winner
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill
73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855
"I took a tour of Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, and it was nice. I have no issues with them, but my father needed more...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,250
Brighton Gardens of Stamford
59 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT 06902
"I have my father in Brighton Gardens. This facility is near my home. We chose this one because the facility for memory...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,907
Edgehill
122 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford, CT 06902
"Edgehill is a happy, safe place to live. The staff is outstanding! My apartment is lovely. I am surrounded by...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
Pricing unavailable
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Wilton
96 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897
"The people at Brookdale Place were very nice. We had a good tour, and they were very helpful. The rooms were very clean...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,120
Sunrise of Wilton
211 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT 06897
"My mom moved to Sunrise of Wilton, and what I like best is that my mom is in the memory care unit. The residents were in...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,086
Maplewood at Southport
917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890
"This is a wonderful community. It is spacious, airy and open. The residents have a full schedule of activities and a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$10,650
Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
448 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
"My father is currently at Sturges Ridge of Fairfield. They have very friendly staff, wonderful activities, and a very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$12,275
High Point Center for Care at Broadview
100 Broadview Avenue, Rye Brook, NY, 10577, Rye Brook, NY 10577
The High Point Center for Care offers Broadview residents a safe, comfortable, environment that supports varying levels...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$15,406
Caring Stars Winner
Christian Fellowship House
369 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791
"Christian Fellowship House was a lovely place. I saw a single room and a double room that had two beds in it. The staff...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
Birchwood Suites
423 Clay Pitts Rd, East Northport, NY 11731
"Birchwood is in a beautiful community, pretty well-maintained, but more than what I would need at this time. The one...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
Monarch Coopers Corner
11 Mill Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Perfectly nestled along the Hutchinson River in coveted and centuries-old mill town hamlet Coopers Corner, boasting...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,950
Monarch Spring Meadows
6949 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611
"When my aunt's illness became too intense for her to remain at home, she was moved into their assisted living area. She...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,995
Caring Stars Winner
Wartburg
1 Wartburg Pl, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
"Lohman Village is a unique independent community that has a monthly rental town house offer. One and two bedrooms are...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living+2
$9,785
Divine Serenity Assisted Living
135 Old East Neck Rd., Melville, NY 11747
"I am so thankful I found this place, taking care of My father who was 80 years old was becoming hard on me and my...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,500
Amber Court of Westbury
3400 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY 11590
"My mother-in-law moved into Amber Court of Westbury, but she was only there for a little bit. She's now hospitalized and...
Low Income AffordableMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
The Alcove at Amber Court of Westbury
3400 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, NY 11590
The Alcove is a highly customized and individually personalized memory care program that specializes in helping aging...
Memory Care
$5,400
Caring Stars Winner
Maplewood at Danbury
22 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
"Maplewood at Danbury is very good. I liked the place because of the location and the décor. The location is right across...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,750
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Cities in Connecticut
Fairfield
$9,512
Greenwich
$9,450
Norwalk
$9,215
Darien
$8,740
Stamford
$8,097
Wilton
$7,494
Ridgefield
$6,335
US
$5,694
Paying for Memory Care in Darien
Memory Care costs in Darien start around $8,740 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Darien 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 Darien
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 Darien
Darien 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 Darien, please visit our Memory Care in Connecticut page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Darien
Darien is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, where 75,000 seniors have Alzheimer's disease. Of its close to 22,000 residents, roughly 12 percent are age 65 years or older and may be living with some type of dementia. Across the state, memory care facilities, also known as Alzheimer's Special Care Units (SCUs), are available to provide specialized treatment for this segment of the population. Being the smallest town along Connecticut's gold coast, Darien only has one of these facilities; however, an additional 14 are available in surrounding communities.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Darien
- Families of loved ones with dementia may find comfort in Darien's low crime rates. On a scale of 100, where 100 represents high crime, the town scores a 13.6 for violent crime and a 12.5 for property crime, much lower than the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1 in the same categories. In fact, the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metropolitan area is ranked as the #1 best city for crime compared to other mid-sized metropolitan areas across the U.S.
- Darien 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 Norwalk at Norwalk Hospital.
- A mild climate can have a beneficial effect on seniors with dementia. While Connecticut is known for its cold temperatures and snow, Darien sees much more temperate conditions in the winter months. The winter low is only 22 degrees, compared to an average low of 17 degrees statewide. Overall, the town scores a comfort index rating of 51 out of 100.
- Compared to the national index score of 100, the average cost of living in Darien is 306.3. This difference can be attributed to the cost of housing, which is more than seven times greater than the national average. Families on a tight budget may need to take this into consideration when choosing a memory care facility for their loved ones.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Darien
Darien-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.