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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Lyme, CT
South Lyme is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Lyme, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Lyme is about $6,002, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 109 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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8.9
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74 reviews
Tuesday my friend and I went to visit my mother in law at Atria. When we arrived my mother in law was not there. Atria had taken everyone from Memory Care out on a bus ride! How wonderful! They were so...
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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6.7
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35 reviews
Crescent point is awesome. My mother who is beyond picky, really loves the staff and the place. I cant say how much this place is wonderful! They even allow her old cat which has made a huge difference.
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...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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.
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 nursing homes in South Lyme, CT
The average cost of senior living in South Lyme is $6,002 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainfield Village, CT with an average of $5,578 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Lyme, CT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Lyme
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Lyme
StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge in Mystic, CT
4.9
I was getting stale after 23 years of retirement but very active volunteer work. We are in our early 80s ans in good health, but it was time to move into a CCC. SoneRidge has been excellent - staff, fellow residents, attractive apartment, great good and numerous activities. Presentations, music, ...
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Ocean Meadow Memory Care in Clinton, CT
5.0
They have been great.
It is a smaller facility so it feels much homier. The staff seems to be very in tune with all of the residents there. They get really personalized care, we really could not be happier. I looked at 4 different places and this one was by far the best and the least the ...
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Academy Point at Mystic
5.0
Overall, it's been a great experience. My dad seems to be very happy there. The most appealing part is the being in a New England home feel. Not a nursing home environment. Dad is just on a vacation!
South Lyme nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lyme nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South 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 South Lyme nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South Lyme that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Lyme, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
55.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
55.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Lyme nursing homes
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 South Lyme Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Lyme, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Lyme nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Lyme partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Lyme, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lyme nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Lyme communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lyme, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lyme nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in South Lyme offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Lyme, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, HarborChase of Madison and StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Lyme, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near South Lyme, Connecticut. See the full list.
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