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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Great Works, ME

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Memory care in Great Works 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 Great Works is about $9,896 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 152 communities, read 2499 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Dover, Rochester and Portsmouth.

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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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Great Works, ME

The average cost of senior living in Great Works is $9,896 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portland, ME with an average of $9,226 per month.

Memory care costs in Great Works, ME, vs. state and national averages

Great Works, ME
$9,896/mo
$9,393/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Great Works, ME, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$9,896/mo

Memory care costs in Great Works, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,141/mo
Studio
$9,107/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,297/mo

Senior living costs in Great Works 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: Great Works, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreat Works, MEMaineU.S.
Memory Care$9,896/mo$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,904/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,444/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Great Works, ME:$9,896/mo
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Great Works, ME:$7,904/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Great Works, ME:$4,444/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Great Works, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Great Works 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 Great Works, ME

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Great Works 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 average 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
Great Works, ME$8,345/mo$7,964/mo+4.8%
Maine$7,748/mo$7,468/mo+3.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Great Works, ME
2024 average cost:$8,345/mo
2023 average cost:$7,964/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Maine
2024 average cost:$7,748/mo
2023 average cost:$7,468/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Great Works

Recent reviews for memory care in Great Works

Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA

5.0
We chose Atria Merrimack Place because of the quality of the facility as well as the convenience to family. His room size was adequate for his needs. I ate here and the quality of food was good but the options were limited. My favorite part about the community was that it was a positive ...
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The Haven at Lee

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.

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Great Works review score based on 424 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 424 reviews of 152 Great Works memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Great Works 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

Great Works review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Great Works, ME152 facilities
8.2
Portland, ME54 facilities
8.6
Topsham, ME41 facilities

Review subcategories for Great Works 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 424 reviews of 152 Great Works memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Great Works 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.
Great Works, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
3.0
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Great Works memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Works memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Works, 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 Great Works 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 Great Works that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Great Works, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.9%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.9%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Great Works 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 Great Works Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Great Works, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Great Works 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 Great Works partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Works, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Works 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 Great Works communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Great Works, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Works 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 Great Works offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Works, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
46.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Great Works

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 Maine memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Great Works protect seniors.
Learn about Maine memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Arbors of Bedford are the top-rated memory care facilities near Great Works, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 152 memory care facilities near Great Works, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Great Works, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 152 memory care facilities near you in Great Works, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Great Works, 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 Great Works, 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 Great Works, Maine ranges from $$4,104 to $$12,000. The average Memory Care cost in Great Works, Maine is $9,896. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Great Works, Maine typically starts at $$4,104. 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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