Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Darien, CT below include 22 memory care communities with 218 reviews. On average in Darien, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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599 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
4.4
(14 reviews)
"My father has been a resident at Maplewood of Darien for 5 months. We have been very pleased with his care. His room, which is a studio, is very generously sized , the handicapped bathroom is large and the kitchenette is perfect for him. The staff i..."
$8,550
1 Parklands Drive, Darien, CT 06820
4.2
(4 reviews)
"We went to The Residence at Selleck's Woods. Talk about magnificent. It's unreal. I can't say enough about how wonderful they were. It is the lap of luxury, and I saw filet mignon on the menu. The day we went there the vice president was there, and h..."
$6,340
2 Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY 10594
Located in Westchester County just five minutes from the Connecticut border in the center of area schools, shopping and other attractions, Benchmark at Mount Pleasant is committed to helping seniors stay connected to who and what matters most to them. Opening Soon. Assisted living services with enhanced capabilities, which allow us to meet many changing healthcare needs. Engaging programs tailored around residents’ interests, including intergenerational offerings with nearby schools. Indoor and outdoor seasonal dining showcasing homemade, all-day chef-prepared meals and snacks. Outdoor spaces, such as patios and a walking path, from which to enjoy the picturesque, wooded setting. Award-winning memory care program with private, secure courtyard, sunroom and hair salon. Nursing care for those who need it and 24/7 personalized, needs-based support. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory
$6,479
448 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sturges Ridge of Fairfield was excellent. The tour was great, and the staff was great. Because it's assisted living, they didn't have full kitchens in any of the apartments. They also didn't have a washer and dryer. You have to be willing to eat the ..."
$7,650
100 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We had a good experience with Meadow Ridge. There are people who are very active there and they have programs. We visited twice and we had some of their food, but it was not a sit down, so it's difficult to really say. It was quite expensive...."
$7,805
900 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797
5.0
(7 reviews)
"I am a resident of Orchard Estate of Woodbury. It's only about three years old and small, maybe a hundred people. They have a lot of activities, and it is near my family. Everything is brand new. It's very clean. They have outdoor walks, and a bus ta..."
$6,130
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66 Wooster Heights, Danbury, CT 06810
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is a resident of Keystone Place at Wooster Heights. It is very much a welcoming home. The residents and staff are very friendly, helpful, and supportive. They have a two-bedroom, a studio, and a one-bedroom. They have a good variety of apartme..."
$4,495
135 Old East Neck Rd., Melville, NY 11747
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Divine Serenity Assisted Living looked like it was a residence that they converted to individual rooms. The time I was there, as far as I know, the residents were either on a trip or going to the doctor, so there were no residents there. The lady sho..."
$4,500
62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
5.0
(16 reviews)
"I looked at this facility for my 91yr. Old mom who has dementia. I feel it is a perfect solution for her . The staff were engaged and genuinely caring of the residents. It was a warm and cozy home without a hint of the institutionalized feel but..."
$9,000
757 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06907
5.0
(6 reviews)
"It was our good fortune to be able to have our mother move into Long Hill Home as her memory issues became too advanced for us to care for her safely in her home. A beautiful residence that looks and feels just like a single family home, but with att..."
$8,800
248 Madison Ave, Cresskill, NJ 07626
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We moved my father to this community in November. We never thought we would be able to convince him to leave his home and truthfully it was a process. He has surprised me and my sisters and I by settling in quickly and accepting help from the care te..."
$6,500
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124 Noyes Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
4.9
(10 reviews)
"My mom is at The Residence at Park Ridge. Her apartment is spacious. She is in a one-bedroom. She has a nice-sized living room and a kitchenette. We did the shared room rate because that's what she could afford, and when she was on Medicaid, like all..."
$5,000
6949 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611
4.8
(15 reviews)
"I love the Spring Meadows by Monarch. It was clean and bright. The decor was amazing. They had that soothing blue. And the residents that we passed by were really pleasant. They were all so very happy. The room itself was just amazing. It was a perfe..."
$5,595
1571 Stratfield Rd., Fairfield, CT 06825
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Sunrise of Fairfield seemed new, fresh, and clean. The attendants were very pleasant. The staff member who toured me around was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time discussing things and answering questions. Maybe they could have had a little m..."
$8,329
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71 St. Johnland Road, Smithtown, NY 11787
4.8
(16 reviews)
"Whisper Woods of Smithtown seemed very clean and very professionally run. The staff during the tour was very knowledgeable. Everything looked wonderful. It was very comfortable...."
$6,285
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369 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791
4.8
(30 reviews)
"We like Christian Fellowship House. It is a beautiful setting, and the people there seem fantastic. We are putting my parents in there together. However, they don't have any rooms at the moment, so we would have to wait. They also have a staircase, s..."
$5,000
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582 Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, NY 10965
4.7
(13 reviews)
"Since coming to live at The Promenade at Blue Hill, I have become a free spirit. Free to enjoy my retirement, with the help of caring staff and the company of great friends. Come on, join us!..."
$5,270
245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I tried to keep my husband Rich home for as long as possible. He was a 72 year old when things started getting very hard to manage. Finding Maplewood at Orange has given Rich a new lease on life. He is thriving there. Everyone from the top down has g..."
$7,200
655 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I like Motif by Monarch. It's very nice. It fits my needs. The location was great. The people there were great. The activities seemed to be good. It's an A-plus. They had a library and a gathering room with a bar, and that was nice. They can eat outd..."
$3,895
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
4.6
(14 reviews)
"I toured Spring Village at Stratford. The facility looks nice. The staff was very helpful. She explained everything clearly, so it was very good, and everything looked fine...."
$5,800
Fairfield
$9,512
Greenwich
$9,450
Norwalk
$9,215
Darien
$8,740
Stamford
$8,097
Wilton
$7,494
Ridgefield
$6,335
US
$5,694
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.
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 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.
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.
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