Artis Senior Living of Branford is a senior living community focused on memory care, serving those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The community sits on three acres in New Haven County, with scenic views of the wetlands, and features more than 12,000 square feet of secure outdoor patios, porches, and pretty landscaped courtyards with walking paths where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air or spend time with family. Inside, there's over 10,000 square feet of indoor space, with four locally themed neighborhoods, each offering its own front porch, living room, dining room, and kitchen, so residents can feel a sense of comfort and familiarity. The Town Square holds a barbershop, beauty salon, art studio, program center, and wellness center, so folks have places to go for personal care and activities without leaving the community.
The facility puts a strong focus on keeping residents engaged. Activities cover arts and crafts like canvas painting and jewelry making, music programs with live entertainment, fitness classes such as Chair Yoga and Chair Zumba, plus spiritual programs like WOW/Words of Wisdom Monthly. Residents can take part in trivia, games, daily chronicles, creative challenges, animal videos, and themed activities such as "Finish the Commercial," "Unwrapped" Favorite Foods, and "Guess the Brand." The staff celebrate holidays, host birthday parties, organize parades, carnivals, and picnics, and hold music appreciation sessions, laughter lounges, and sports challenges. Engagement programs aim to help with brain health, better sleep, and a sense of purpose. Programs like cognitive cafes and daily learning activities encourage mental stimulation and lifelong learning. Residents can join trips and participate in causes like the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter or the United Methodist Church.
The facility is clean and described as lovely by visitors, with a team of attentive, licensed nurses and care staff on site 24/7, trained in dementia care and CPR. All rooms are spacious and single, with Wi-Fi in common spaces for connection and entertainment. Safety is a big priority, with a community design meant to make movement easy and to reduce confusion and wandering for those who need more support. Meals use quality ingredients and dietitian-approved menus, and families say the community helps keep loved ones more engaged than they were at home. Residents get help with all daily tasks-showering, oral care, grooming, bathing, dressing, using the restroom, medication management, continence support-and staff offer escorts to meals and events, so nobody feels left out. Housekeeping, linens, laundry, and maintenance are included.
Suites start at $9,095 for a studio, and pricing is all-inclusive, so families know what to expect. The facility works with outside specialists, therapists, and clinicians for added support. Transportation is provided for group outings, and the spaces are all handicap accessible, with pets allowed nearby. The approach rests on a philosophy of positive partnership and draws on over 200 years of experience in senior care, with the goal of helping each resident feel purpose, belonging, and joy in daily life.
