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Senior living in Old Lyme, CT

1 senior living community, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living community
1
in Old Lyme
Licensed capacity
24
across all 1
Adults 65+
2,024
Census estimate for Old Lyme
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
11.9
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
104
of the center of Old Lyme
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Senior living communities near Old Lyme

Counting neighboring towns, there are 104 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Old Lyme, 103 more than in Old Lyme itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Old Lyme

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Senior living in Old Lyme at a glance

Old Lyme has one senior living community in our directory, drawn from public records.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the CT Department of Public Health / Department of Consumer Protection licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the CT Department of Public Health / Department of Consumer Protection about a licensed community, or the Connecticut long-term care ombudsman at (860) 424-52392.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Connecticut

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Connecticut Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Connecticut Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (860-616-2562).7
Medicare counseling
Connecticut’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-994-9422.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Old Lyme

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Lower Connecticut River V County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Lower Connecticut River V County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (860) 424-5239

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Connecticut Protective Services for the Elderly

    888-385-4225

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Connecticut’s Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening (CHOICES)8

    1-800-994-9422

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs7

    860-616-2562

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Connecticut Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Connecticut.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Old Lyme

How many senior living communities are in Old Lyme, CT?

WeFoundCare lists 1 senior living community in Old Lyme, CT, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Old Lyme there are 104.

How many residents can senior living communities in Old Lyme serve?

1 of the 1 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 24 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 2,024 adults age 65 and older live in Old Lyme.

Who licenses senior living in Connecticut?

The CT Department of Public Health / Department of Consumer Protection licenses senior living in Connecticut. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Old Lyme?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Lower Connecticut River V County, call (860) 424-5239. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Connecticut Adult Protective Services at 888-385-4225.

Are there senior living communities near Old Lyme?

Nearby cities with listings include Niantic (5, 5.0 mi), Old Saybrook (3, 5.5 mi), Essex (2, 5.6 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Old Lyme

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Old Lyme (county subdivision). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Old Lyme (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. CT Department of Public Health / Department of Consumer Protection. data.ct.gov/d/it4j-andf Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.