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Memory care in Pennellville 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 Pennellville is about $6,807 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 16 communities, read 79 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Highlands
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My mom passed away at the end of June- I have only positive things to say about The Highlands and their staff. Overall the facilities were great and the staff were very caring to my mom and to my family in...
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.
The Highlands is located in the historic district of Topsham, next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, and 25 miles from Portland, Maine's largest city. The Highlands offers a continuum of care in magnificent natural setting, covering 75 acres complete with meandering walking trails....
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Fairly dated interior- I understand they will be renovated soon. Very convenient location. Very efficient interviewing process. Very little nursing supervision. Friendly staff. Cost for one month of respite...
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.
Like a grand seaside inn, Bay Square at Yarmouth extends a warm and majestic invitation to all who come its way. Inside, the atmosphere is filled with joy of family, fond memories and proud traditions. Welcome to Senior living 'the way it was meant to be!' Splendidly located just beyond the...
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While looking into options for my loved one, we felt like this location was the best fit from the rest that we have seen. The staff is great; they check on my loved one frequently, they understand his needs,...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Avita of Brunswick is an assisted living and memory care community located in the picturesque town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick is situated in Cumberland County and has a history that extends back to the 1600's. The town is home to several cultural amenities, including the Bowdoin College...
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My brother and I toured 3 different facilities. We chose Sunnybrook because we got a great vibe and it was the only one that we could really see her being happy here. The size, the staff, the tour,...
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.
Sunnybrook, in Brunswick, ME is conveniently located just off Route 24 and proudly offers independent living and assisted living. This charming community boasts a home-like environment and beautifully appointed apartments, many with picturesque Moose Pond views. Sunnybrook is now proud to be...
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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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I would tell others that it is a small community. The owners are very involved in running the community and caring for the residents. The staff are very good about getting the residents to appointments. ...
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.
Ledgeview Assisted Living — When living alone is no longer an option and a nursing home isn't the answer. Ledgeview Living — where winter brings the warmth of a crackling fire in our fireplaces and summer evening breezes bring the scent of pint trees and seasonal flowers. — Where residents can...
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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: 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.
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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, 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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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.
Elm Street Assisted Living is a private facility for women only in Topsham, Maine, next to Brunswick and about 25 miles from Portland. We are very small - 6 private rooms - and give completely personal care. Our home-cooked meals, our activities, the library books we bring home are all geared to...
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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.
Freeport Place offers personalized assisted living services to 30 residents in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport, right next to the Freeport Country Club Golf Course. Located close to Ll.Bean and downtown Freeport, just minutes...
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Friendly, caring staff. Well run. Compassionate. Considerate. Spiritual depth needed (Services, hymn singing, Bible reading and preaching.)
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.
Hillhouse Assisted Living provides a calm, relaxing, country-like setting thanks to its nestled location within Bath, ME. The property is surrounded by surrounding greenery and majestic trees. Pathways encourage walking and daily breaths of fresh air. Residents often enjoy the scenic location...
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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...
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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.
Webster offers personalized assisted living services to 14 residents with memory care deficit who may wander and need to be on a secure unit, in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport just minutes off the highway, and a short drive...

Cost of memory care in Pennellville, ME

The average cost of senior living in Pennellville is $6,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pennellville, ME vs. nearby cities

Pennellville, ME
$6,807/mo
$6,545/mo
$6,315/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pennellville, ME vs. the state and national average

Pennellville, ME
$6,807/mo
$6,552/mo
U.S. national average
$4,864/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pennellville vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,807/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Pennellville, ME by room type

Studio
$8,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,428/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Pennellville over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Pennellville

Recent reviews for memory care in Pennellville

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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Pennellville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pennellville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pennellville, 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 Pennellville 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 Pennellville 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
53.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pennellville 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 Pennellville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pennellville, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pennellville 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 Pennellville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pennellville, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
50.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Pennellville 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 Pennellville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pennellville, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pennellville 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 Pennellville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pennellville, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
47.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
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 Pennellville, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 16 memory care facilities near Pennellville, Maine. See the full list.

The 16 memory care facilities near you in Pennellville, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pennellville, 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 Pennellville, 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 Pennellville, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Pennellville, Maine is $6,807. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pennellville, 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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