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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East Lyme, CT

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Photo of Atria Crossroads Place
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1414 Floor plans available
9.0
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9.0
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69 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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We have been very happy with Atria. It has been a huge relief to know my mom is safe and in a caring community. She truly feels like Atria is her home. We would definitely recommend Atria to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Exciting NEW enhancements are now complete at Atria Crossroads Place! Extensive renovations include refurbished common spaces, an upgraded salon, a modern bistro, redesigned restaurant and private dining room with outdoor canopy, library, custom fitness center, additional outdoor green space and...
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33 Floor plans available
7.2
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32 reviews
7.2
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32 reviews
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4 star
28%
3 star
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I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Exceptional assisted living services in a residential living environment is the cornerstone of Crescent Point at Niantic. Crescent Point captures the spirit of village convenience and accessibility while embracing the neighborhood feel of a front porch and good friends. While the environment is...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Nutmeg Pavilion Healthcare
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...
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in East Lyme, CT

The average cost of senior living in East Lyme is $5,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danielson, CT with an average of $4,841 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Lyme, CT vs. nearby cities

East Lyme, CT
$5,655/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Lyme, CT vs. the state and national average

East Lyme, CT
$5,655/mo
U.S. national average
$4,627/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Lyme vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,655/mo
$5,655/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in East Lyme, CT by room type

Semi-Private
$4,395/mo
Studio
$5,709/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,942/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,172/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in East Lyme over time

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What families are saying about assisted living in East Lyme

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Lyme

The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT

4.6
I would recommend The Village at South Farms to others looking.

Crescent Point At Niantic

3.5
While our loved one was there, they did a good job. The care our loved one needed they were able to handle, she needed a assisted living with a medical room and they were able to accommodate that. We were happy with then, and given the circumstances they did their best with communicating to our ...
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StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge in Mystic, CT

5.0
I moved into StoneRidge two years ago, and it has provided me with every convenience that I was looking for. I'm in my 90's and full of life and I wanted to transition to an independent living setting that would relieve me of the worries of security, maintenance, cleaning, cooking, and medical ...
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East Lyme assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Lyme assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East 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 East Lyme assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in East 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
33.3%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Lyme assisted living

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 East Lyme Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Lyme, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Lyme assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of East 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
16.7%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in East Lyme assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of East Lyme communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Lyme, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Lyme assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in East Lyme offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
40.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
45.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Lyme

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in East Lyme protect seniors.

Learn about Connecticut Assisted Living regulations

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