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Memory care in North Alfred 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 North Alfred is about $6,716 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 108 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Atria Kennebunk
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77 Floor plans available
9.6
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9.6
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We visited many care facilities in two states. After lots of tears viewing some options and horror at seeing some employees at others, we decided on Atria in Kennebunk for our parents. We made the right...
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.
Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
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55 Floor plans available
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9.5
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49 reviews
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The staff is great and he is getting very good care. He doesn't leave his room but that's his choice. He's very negative about the food but everything I've had, has been very good. I think his taste buds...
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
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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.
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.
Photo of The Shaw House
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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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Cost of memory care in North Alfred, ME

The average cost of senior living in North Alfred is $6,716 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Shapleigh, ME with an average of $6,339 per month.

Memory care costs in North Alfred, ME, vs. nearby cities

North Alfred, ME
$6,716/mo
$7,402/mo
$7,245/mo

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

North Alfred, ME
$6,716/mo
$6,758/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,716/mo

Memory care costs in North Alfred, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,104/mo
Studio
$7,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,505/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in North Alfred 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: North Alfred, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Alfred, MEMaineU.S.
Memory Care$6,716/mo$6,758/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,592/mo$6,744/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,761/mo$5,724/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
North Alfred, ME:$6,716/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
North Alfred, ME:$6,592/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
North Alfred, ME:$5,761/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in North Alfred, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in North Alfred 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Alfred, ME$9,300/mo$9,349/mo-0.5%
Maine$7,614/mo$7,324/mo+4.0%
National$5,541/mo$5,510/mo+0.6%
North Alfred, ME
2024 average cost:$9,300/mo
2023 average cost:$9,349/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
Maine
2024 average cost:$7,614/mo
2023 average cost:$7,324/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,541/mo
2023 average cost:$5,510/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in North Alfred

Recent reviews for memory care in North Alfred

Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, ME

5.0
They did try to take good care of my loved one. They offered daily activities and the community was clean. The food was good. My loved one was only there for a short time as we realized he needed more care than they were able to provide. They oversold themselves on the care that was ...
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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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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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North Alfred memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Alfred memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Alfred, 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 North Alfred 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 North Alfred that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Alfred, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
69.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Alfred 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 North Alfred Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Alfred, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Alfred 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 North Alfred partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Alfred, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in North Alfred 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 North Alfred communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Alfred, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Alfred 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 North Alfred offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Alfred, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in North Alfred

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Kennebunk, Sunrise of Huntington Common and Mountain View Residential Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Alfred, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near North Alfred, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in North Alfred, Maine is Spring Village at Dover. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in North Alfred, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in North Alfred, 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 North Alfred, 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 North Alfred, Maine ranges from $1100 to $15295. The average Memory Care cost in North Alfred, Maine is $6,716. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in North Alfred, 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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