Masonicare at Ashlar Village is a continuing care retirement community located in Wallingford, Connecticut. The facility offers a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and a primary focus on memory care services. Residents can select from various accommodation options, such as apartments, cottages, and assisted living suites. The campus features wellness programs, a range of dining options, organized social activities, and access to on-site medical care. Recent developments include expanded memory care services and enhanced wellness and engagement programming designed to support the evolving needs of residents.

Masonicare at Ashlar Village provides specialized support in medication management, ensuring medications are administered according to residents’ prescribed schedules and health care plans, with particular attention given in memory care and assisted living areas. Incontinence care and ambulatory assistance are both available, supporting residents who need help with personal hygiene and with moving safely about the facility. Memory care is provided within a secured community to offer safety and structure for those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The facility also accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses and offers diabetes care⁠—including monitoring and support for blood glucose management. On-site services include English-speaking staff and podiatry care. A barber and beauty salon is also available for residents’ personal care needs. For activities of daily living, Masonicare at Ashlar Village can provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for those who require a greater level of support.

Complimentary transportation services are available at Masonicare at Ashlar Village for both medical and non-medical appointments or needs. This service is designed to help residents attend physician visits, therapy appointments, shopping trips, or local community outings, supporting both health care management and social engagement.

Resident and family feedback for Masonicare at Ashlar Village reflects a mix of experiences. While the facility’s physical environment, apartments, and range of amenities are positively noted—often described as attractive, well-kept, and conducive to comfort—numerous reviews raise strong concerns regarding aspects of care quality and staff behavior. Reported issues include inconsistency in staff professionalism, insufficient staffing, particularly in memory care units, and cases of unprofessional or disrespectful conduct. Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with medication management due to these staffing deficits, while a few note positive, friendly interactions with select staff. Across resident and family input, there is an identified need for improved staff training, more consistent hiring practices, and increased oversight to ensure sustained quality of care and stronger resident confidence. The facility’s ongoing efforts to enhance programming and amenities are acknowledged, although many suggest that addressing staffing issues remains a priority for future improvements.

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 $8,330. 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.