Maplewood at Darien
599 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT, 06820
4.4
(14 reviews)
"Maplewood at Darien has much to offer residents and families - from the stunning, light-drenched two-story atrium to the ultra-attentive c..."
READ MOREThere are 23 Memory Care Facilities in the Darien area, with 2 in Darien and 21 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Darien is $8,740 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Wilton with an average starting cost of 8,540.
To help you with your search, browse the review below for memory care facilities in Darien. Better rated regions include Stamford with an average rating of 5 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 Darien, call (855) 948-3865.
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599 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT, 06820
4.4
(14 reviews)
"Maplewood at Darien has much to offer residents and families - from the stunning, light-drenched two-story atrium to the ultra-attentive c..."
READ MORE1 Parklands Drive, Darien, CT, 06820
4.3
(4 reviews)
"The Residence at Selleck's Woods is tucked into a vast, grassy campus in Selleck's Woods, Connecticut. Seniors have the opportunity to engag..."
READ MORE77 Third Street , Stamford, CT, 06905
4.6
(31 reviews)
"In the beginning of 2018 we brought Mom, then age 87, to Stamford Atria from Florida so she would be close to family. Mom started in Assisted Living where we were very happy with the compassion and enthusiasm of the senior management and staff, the ..."
READ MORE59 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT, 06902
4.1
(18 reviews)
"I visited the memory care area of Brighton Gardens of Stamford and it was very nice. It almost had a New England kind of bed and breakfast cottage look about it. It looked very comforting and relaxing...."
READ MORE96 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, 06897
4.4
(12 reviews)
"I like Brookdale Wilton very much. It's older, but it's very nice and very well cared for. They have nice spaces, and the room that they showed us was fine. It is definitely on our list. The staff who gave me the tour was very nice, very informative,..."
READ MORE73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06855
4.2
(13 reviews)
"My mom moved to Maplewood at Strawberry Hill's memory care, and it's so nice. I liked everything, I just didn't like the price. The people are good and the facilities are nice, but it was getting pricey. They have different activities and memory care..."
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435 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT, 06897
4.5
(8 reviews)
"Nestled in the very heart of Fairfield County, The Greens at Cannondale is the area’s premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. For..."
READ MORE448 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Benchmark Senior Living at Sturges Ridge of Fairfield in Fairfield, CT is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value the..."
READ MORE211 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT, 06897
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consi..."
READ MORE215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT, 06905
4.3
(3 reviews)
"NOW THIS IS HOME Thrive with Waterstone on High Ridge. Experience the lifestyle you desire, filled with enriching programs, delectable di..."
READ MORE14 2nd St, Stamford, CT, 06905
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Our beautiful Assisted and Memory Care Living community provides expert, highly customizable care thanks to a seven-tier care menu, while pr..."
READ MORE1155 King Street, Greenwich, CT, 06831
3.5
(6 reviews)
"The Greens is a small facility and that makes all the difference. It is clean, pretty and the food is good. But what makes them exceptional is the staff. They are the most caring, professional, dedicated people you will ever work with. They are suppo..."
READ MORE917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT, 06890
3.5
(6 reviews)
"I went to Maplewood at Southport. I think that was the most beautiful facility that I went to, it's the most modern, a lot of the activities they had been up to date like they provide them, Alexa, for all the different people in the community. They h..."
READ MORE123 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06854
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Dining is really great! If you don't like what is offered, they will make something more to your taste. The food is always good, though, and we eat here with my mom frequently. The care staff is kind, patient, and well trained with dementia. We l..."
READ MORE162 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk, CT, 06850
3.0
(1 reviews)
"When you choose an assisted living community, you want it to feel like a home. And that’s what you’ll find at Brightview on New Canaan, alon..."
READ MORE100 Redding Road, Redding, CT, 06896
"At Meadow Ridge, you’ll enjoy a distinctive lifestyle with refinements such as luxurious apartment homes, gourmet cuisine, impeccable servic..."
READ MORE1141 Post Rd E, Westport, CT, 06880
"Welcome to Westport’s only Assisted Living community. Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best..."
READ MORE43 Old Logging Road, Stamford, CT, 06903
"Nature, fresh air and tranquility equal life's quality Old Logging Residence™ is very small and private. Unlike assisted living facilitie..."
READ MORE251 Turn of River Road, Stamford, CT, 06905
4.3
(6 reviews)
"I went here and visited the memory care area. It was beautiful, very clean, and upscale. The staff was very nice and we had no complaints about it. They showed us around, showed us the menus and the food looked very good. The amenities were very nice..."
READ MORE90 Business Park Drive, Armonk, NY, 10504
4.0
(22 reviews)
"I went to the memory care unit of The Bristal Assisted Living at Armonk and it was nice, in terms of the building itself. The staff was just as good as the other place too. There were lots of activities and the food seemed good...."
READ MOREDarien 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.
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.
Fairfield
$9,512
Greenwich
$9,450
Norwalk
$9,215
Darien
$8,740
Stamford
$8,097
Wilton
$7,494
Ridgefield
$6,335
US
$5,694
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Connecticut page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Connecticut page.
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.
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.