Memory Care Communities in Rocky Hill, CT

Memory Care costs in Rocky Hill start around $5,915 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 Rocky Hill 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.

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.

Situated along the Connecticut River, the town of Rocky Hill has a population of more than 20,000, with 21 percent aged 65 and older. As more than 75,000 seniors across the state have Alzheimer's disease, it is important that specialized care for people with some type of dementia is available in Rocky Hill. Support is provided at memory care facilities, or Alzheimer's Special Care Units (SCUs) as they are called in Connecticut. Three such facilities are in Rocky Hill, with an additional 17 in nearby communities.

• The cost of living in Rocky Hill exceeds the U.S. national average by 11 percent. Seniors looking to relocate to a memory care facility in this area should be aware that a larger percentage of their budget may be allocated to high housing and transportation costs.
• Located just eight miles south of Hartford, Rocky Hill is part of the Hartford metropolitan area, which is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Hartford Hospital and the St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, both located just over 10 miles away, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Overall, the climate in Rocky Hill receives a comfort rating of 41 out of 100. Summer temperatures reach the 80s, and winter temperatures can drop to below 20 degrees. Rocky Hill receives around 37 inches of snow annually. When visiting SCUs, families may want to ask about policies and procedures to keep seniors safe in harsh weather conditions.
• In Rocky Hill, the rate of violent crime scores a 20.4 and property crime scores a 23.7. These numbers are significantly lower than the U.S. national averages of 31.1 and 38.1 in the same categories. While the area is generally considered safe, it is still a important to find out SCU's security procedures.