Memory Care Communities in Norwalk, CT

"Atria Stamford is more of an open place, but they do have a memory care section, which is very good. If I had to pick a place, Atria Stamford is probably one that I would pick for myself. I brought my wife down there at one point when we were making choices, and I was surprised at what their response was. They wouldn't accept her. It is a building of about nine floors, and the residents go up and down in the elevator. We felt like she would get confused by the elevator. Nevertheless, their food was better, and they have more activities. It was also clean and cheerful."

"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."

"I chose Brighton Gardens of Stamford. I toured the whole place and met with the head nurse, the physical therapy guy, and the chef. It's not the prettiest place I have seen. I interviewed a number of different facilities, but there was something very homey about it, and the staff was very warm and welcoming. I just had a better feel. I got to see a couple of rooms and toured the building basically. There's a lovely patio and a walking trail. It was really nice. I'm looking for a studio because I will be there no more than 60 days and it could be only 30 days depending upon my recovery. A studio apartment would be just perfect for me. I walked in and they were having a St. Patrick's Day party. There were balloons all over and the kids from the local Irish dance school were dancing, and all of the residents were sitting around and clapping and tapping their toes to the music. There was all this Irish music going on and it was very jolly. When I left, the chef provided me with the best apple pie I have ever eaten. It was all boxed up with ribbons and they sent me home with that, so I thought that was very nice."

"I was at Edgehill. It was wonderful. The staff was wonderful. The social worker was extraordinary. It was very nice. The building itself was clean, nice, and neat. It was a wonderful experience. They have physical and occupational therapy. They offer other things, but I didn't want to do them at that time. The staff members were very courteous. They took care of you. They're always watching out for you. If you call for somebody, they come right away. The food was good too."

"Meadow Ridge has beautiful facilities. They're very good and showed me everything. You have to buy in there; it's not rental. They have gorgeous apartments, they are just very beautiful, they outfit everything for you so you go in with all new appliances, and they're large. They have all kinds of activities, and they're very supportive. It's a lovely place. It's aimed at people who are pretty well-heeled, and you buy in. "

"My grandmother moved into Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull. We just liked its location, and she knew some people there already. Our move-in experience went fine. The staff is very friendly, and she loves the food. The facility is beautiful, very spacious, and very appealing to the eye."

"We are very pleased with our mother's care. Her room is very nice. She enjoys all of the activities such as Bingo, jeopardy, happy hour, movies and outings. The resteraunt style dining and the food is delicious and the staff is terrific!"

"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 perfect fit for what I was looking for. The sales manager was extremely nice and very informative in terms of the community, especially the activities that are offered. It was nice. The receptionist was amazing, and the nurses that walked by were very well-mannered and very pleasant."

The High Point Center for Care offers Broadview residents a safe, comfortable, environment that supports varying levels of care, allowing them to age in place while still enjoying the same comforts, amenities, and activities as the Broadview community - including Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. As part of the Broadview community, the High Point Center for Care connects with indoor access to the Independent Living residences, allowing easy visitation for spouses, friends, and family to visit with loved ones at High Point. We are proudly managed by industry leader Life Care Services. With over 50 years of esteemed experience in senior living and national recognition, they guarantee the utmost quality in senior health services. Life Care Services is dedicated to overseeing and managing high-quality, on-site senior health programs, including assisted living and memory care. Their esteemed reputation as a manager and developer of top-tier communities ensures that Broadview residents will receive the finest, tailored care available. 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

"I toured Just Like Home's Dogwood Home. It was just a tour, so I was only there for a very short time. I wasn't there obviously, to have a meal or see them have a meal or anything. Everything that I observed was very good, and I was very impressed. It's assisted living for people with memory care and people who need extra help. I did ask the woman who gave me a tour, and she said all the residents there were memory care people. It's a private home in a residential neighborhood. They have a lovely, large, wooded backyard and a large deck for the residents to sit out on in the nice weather. The house is a regular ranch style house. They all have their own bedroom suites with showers that are wheelchair accessible, and then they have the regular the kitchen, dining room, and living room. She said those that are able to take part in the regular household activities like folding laundry, cutting up vegetables, and things like that. It's run like a regular house. Many of the residents were sitting in the living room watching TV, and there were some in the kitchen. She gave me a tour of all their bedrooms, and they were all very nice. They are all furnished. They were also allowed to bring in furniture and things that they had in their own homes to make it seems more like their own. I was very impressed with that. They have a large solarium-type room, which would have been nice on a nice day with the sun coming in. The staff said they have an activity room, and they bring in people to sing, entertain, and do things like that. They can accommodate six residents, and they all have their own private rooms. The staff was able to answer all my questions. She explained that there's one fee when you go in and that one fee, the rent that they pay monthly, stays the same. It doesn't fluctuate or go up. Once you come in, you're locked into that fee. They provide all the services. They wash clothes. They clean the room, and they can help the residents with dressing, walking, or whatever they need. There are two CNAs there all the time. The ratio is three-to-one to the residents and the CNAs, so that's very good. It's much more cost effective to be in a residential place like that than it is to say to go to a larger facility. I didn't have any food and I didn't see what they were eating. When I did speak to the woman, she said that they can accommodate dietary needs of the residents there. She said that everyone there is on a low-sodium diet because it's the healthiest. They are fed fresh vegetables and fresh fruits, and they watch their diet very closely. I was impressed with that, even though I didn't see them eating."

"I'm very impressed with Birchwood Suites. I liked it very much, but I want to see other options, and the price was high. I want independent living, and I'd like to have a place to sit outside, and I am coming with my cat. I like that I had kind of my own cottage with two entrances, and it had an outside little tiny patio where I could sit. I spoke to the director, Natasha, and she led me around the place. She was very nice and very encouraging. The facility looked pretty good. I had a separate bedroom, a separate living room, and a small kitchenette. The bathroom looked good."

"I went to Maplewood at Danbury. It's been there for several years, and it's the first facility they built. The floors were clean, everything was waxed, and everything was pristine. I can't say anything bad about it. I didn't see a lot of people moving around, but everything was nice, and they had activities throughout the course of the day."

"When I walked into Long Hill Home, I realized where the name Just Like Home came from-it is just like home! I didn’t know what to expect because I have never been in such an intimate memory care home. It is perfect! Everything is new, clean, spacious and beautiful. A lot of homey touches everywhere to the pretty bedspreads and matching bathroom shower curtains. Each room is different. I love that all of the furniture is there. All my mom has to do is bring her clothes and toiletries and she can move right in. Each bedroom had their own TV, I liked that too. Each resident’s laundry is done separately, so there is no mixing up of clothes. And whatever my mom requests, foodwise, will be on the shopping list. Can’t beat that! I loved the whole atmosphere. The caregivers were sweet and attentive and really seemed to love their jobs. They seemed knowledgeable in memory care and treated my mom with love, kindness and respect. It is really a special place. We are happy we found it."

"My former husband is a resident of Maplewood at Stony Hill. The place is lovely. The people are great. A couple of times he tried to get out of bed himself, and he ended up on the floor, but they call me every time he does, and he's not getting hurt. The staff is very nice and very kind. They're all good. The food is nicely prepared. In the summer when it's nice weather, he goes outside. They have a lovely patio, but they also have grounds. It's just really a nice place. I have no complaints about the place other than the fact that he was having to pay extra, and they don't take Medicare. These people do a nice job on the food. Unfortunately, my former husband is on pureed food, but that's okay. It's kind of cute because what they do is they make it look kind of like what it's supposed to be, in the right shape and stuff like that. This place has been top-notch. This place is lovely. They're just trying to keep them occupied and try different things. They have an arts and crafts room, and another room to play games and stuff."