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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Harpswell, ME
Memory care in South Harpswell 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 South Harpswell is about $6,945 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 25 communities, read 164 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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17 reviews
What I like the most about the 75 State Street community is the clear communication between administrators and staff regarding policies. All alerts or policy changes that I am appraised of go to my son and...
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.
Located in the beautiful port side city of Portland, Maine, Seventy-Five State Street is an active and vibrant community within a community. Established in 1854, we are one of the oldest not for profits in the city and enjoy a stellar reputation of high-quality care and services for people of all...
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8 reviews
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
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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.
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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8.0
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31 reviews
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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4 reviews
I really like Park Danforth and my loved one likes it as well. We picked this community, because my father was here previously and had a great experience. It's a safe place for a loved one that I am...
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.
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees...
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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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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: 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.
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
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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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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.
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, 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.
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
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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
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.
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
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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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Cost of memory care in South Harpswell, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Harpswell is $6,945 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,789 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in South Harpswell
Recent reviews for memory care in South Harpswell
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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South Harpswell review score based on 39 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 24 South Harpswell memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Harpswell 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
South Harpswell review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Harpswell 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 24 South Harpswell memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Harpswell 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.South Harpswell, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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South Harpswell memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Harpswell memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Harpswell, 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 South Harpswell 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 South Harpswell 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
41.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Harpswell 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 South Harpswell 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
41.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.8%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.8%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Harpswell 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 South Harpswell 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
20.8%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in South Harpswell 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 South Harpswell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Harpswell 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 South Harpswell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
4.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Scarborough Terrace and The Highlands are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Harpswell, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 25 memory care facilities near South Harpswell, Maine. See the full list.
The 25 memory care facilities near you in South Harpswell, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Harpswell, 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 South Harpswell, 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 South Harpswell, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in South Harpswell, Maine is $6,945. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Harpswell, 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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