Memory Care Communities in Milford, CT

"Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull was very nice and they were very accommodating. We went there twice because my mom had to see it twice. It's the one she ultimately chose. We saw their assisted living. I only saw two communities and both were good. I would say Middlebrook Farms offered my mother a little more in the future than the other one, that's why it was chosen. What I liked most is that they had the most to offer now and in the future. In other words, if my mother's level of care should change, they can accommodate it more than the other facilities. It smelled good and looked good. Everything seems to be operating well. We saw 2 different staff. We saw a bunch of people there and everyone was very friendly. The dining room was very nice. We also saw the activities room, the arts and crafts room, the library, the movie theater, a chapel, and their outdoor area. The living atmosphere seemed very friendly."

"I went to Just Like Home's Dogwood Home. It was just like home. It's small and intimate. We walked in and there was an activity going on in the living room and it looked like there was a family there. All the residents knew each other. They were very caring and kind and I was extremely impressed. The residents were very involved, and they all seemed content and happy. It just was awesome. There were about eight residents and they all had their own room and their own bath, and all the bathrooms were wheelchair roll-in. You didn't have to step over anything to get into them. You could just get wheeled in with your wheelchair. The staff was pleasant and seemed extremely nice. When I walked in, they were having a Bible study or something, but they were all engaged and happy. They had a living room and there was a backroom to visit with family or something like that, but it seemed like they do most of the activities right there in the living room. The building was excellent. The food looked good. It's all homemade."

"We found Sunrise of Fairfield to be almost brand new. They have wonderfully helpful staff who are very willing to answer any questions. We are very impressed with their range of activities and the care that they are providing my mother-in-law. Her room is spacious. There's plenty of space, and there's easy access to the elevators and to all the other facilities. They have studios and two-bedrooms. My mother-in-law has a studio. For activities, they do bingo, and they'll bring the people to church. There's a hair salon, a puzzle club, a good library, and a walking club. In the spring they'll do a gardening thing for anybody who likes to garden. They have a lot of common spaces with TVs, and there's a place where they can all watch movies every night. They have dental services that comes in. There's a doctor that comes in and he's there twice a week."

"I went to Coachman Square at Woodbridge. The people are all very friendly. They did show us a couple of rooms. They showed us one room in the memory unit. It was a studio, and that was OK, too. The cleanliness is fine. They mentioned they're going to update and paint, and put new carpets and stuff. The staff seemed to know most of the residents, and everybody seemed to get along. It's a good atmosphere."

"They are really attentive. My dad is in their assisted living. I think they have great communication. They have a lot of activities. It just feels like a really nice community, and they are very responsive. They have a lot of outings that they go to. There's also a lot of exercise kind of activities. They do music, crafts, bingo and trivia. They have a lot of different kinds of activities, which is what I actually really liked about them."

"I visited The Village at Mariner's Point twice and I thought it was excellent. As far as I am concerned, I thought it was the nicest place I have gone to. They had all the conveniences; except we require that we have two bedrooms and two baths, and a half and it is very difficult for them to have two baths for us at the current time because they did not have any available. We both have neurological problems, so we need that. As far as I am concerned, they had everything that we can think of. I saw the director; she was the only person I talked to and she was excellent. The first time I was there, I had the head of IT and he was very good too. They offer three meals a day."

"My sister will be moving to Spring Meadows Trumbull. It's affordable. It's very nice. It's like a nice resort. I expect that she will be very happy there. I met the director and she seemed to be very nice and very accommodating. I didn't meet any of the staff other than the girl who waited on us when we had lunch. Other than that I don't know anything much about the staff. The room was very nice. It was comparable to other places I visited. The structure was very pretty and very nice. They have a gym, they have PT, they have places where they have bingo, and they have a gathering room. They have all kinds of stuff. Food was very good; I liked it."

"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 food that they have. The washer-dryer was also a problem for my sister. She did not want to move into place without her own washer dryer. Other than that, it was quite a nice place. It's nice that it was in Fairfield and close to the downtown area. They have active social schedules where they take you on excursions. They also have a valet parking garage that hooks into an elevator right up to your floor. I think it makes it very easy for you if you still drive. The staff that toured us was very friendly, knowledgeable, answered our questions, and showed me everything that I wanted to see."

"Atria Larson Place was absolutely beautiful inside. It looked like it was really taken care of. The people that I talked to were very nice. It was really nice and clean. They had a dining area, and they had different recreational things for you to do. The lady would even call me and ask me to come and participate, but I never got the chance to. The staff was excellent. They treated me really well, and they kept in touch with me to see if I changed my mind. She sent me the cost for living in a studio apartment, but I told her it's too much. I can't afford it."

"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 had virtual travel with VR technology. It had a nice courtyard area, and all the rooms were very nice also. The staff was great, and they gave me something to take to go."

"Brookdale Place of Wilton is an excellent place and the staff are definitely professional. They know how to tailor to each of the resident's needs. They were really great with my mother-in-law when she was there for a month. I would definitely recommend them. "

"It was a very nice facility. Their activities were fine. They had an art studio and they had a lounge. They showed movies there. They had lots of programs. They had fitness programs and they even had a belly- dancing program. They had transportation that would take them anywhere they wanted to go. "

"Brand new facility (though clearly managed by an experienced team), extremely clean and upscale without feeling too fussy. The rooms were relatively spacious with good-sized closets and modern bathrooms, though the showers were fairly small. We toured primarily the secured "Currents" floor (moderate-to-late stage dementia) and were extremely impressed by the connection staff had with the residents (greeting each other by first name, lots of smiles and affection). The facility allows someone to age in place - so barring any extreme nursing requirements, residents would not have to move into a skilled nursing facility. Residents appeared to be extremely engaged (on various levels) with personalized activities, a visiting pet for therapy, word games, etc - multiple activities happening, but it didn't feel too busy or potentially overwhelming for a dementia resident. We didn't taste the "farm-to-table" food, but by reputation it's amazing. They also pride themselves on having an RN onsite 24/7, and a "brain center" where residents work with computers that have special programs for cognitively impaired residents. Overall, the community felt incredibly welcoming - I would have no concerns about my mom living here. It's definitely on our short list. "

"I recently visited Pomperaug Woods for one of the many invitation only activities offered to prospect residents. We had a fun filled afternoon of a trivia contest and delicious refreshments. The staff was so friendly and accommodating and the chef’s talents were on full display with the wonderful array of light fare. The building and decor are beautiful and the grounds artfully landscaped to provide a welcome home atmosphere. Based on this and past visits, I would highly recommend Pomperaug Woods!"