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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Harrington, ME
Memory care in Harrington 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 Harrington is about $6,269 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 20 communities, read 60 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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What we like about Birch Bay is the friendly caregivers and thoughtful activities- music therapy in particular! The community feels small and homey
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
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Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
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.
Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
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.
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.
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.
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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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, 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.
The place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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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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.
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.
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: 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
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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.
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.
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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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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Cost of memory care in Harrington, ME
The average cost of senior living in Harrington is $6,269 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brewer, ME with an average of $6,140 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Harrington, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Harrington
Recent reviews for memory care in Harrington
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
5.0
My mum is blissfully happy at Birch Bay Retirement Village. She is generally agreeable and cheery. When she is not, the staff handles her beautifully, allowing her to always feel respected and holding on to her dignity - mum may not think so due to her disease, but her family does. Nothing ...
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Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid.
They do a good job but only offer certain services.
There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid.
It is on the expensive side.
The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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Harrington memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harrington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harrington, 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 Harrington 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 Harrington 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
15.8%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.8%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.3%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Harrington 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 Harrington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Harrington, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.8%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.5%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.8%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Harrington 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 Harrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harrington, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.5%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Harrington 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 Harrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harrington, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harrington 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 Harrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
15.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.5%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
15.8%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
5.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Dirigo Pines and Orono Commons are the top-rated memory care facilities near Harrington, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 20 memory care facilities near Harrington, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Harrington, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 20 memory care facilities near you in Harrington, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Harrington, 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 Harrington, 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 Harrington, Maine ranges from $4000 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Harrington, Maine is $6,269. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Harrington, Maine typically starts at $4000. 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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