12 Memory Care Facilities near East Haven, CT

Currently, 75,000 seniors in Connect are living with Alzheimer's disease. Of its close to 29,000 residents, 18.8 percent are aged 65 years and up. For those individuals in this age range affected by dementia, specialized care can be found at the town's one memory care facility. Twelve more of these facilities, known as Alzheimer's Special Care Units (SCUs) in Connecticut, are in neighboring communities. As per state regulations, all of these SCUs are specially licensed by the Department of Public Health.

• Using the U.S. national average of 100 as a point of reference, the overall cost of living in East Haven is rated 112.8, more than five points less than the state-wide average of 118. Residents can expect to save on housing and grocery costs, which could make it an attractive, cost-effective option for Connecticut families on a tight budget. 
• East Haven has no available facilities in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in New Haven at Yale New Haven Hospital.
• While Connecticut is known for its cold winter temperatures, the low in East Haven only drops to 21 degrees, which is 4 degrees higher than the state average, making the overall climate milder and more comfortable. The area does receive around 32 inches of snow, so it's important to discuss the measures taken by SCUs to protect residents when the weather becomes harsh.
• Crime rates in East Haven are quite similar to the averages seen on a national scale. Violent crime scores a 31.3 out of 100, with 100 considered high crime, and a 42.3 in terms of property crime. These numbers are much higher than the national averages state-wide, which are 21.1 and 23.7, respectively. Memory care facilities should have security equipment in place, and an overview of the facility's policies and procedures may offer added peace of mind.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in East Haven

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.

East Haven 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 East Haven, please visit our Memory Care in Connecticut page.

Directory of Winners in the East Haven Area

East Haven-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.