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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Porterfield, ME
Memory care in Porterfield 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 Porterfield is about $6,615 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 88 communities, read 741 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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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I have been an independent resident at Taylor Community for two years. In that time my experience has been one of gratitude for the many activities available from educational trips and lectures to seeing...
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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.
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.
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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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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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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.
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...
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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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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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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.
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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.
Uniquely equipped to provide comprehensive assisted care, The Arches is an ideal assisted living community for those among the more-than four-million Americans challenged by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.The care given to each resident is our first priority, and the quality of that care is...
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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: 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.
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.
Cost of memory care in Porterfield, ME
The average cost of senior living in Porterfield is $6,615 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Hiram, ME with an average of $5,472 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Porterfield
Recent reviews for memory care in Porterfield
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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Golden View Health Care Assisted Living in Meredith, NH
4.5
My dad recently moved into the assisted living at Golden View. This was a difficult transition for him, but the administrator personally escorted him to the dining room and introduced him to the other residents and really made him and us feel welcome. We visit at different times of day due to ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and care shown by staff towards residents at Spring Village at Dover, with residents and their families expressing gratitude for the support provided during difficult times. One family shares how the staff helped them through the transition process and kept ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities are a popular feature mentioned in many reviews for communities like Spring Village at Dover and The Grande at South Portland, with residents enjoying a wide range of options such as music performances, classes, and outings. These activities help residents stay engaged and active. ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at Spring Village at Dover, with residents and their families appreciating the pristine living spaces and updated common areas. The staff's dedication to maintaining a clean environment is noted as a significant factor in ...
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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Communication is highlighted as essential in many reviews for Avita of Brunswick, The Enclave of Scarborough, and Bellamy Fields, with families expressing appreciation for open and frequent conversations with staff about their loved ones' care and well-being. This transparency helps famili ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality meals are a key factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities, as indicated in reviews for Spring Village at Dover, Spring Village at Dover, and The Grande at South Portland. The chefs at these communities accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring reside ...
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Secure and supportive environment. Residents and their families express feelings of safety and security in communities such as Spring Village at Dover, Golden View Health Care Assisted Living, and The Enclave of Scarborough, with staff providing attentive care and ensuring a supportive environment for those with memory care ...
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Porterfield review score based on 188 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 188 reviews of 82 Porterfield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Porterfield 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 Porterfield 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 188 reviews of 82 Porterfield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Porterfield 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.Porterfield, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Porterfield memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porterfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porterfield, 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 Porterfield 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 Porterfield 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
41.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.7%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Porterfield 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 Porterfield 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
42.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.6%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porterfield 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 Porterfield 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
15.9%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Porterfield 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 Porterfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porterfield 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 Porterfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.6%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and The Residence at Silver Square are the top-rated memory care facilities near Porterfield, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 88 memory care facilities near Porterfield, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Porterfield, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and Atria Kennebunk. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 88 memory care facilities near you in Porterfield, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Porterfield, 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 Porterfield, 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 Porterfield, Maine ranges from $1100 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Porterfield, Maine is $6,615. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Porterfield, 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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