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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in North Buckfield, ME
Memory care in North Buckfield 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 Buckfield is about $6,544 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 77 communities, read 277 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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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, 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.
Opening Spring 2025Welcome Home!Islebrook Village at Wiscasset will feature 105 spacious apartments, including studios, one bedroom, and two bedrooms. All apartments will be designed to meet the level of care residents need. Independent living residents may continue their active lifestyle, with...
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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Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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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.
Gorham House is a warm, welcoming place where residents can relax and enjoy our convenient amenities. Below are some of our highlighted amenities:Beauty shopOutdoor walkwaysRecreation roomSpacious common areas
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Cost of memory care in North Buckfield, ME
The average cost of senior living in North Buckfield is $6,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Buckfield, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Buckfield, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in North Buckfield
Recent reviews for memory care in North Buckfield
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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The Grande at South Portland
4.8
For someone looking for light assistance or moderate help, I think it is an amazing facility. My loved one does need the highest level of care so my opinion is a bit jaded, but they really have been wonderful. It is a brand new facility and is super clean. The staff really are helpful, [name ...
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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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North Buckfield review score based on 56 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 66 North Buckfield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The North Buckfield 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
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Review subcategories for North Buckfield 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 56 reviews of 66 North Buckfield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Buckfield 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.North Buckfield, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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North Buckfield memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Buckfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Buckfield, 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 Buckfield 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 Buckfield 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
30.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.6%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.8%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in North Buckfield 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 Buckfield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
46.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Buckfield 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 Buckfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in North Buckfield 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 Buckfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.6%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Buckfield 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 Buckfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.1%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.2%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schooner Estates Senior Living, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and The Highlands are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Buckfield, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 77 memory care facilities near North Buckfield, Maine. See the full list.
The 77 memory care facilities near you in North Buckfield, 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 Buckfield, 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 Buckfield, 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 Buckfield, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in North Buckfield, Maine is $6,544. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in North Buckfield, Maine typically starts at $695. 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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