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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pownal Center, ME

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Memory care in Pownal Center 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 Pownal Center is about $6,730 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 31 communities, read 142 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living
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9.4
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57 reviews
9.4
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57 reviews
5 star
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I would highly recommend it. We would choose it again for our dad. We are absolutely satisfied. My dad is thriving. The staff is amazing.
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.
Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living located in beautiful Portland, Maine, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Birchwoods at Canco is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our gracious dining room...
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Photo of The Highlands
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9.2
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25 reviews
9.2
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25 reviews
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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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8.5
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8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
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When we decided to place Mom in memory care we based our decision solely on how she would be received and cared for. [name removed] and [name removed] made the decision hands down for Fallbrook Woods....
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.
Fallbrook Woods -- Maine's leading memory-care community -- is engaging individuals in meaningful ways, by keeping choices in mind.Nestled on 17 acres in Portland's North Deering neighborhood, Fallbrook Woods offers choices that promote the mental, spiritual, social and physical well-being of the...
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Photo of Bay Square at Yarmouth
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.0
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30 reviews
7.0
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30 reviews
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23%
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17%
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Every staff member at Bay Square is fully engaged and always willing to lend a hand in any situation. They are kind, thoughtful, and patient at all times. Most importantly, from the leadership staff to the...
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.
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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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
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.
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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2.0
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4 reviews
2.0
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4 reviews
5 star
75%
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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
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.
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
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.
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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It seems like it is a busy place with lots of people coming and going...the director was very helpful and made the process easy.
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.
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Photo of Webster Commons
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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...
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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.
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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Photo of Gray Manor
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.
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...
Photo of Dionne Commons
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: 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.
Photo of Nightingale of Brunswick
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 Skolfield House
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.
Photo of The Lamp Memory Care Center
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.
Photo of Foreside Harbor
22 Photos available
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.
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...
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.
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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 Elm Street Assisted Living
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Pownal Center, ME

The average cost of senior living in Pownal Center is $6,730 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,789 per month.

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

Pownal Center, ME
$6,730/mo
$6,850/mo
$6,311/mo

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

Pownal Center, ME
$6,730/mo
$6,539/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,730/mo

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

Studio
$7,039/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,229/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,428/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Pownal Center over time

Pownal Center, MEME stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Pownal Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Pownal Center

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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The Highlands in Topsham, ME

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond for the residents and they have lots of activities available for the residents. They gear the activities towards each resident and they even have field trips. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Pownal Center review score based on 37 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 28 Pownal Center memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pownal Center 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

Pownal Center review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Pownal Center, ME28 facilities
8.4
Auburn, ME11 facilities
8.4
Lewiston, ME11 facilities

Review subcategories for Pownal Center 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 37 reviews of 28 Pownal Center memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pownal Center 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.
Pownal Center, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Pownal Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pownal Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pownal Center, 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 Pownal Center 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 Pownal Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pownal Center, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.1%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
72.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pownal Center 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 Pownal Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pownal Center, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.9%
70.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pownal Center 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 Pownal Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pownal Center, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pownal Center 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 Pownal Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pownal Center, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pownal Center 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 Pownal Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pownal Center, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.6%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.1%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.9%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
17.9%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Schooner Estates Senior Living and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pownal Center, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 31 memory care facilities near Pownal Center, Maine. See the full list.

The 31 memory care facilities near you in Pownal Center, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pownal Center, 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 Pownal Center, 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 Pownal Center, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Pownal Center, Maine is $6,730. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pownal Center, 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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