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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Slab City, ME
Memory care in Slab City 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 Slab City is about $5,747 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 143 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Rockland, Belfast and Swanville.
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What we like about Birch Bay is the friendly caregivers and thoughtful activities- music therapy in particular! The community feels small and homey
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.
Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
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My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked...
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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, 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.
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I can't say enough about the care my mother-in-law received at The Lincoln Home. The small, home like environment was a perfect fit - staff go above and beyond to support each resident as an individual and...
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.
The Lincoln Home, an all inclusive, vibrant community for seniors, is situated on the banks of the Damariscotta River in Midcoast Maine.Vibrant Senior Living is our mission. Our seniors engage intellectually and creatively, share laughter and companionship, and experience all that Midcoast Maine...
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Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a...
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.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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When it comes to beautiful scenic views not much can beat our seaport town of Belfast, ME. Our antique architecture and historic districts are popular with residents and tourists alike. Harbor Hill Center occupies seven acres of waterfront property in mid-coast Maine on Belfast Harbor. Our...
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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.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
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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.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
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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.
St. Andrews Village is a gracious, full service retirement community in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. By extending its senior living options and levels of care, St. Andrews created a new paradigm for senior living in Mid-Coast Maine. The St. Andrews Village Retirement Community opened its doors in...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
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Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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.
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 place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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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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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 Slab City, ME
The average cost of senior living in Slab City is $5,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Slab City, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Slab City, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Slab City
Recent reviews for memory care in Slab City
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
5.0
My mum is blissfully happy at Birch Bay Retirement Village. She is generally agreeable and cheery. When she is not, the staff handles her beautifully, allowing her to always feel respected and holding on to her dignity - mum may not think so due to her disease, but her family does. Nothing ...
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Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid.
They do a good job but only offer certain services.
There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid.
It is on the expensive side.
The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
5.0
Every employee is pleasant, helpful and engages with residents, seamlessly adjusting the interaction such that it is appropriate to that resident.
During my initial tour, I asked about hiring. The answer resonated with me as they said “we look for attitude, aptitude and people who care, as we ...
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Slab City review score based on 39 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 53 Slab City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Slab City 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
Slab City review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Slab City 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 39 reviews of 53 Slab City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Slab City 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.Slab City, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Slab City memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Slab City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Slab City, 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 Slab City 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 Slab City 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
20.8%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.1%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Slab City 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 Slab City 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
22.6%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.1%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Slab City 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 Slab City 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
5.7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.2%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.2%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Slab City 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 Slab City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
9.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Slab City 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 Slab City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
15.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.4%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.9%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.2%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.3%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
15.1%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
3.8%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Plant Memorial Home are the top-rated memory care facilities near Slab City, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 65 memory care facilities near Slab City, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Slab City, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 65 memory care facilities near you in Slab City, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Slab City, 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 Slab City, 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 Slab City, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Slab City, Maine is $5,747. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Slab City, 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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