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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waterville, ME

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Memory care in Waterville 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 Waterville is about $8,494 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 67 communities, read 196 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Farmingdale, Augusta and Chelsea.

Waterville Memory Care Facilities | 196 Reviews

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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, 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.
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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
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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.
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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, 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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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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.
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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...
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.
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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
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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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Waterville, ME

The average cost of senior living in Waterville is $8,494 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $8,494 per month.

Memory care costs in Waterville, ME, vs. state and national averages

Waterville, ME
$8,494/mo
$9,393/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Waterville, ME, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$8,494/mo

Memory care costs in Waterville, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,421/mo
Studio
$8,738/mo

Senior living costs in Waterville vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Waterville, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterville, MEMaineU.S.
Memory Care$8,494/mo$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,366/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,266/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Waterville, ME:$8,494/mo
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Waterville, ME:$6,366/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Waterville, ME:$3,266/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Waterville

Recent reviews for memory care in Waterville

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.

Avita of Brunswick

5.0
This is a nice community for good care. The menu is appealing and a lot really the good fine food that we have had her. We like the staff is caring and the community has a good feeling. The staff really care and know each person by name. This has a good home environment for the residents. We ...
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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME

4.6
The facility and staff are exceptional. They are very caring and the facility is clean. They go above and beyond to please the residents

Waterville review score based on 33 family reviews

6.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 67 Waterville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waterville 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

Waterville review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Waterville, ME67 facilities
7.9
Lewiston, ME86 facilities
6.7
Waldoboro, ME54 facilities

Review subcategories for Waterville 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 33 reviews of 67 Waterville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waterville 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.
Waterville, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.8
3.7
Friendliness
2.7
3.8
Care services
2.3
3.5
Staff
2.6
3.7
Meals & dining
2.3
3.4
Activities
2.3
3.3
Value for cost*
2.5
3.4
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Waterville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterville, 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 Waterville 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 Waterville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waterville, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.2%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.7%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waterville 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 Waterville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterville, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.2%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.5%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterville 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 Waterville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterville, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterville 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 Waterville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterville, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
10.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterville 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 Waterville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterville, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.6%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.6%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.6%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.1%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
6.1%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Waterville

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maine memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Waterville protect seniors.
Learn about Maine memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Schooner Estates Senior Living, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and The Highlands are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waterville, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 67 memory care facilities near Waterville, Maine. See the full list.
The 67 memory care facilities near you in Waterville, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waterville, 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 Waterville, 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 Waterville, Maine ranges from $4104 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Waterville, Maine is $8,494. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Waterville, Maine typically starts at $4104. 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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