23 Memory Care Facilities near Greenwich, CT

The town of Greenwich, Connecticut, is home to nearly 63,000 residents, a growing number of whom fall in the age range of 65 years and older. As more than 75,000 seniors across the state have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it is important that there are facilities available to provide care to the 16.9 percent of seniors in Greenwich who have a cognitive condition. Just one of these memory care facilities, or Alzheimer's Special Care Units (SCUs) as they're called in Connecticut, is currently available in the town, but there are 23 other options in nearby communities that also provide this specialized care.

• Greenwich is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Greenwich Hospital and Danbury Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Despite the 30 inches of snow it gets each year, winters are much more temperate in Greenwich than they are in many other towns across Connecticut. The average low is only 23 degrees, compared to an average of 17 degrees in the state; however, it is still important for SCUs to have measures in place to keep residents safe when conditions are less favorable.
• While most SCUs have security systems and surveillance equipment installed, a low rate of crime can provided the families of seniors with dementia added peace of mind. Crime rates in Greenwich are much lower than the national averages, scoring a 22.4 for violent crime and a 21.8 for property crime, compared to scores of 31.1 and 38.1 in the same categories, respectively.
• The cost of living in Greenwich is much higher than both state-wide and national averages. It receives an overall rating of 302.6, compared to 118 in Connecticut and 100 nationally, with the largest contributing factor being housing costs, which are more than seven times the national average. This may be something for families on a budget to consider when choosing a memory care facility for their loved one.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Greenwich

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.

Greenwich 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 Greenwich, please visit our Memory Care in Connecticut page.

Directory of Winners in the Greenwich Area

Greenwich-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.