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Memory care in Fernald Shore offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Fernald Shore is about $6,278 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 16 communities, read 223 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Carriage Hill absolutely goes above and beyond with providing care and including family and friends. Every-time you step into the building you will find a friendly face awaiting to assist you. You can tell...
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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill......Read more
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What appealed to us is that memory care doesn't seem like a locked off area that misses out of the nicer aspects. My husband has dementia and it's good to be in a facility where everyone is treated the same....
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Spring Village at Dover is a new 56-bed assisted living community specializing in memory care, conveniently located in the developing Pointe Place neighborhood of Dover, NH. Woodbine Senior Living, LLC, a management and development company with over 40 years of experience in the Senior Living......Read more
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55 Floor plans available
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The care of patients was fantastic. [name removed] passed away 10 days ago, and we can't say enough about their concern for her comfort and our peace during her final days. The nurses are kind,...
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.
Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three......Read more
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My FIL was having behavioral issues, they were the only facility willing to take him. The staff has been outstanding in meeting his needs. Conversely Silver Square was no help at all with this situation!
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.
Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: Catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language, or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you......Read more
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My loved one is currently a resident at Wentworth Home and everything about the experience has been great so far. This facility has been great. We're very happy with Wentworth Home. I would recommend this...
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.
Wentworth Home — Exceptional Care at an Affordable Price Our warm and welcoming environment provides around the clock nursing staff with assistance tailored to each individual; delicious home cooked meals and engaging social activities and events. With the help of our outstanding employees,......Read more
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Most rooms are shared with one bathroom per two residents. Showers are scheduled once weekly. Communication between staff and families is wonderful. Overall a fabulous place for your loved one.
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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Overall they've done a great job at the Wadleigh House. It's a very nice community, and it has a warm, homey atmosphere. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the staff are all very friendly and...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Wadleigh House LLC is located in Dover, NH in Strafford County. This residential care home provides the assistance that you need on a daily basis in a location that is full of natural beauty and things to do. Those who spend time in Dover appreciate all that is offered there including Woodman......Read more
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5s across the board, really. They were wonderful, and I wish we had gotten him there sooner. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away......Read more
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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.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the......Read more
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
As you explore the amenities, the living areas, and our approach to care, you’ll discover that Johnson Creek Village is so much more than just a new place to live. It is, in fact, a memory care community that promotes healthy and active living....Read more
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Cost of memory care in Fernald Shore, ME

The average cost of senior living in Fernald Shore is $6,278 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shady Nook, ME with an average of $5,597 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Fernald Shore, ME vs. nearby cities

Fernald Shore, ME
$6,278/mo
$7,084/mo
$7,275/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Fernald Shore, ME vs. the state and national average

Fernald Shore, ME
$6,278/mo
$6,578/mo
U.S. national average
$4,852/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Fernald Shore vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,278/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Fernald Shore, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$7,650/mo
Studio
$8,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,450/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Fernald Shore

Recent reviews for memory care in Fernald Shore

Kirkwood Corners in Lee, NH

5.0
The community is very clean and neat. The staff is very nice and friendly and the food is amazing and tastes so good. They have lots of activities available also. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Avita of Wells

5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
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Fernald Shore review score based on 89 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 89 reviews of 14 Fernald Shore memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fernald Shore 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

Fernald Shore review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Fernald Shore, ME14 facilities
8.9
Biddeford, ME9 facilities
8.1
Saco, ME12 facilities

Review subcategories for Fernald Shore 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 89 reviews of 14 Fernald Shore memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fernald Shore 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
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Fernald Shore memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernald Shore memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernald Shore, 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 Fernald Shore 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 Fernald Shore that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fernald Shore, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
48.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fernald Shore 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 Fernald Shore Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fernald Shore, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fernald Shore 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 Fernald Shore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fernald Shore, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Fernald Shore 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 Fernald Shore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fernald Shore, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernald Shore 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 Fernald Shore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fernald Shore, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Spring Village at Dover are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fernald Shore, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 16 memory care facilities near Fernald Shore, Maine. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Fernald Shore, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Spring Village at Dover. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 16 memory care facilities near you in Fernald Shore, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fernald Shore, Maine, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Fernald Shore, Maine, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Fernald Shore, Maine ranges from $1100 to $13395. The average Memory Care cost in Fernald Shore, Maine is $6,278. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fernald Shore, Maine typically starts at $1100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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