Memory Care Communities in Newtown, Connecticut
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Newtown, CT below include 18 memory care communities with 118 reviews. On average in Newtown, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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Cities in Connecticut
Newtown
$8,285
Bethel
$8,150
Shelton
$7,541
Danbury
$7,372
Trumbull
$6,701
Southbury
$6,600
US
$5,694
Brookfield
$5,525
Paying for Memory Care in Newtown
Memory Care costs in Newtown start around $8,285 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 Newtown 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Newtown
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Newtown
Newtown 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 Newtown, please visit our Memory Care in Connecticut page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Newtown
With approximately 75,000 seniors across the state of Connecticut diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, cities across the state, including the town of Newtown, have taken measures to ensure these people can access the care they need. Of Newtown's nearly 28,000 residents, 15.6 percent are over 65, and some of them may have dementia or another type of cognitive impairment. To serve this segment of the population, there are two memory care facilities, or Alzheimer's Special Care Units (SCUs), as they're known as in Connecticut, in Newtown, and 10 more in neighboring communities.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Newtown
- With an index of 145.7, the cost of living in Newtown exceeds both the Connecticut average of 118 and the U.S. average of 100. This is largely due to high transportation and housing costs, which are almost double the national average.
- While most memory care facilities have surveillance equipment and security measures in place, a low rate of crime can offer peace of mind to seniors and their families. Crime rates in Newtown are much lower than the national average. Newtown scores a 13 for violent crime and a 14.9 for property crime, compared to 31.1 and 38.1.
- Newtown 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 Danbury at Danbury Hospital.
- Compared to regional averages, Newtown tends to have a more temperate climate. The winter low is around 20 degrees, compared to an average of 17 degrees across the state, and the area receives an overall comfort index score of 45 out of 100. However, it is still expected to see about 41 inches of snow each year, so families should be sure to check what measures an SCU has in place to ensure residents remain safe when conditions get harsh.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Newtown
Newtown-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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5.0
Review of Maplewood at Newtown
Rooms are very nice. There were many activities my mother participated in. She especially loved the outdoor garden area within the building, even in the colder months. The real reason this is a...
Provider response
Hello, thank you; we appreciate your feedback. We know that moving a loved one into a senior living community can be a difficult decision, and we are honored that we were entrusted with your...
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2.0
Review of Maplewood at Newtown
The hyped services in the end did not match the price tag...beware!! My mother was ther for a year and she had two serious falls that i think were related to staffing, a skin infection while under...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your concerns about your mother's experience at our senior living community. We deeply regret that we did not meet your expectations during her stay. Your feedback is crucial...