Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, located in East Norwalk, Connecticut, is a senior living community offering assisted living, specialized memory care, and short-term respite care. The primary care focus is on providing daily support for those who need assistance with activities of daily living, and it has extensive services dedicated to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. This community is designed to provide a secure and supportive environment, with individualized care plans and wellness programs aimed at promoting independence within a safe, closely monitored setting.

The care and medical support available at Maplewood at Strawberry Hill covers a broad range of resident needs. The community provides 24-hour nursing support, medication management, and assistance with diabetes care. Fully assisted bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating support are offered for residents requiring maximum help. For individuals experiencing cognitive decline, the memory care area is secured and specifically designed to accommodate memory loss, featuring indoor walking paths, a memory care-only community layout, and engagement programs like the brain fitness Dakim system for cognitive stimulation. Additional care services include incontinence management, hospice care, ambulatory support, and podiatry. The facility is also equipped to support psychiatric conditions within its care model. On-site amenities enhance resident well-being, such as a barber/beauty salon, fitness and wellness programs, laundry and dry-cleaning services, and regularly scheduled clubs and community activities to foster socialization.

Transportation services at Maplewood at Strawberry Hill include both complimentary and transportation at cost options. These services are available for medical appointments as well as non-medical outings, supporting residents’ engagement with the wider community and ensuring they can access healthcare or participate in off-site activities as needed.

Reviews from residents and families indicate that Maplewood at Strawberry Hill offers a strong sense of community, where staff and residents interact closely and residents feel at home. The staff are consistently noted for their compassion, attentiveness, and willingness to personalize care, particularly for those with complex needs or memory loss. Cleanliness, resident safety, and the facility’s bright, modern environment stand out, along with a robust program of cognitive, social, and physical activities. Some concerns have been raised regarding the cost, certain management practices, periodic staff turnover in memory care, and the adequacy of food options. Nonetheless, the prevailing feedback reflects high satisfaction with the personal, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere at Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, with many families expressing gratitude for the peace of mind and sense of belonging provided by the community.

Costs at this community start at $6,950 and range up to $8,600. The average price in the community is $7,900, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,276. The cost of assisted living 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.