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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Joyville, ME

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Memory care in Joyville 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 Joyville is about $7,368 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 45 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I feel so fortunate that my children decided that this was the place for me to live all the rest of my days. There is not doubt in my mind that after COVID first landed. New admistrator trying to please...
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.
Safe Harbor Memory Care at Birch Bay Retirement Village is an award-winning program providing a secure, nurturing home for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory impairments. Each resident enjoys a private suite—many with scenic views of beautiful Frenchman Bay—and personalized...
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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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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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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...
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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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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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Cost of memory care in Joyville, ME

The average cost of senior living in Joyville is $7,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Orland, ME with an average of $6,173 per month.

Memory care costs in Joyville, ME, vs. nearby cities

Joyville, ME
$7,368/mo
$7,066/mo
$6,398/mo

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

Joyville, ME
$7,368/mo
$6,758/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,368/mo

Memory care costs in Joyville, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$9,540/mo

Senior living costs in Joyville 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: Joyville, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJoyville, MEMaineU.S.
Memory Care$7,368/mo$6,758/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$7,368/mo$6,744/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,760/mo$5,724/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Joyville, ME:$7,368/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Joyville, ME:$7,368/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Joyville, ME:$4,760/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Joyville

Recent reviews for memory care in Joyville

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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Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME

5.0
It is a happy place and freedom to enjoy my last years of life. Great amenities worry free of maintaining a house and all that needs to do to up keep it. The staff is wonderful very empathic and friendly and always ready to listen. Man activity choices and outings in town errands shopping.

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
I really liked the staff. My mom had a private room that was fairly large. She was able to have a recliner, twin bed, small bookcase, beside table, small dresser and a desk. The closet was small. She had to share the bathroom which she hated. She was only there a month before she passed so I ...
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Joyville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Joyville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Joyville, 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 Joyville 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 Joyville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Joyville, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Joyville 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 Joyville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Joyville, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Joyville 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 Joyville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Joyville, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Joyville 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 Joyville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Joyville, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Joyville 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 Joyville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Joyville, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Joyville

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 Joyville protect seniors.
Learn about Maine memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Birch Bay Retirement Village, Magnolia Assisted Living Of Ellsworth and Meadowview are the top-rated memory care facilities near Joyville, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Joyville, Maine. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Joyville, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Joyville, 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 Joyville, 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 Joyville, Maine ranges from $4000 to $12330. The average Memory Care cost in Joyville, Maine is $7,368. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Joyville, 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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