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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Old Lyme, CT

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If your loved one needs memory care in Old Lyme, A Place for Mom can help. With 160 memory care facilities in Old Lyme, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Old Lyme incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Old Lyme memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Old Lyme, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Habor Side Care Home is located in the heart of Mystic, CT in a beautiful harbor setting. This boutique assisted living facility is nestled in the historical district of Mystic. This twenty-five-bed facility offers five private rooms and ten semi-private rooms, offering assisted living services...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in one of Connecticut’s delightful shoreline towns, you must come see Masonicare at Mystic. This brand new community from one of the state’s most trusted providers of senior services is located on Clara Drive, not far from the Aquarium, and next to a beautiful...
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I cannot believe there is anywhere like OMP. The staff could not be more devoted and professional. A shame that MMH is closing it.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
One MacDonough Place is a not for profit assisted living community that is part of the Middlesex Health System. Our community has been serving seniors of Middlesex county for more than twenty years. Our residents enjoy the benefits of independence with the security of knowing that caring...
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Addison strives to personalize the experience as much as possible to each person's wants and needs . The management is very open to discussions and constructive criticism if something is not working as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated just south of East Hartford, bordering Bell-Hebron Linear Park on 14 wooded acres, Addison Place at Glastonbury is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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This is the place thing that ever happened. I do not have to worry about my loved one anymore. They are taking great care of him. This is the third place my loved one has been. We are very very pleased with...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Meadow Mills, Providing exceptional care for all levels of Memory impairment and Dementia, helping to create a better quality of life for you and your family. At Meadow Mills Memory Care we have set everything in place to ensure the safety of those with impacted memory loss, cognitive decline,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Although founded by the Sisters of Mercy, residents have diversity of faiths (Christian & Jewish) as well as non-practicing. Most residents live independently and there is one floor dedicated to assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on a 40-acre campus in West Hartford, CT adjacent to Saint Joseph College, The McAuley features beautifully landscaped grounds and lovely views of Avon Mountain.  Best of all, when you live at The McAuley, you're just minutes away from the area's most popular attractions -- the...
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My mom is currently a resident at Brookdale South Bay. I would definitely recommend this place to others. The communication with the family is great, along with a very friendly staff. They made my mom feel...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities.Trade home maintenance and long to-do lists for more time to do what you want to do. Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has a worry-free retirement lifestyle with three levels of care on one campus, including independent...
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The staff has been doing an excellent job with what they do. They all work really hard to make everything work. The food is enjoyable and edible, but they can use work when you order something they don't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in a quaint neighborhood village in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Brightview Commons is the only true retirement living community in the state. Beautifully designed, the community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care known as...
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Mclean has closed a few times due to Covid concerns. This is why the overall experience is a 4. My father says that the food that is served is good, but not great. It is a caring environment that provides...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at McLean includes 15 barrier-free cottages, 48 large, spacious apartments plus a neighborhood of 13 villas . We are under construction of a beautiful new apartment building that will have 55 one & two bedroom apartments. Some will have balconies and fireplaces. Amenities will be...
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I would have liked to learn the requirements of aides and nurses on the memory care unit as to mandatory education on the care of their patients.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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All of the staff have been nothing but helpful, supportive and wonderful with the residents. The facility is welcoming and safe. The staff provides a safe and comfortable place to be in which their main goal...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull is a memory care assisted living community located in Fairfield County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully...
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Last spring, I visited eight different assisted living communities in the greater Hartford area and beyond. Aviva was the last stop on my itinerary. The moment I walked through the doors of Aviva, I knew...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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I have nothing but glowing things to say! By The River is a small facility in Marlborough Ct. it is run by a very wonderful and caring staff. They keep the facility very clean The meals are family style at a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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[name removed] has been several times, and mom is more alert, participating in exercises, engaging in conversations! Much improvement! The place is beautiful open, sunny, all the members are smiling, saying...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit residential assisted living community that offers a warm and caring atmosphere with an exemplary health care staff. There are 2 levels of care in our community; assisted living and our secure memory care neighborhood...
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Yes, staff goes out of their way to be helpful. As a family member they allow me to be able to know Mom is cared for 24/7 when I'm not with her which gives me the freedom to do the things I still need to do....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Southington, Connecticut, The Orchards provides easy access to shopping, medical services and other services offered in downtown Southington. Each resident enjoys the privacy of their own studio, one or two bedroom apartment with all the benefits of a full service community. The...
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My mother has been here for a couple of years but the last year has been wonderful. The attention to detail and compassion that my mother receives at this facility is so outstanding, I’m able to live my own...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...

Cost of memory care in Old Lyme, CT

The average cost of senior living in Old Lyme is $8,260 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainfield Village, CT with an average of $5,113 per month.

Memory care costs in Old Lyme, CT, vs. nearby cities

Old Lyme, CT
$8,260/mo
$5,793/mo

Memory care costs in Old Lyme, CT, vs. state and national averages

Old Lyme, CT
$8,260/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Old Lyme, CT, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$8,260/mo

Memory care costs in Old Lyme, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,124/mo
Studio
$5,998/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,018/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,006/mo

Senior living costs in Old Lyme vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Old Lyme, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Lyme, CTConnecticutU.S.
Memory Care$8,260/mo$8,586/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$8,235/mo$8,586/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,681/mo$6,439/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Old Lyme, CT:$8,260/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Old Lyme, CT:$8,235/mo
Connecticut:$8,586/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Old Lyme, CT:$5,681/mo
Connecticut:$6,439/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Old Lyme, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Old Lyme and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Old Lyme, CT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Old Lyme have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Old Lyme, CT$8,293/mo$8,044/mo+3.1%
Connecticut$8,341/mo$8,316/mo+0.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Old Lyme, CT
2024 average cost:$8,293/mo
2023 average cost:$8,044/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$8,341/mo
2023 average cost:$8,316/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Old Lyme

Recent reviews for memory care in Old Lyme

The Atrium at Rocky Hill

4.4
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated correctly. Overall, it was a much better place than the nursing home he is in now.

Monarch Southbury

4.5
The times I have been there, the pace is clean and the staff are friendly. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they did a good job with keeping the residents safe. Overall, they are very good with keeping our family informed of my sisters care, which was important to us. They do seem to have a lot of ...
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Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Old Lyme review score based on 755 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 755 reviews of 141 Old Lyme memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Old Lyme review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Old Lyme review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Old Lyme, CT141 facilities
6.7
6.7
Fenwick, CT11 facilities

Review subcategories for Old Lyme memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 755 reviews of 141 Old Lyme memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Old Lyme resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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3.9
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Old Lyme memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Lyme memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Lyme, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Old Lyme memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Old Lyme that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
63.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.7%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Old Lyme memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Old Lyme Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Lyme memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Old Lyme partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Lyme memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Old Lyme communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Lyme, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
53.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Lyme memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Old Lyme offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Lyme, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
46.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Old Lyme

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Connecticut memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Old Lyme protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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