Artis Senior Living of Branford, located in Branford, Connecticut, is a senior living community focused primarily on memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The facility functions as a secure, memory care-only community, designed specifically to accommodate the unique needs of those experiencing memory loss. Along with its main focus on memory care, the facility also offers assisted living services to further support residents as their needs evolve. The environment is structured to promote comfort and safety, providing both indoor and outdoor walking paths within a fully secured setting to minimize risks while encouraging mobility and independence.

The care team at Artis Senior Living of Branford provides 24-hour support, including personalized assistance with all activities of daily living; staff can offer full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Residents benefit from incontinence care, ambulatory support, and medication management. The community is also equipped to support individuals with diabetes, psychiatric conditions, and those requiring end-of-life care. Medical support services extend to fitness and podiatry programs, and residents can access on-site barber and beauty salon services. Life enrichment activities, including club memberships, yoga, and chair yoga, are designed and facilitated by specialized staff to foster engagement and improve residents’ quality of life.

Reviews indicate that both residents and families find the quality of care to be high, with staff described as attentive, patient, and committed to resident well-being. Staff are recognized for delivering support with empathy, including during challenging and sensitive situations. The facility places a strong emphasis on communication with families, keeping them informed and involved in care decisions. The physical environment is noted as clean and comfortable, with amenities oriented toward the safety and enrichment of memory care residents. Some concerns have been noted regarding communication around end-of-life circumstances, but overall, the facility is recognized for professional, personalized care that aims to support residents’ health, happiness, and dignity. As of mid-2024, there have been no significant renovations or changes to the established programs and services provided at Artis Senior Living of Branford.

Costs at this community start at $5,800 and range up to $8,250. The average price in the community is $7,025, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,485. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.