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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Buxton, ME

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Memory care in West Buxton 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 West Buxton is about $9,896 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 104 communities, read 1181 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Saco and Falmouth.

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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back home.
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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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 Eunice Frye Home
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.
Photo of Deering Pavilion
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.
Photo of The Pines
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
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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.
Photo of Portland Center for Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Mountain View Residential Care
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.
Photo of Atrium At Cedars
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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Photo of The Cedars
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.
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
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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.
Photo of OceanView At Falmouth
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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.
Photo of Casco Inn Residential Care
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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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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.
Photo of Gray Manor
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, 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
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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.
Photo of Webster Commons
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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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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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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.

Cost of memory care in West Buxton, ME

The average cost of senior living in West Buxton is $9,896 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portland, ME with an average of $9,226 per month.

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

West Buxton, ME
$9,896/mo
$9,393/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$9,896/mo

Memory care costs in West Buxton, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,141/mo
Studio
$9,107/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,297/mo

Senior living costs in West Buxton 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: West Buxton, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Buxton, MEMaineU.S.
Memory Care$9,896/mo$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,904/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,444/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
West Buxton, ME:$9,896/mo
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
West Buxton, ME:$7,904/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
West Buxton, ME:$4,444/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in West Buxton, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in West Buxton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in West Buxton, ME

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West Buxton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Buxton, ME$8,345/mo$7,964/mo+4.8%
Maine$7,748/mo$7,468/mo+3.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
West Buxton, ME
2024 average cost:$8,345/mo
2023 average cost:$7,964/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Maine
2024 average cost:$7,748/mo
2023 average cost:$7,468/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in West Buxton

Recent reviews for memory care in West Buxton

The Haven at Lee

5.0
The community is very clean and neat. The staff is very nice and friendly and the food is amazing and tastes so good. They have lots of activities available also. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

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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Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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West Buxton review score based on 222 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 222 reviews of 104 West Buxton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Buxton 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

West Buxton review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
West Buxton, ME104 facilities
8.2
Portland, ME54 facilities
8.6
Topsham, ME41 facilities

Review subcategories for West Buxton 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 222 reviews of 104 West Buxton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Buxton 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.
West Buxton, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.7
Friendliness
3.6
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.6
Meals & dining
3.2
3.3
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.2
3.4
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West Buxton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Buxton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Buxton, 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 West Buxton 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 West Buxton 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
39.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.2%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Buxton 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 West Buxton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Buxton, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Buxton 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 West Buxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Buxton, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in West Buxton 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 West Buxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Buxton 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 West Buxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in West Buxton

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 West Buxton protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Sunrise of Huntington Common and The Pines Of Newmarket are the top-rated memory care facilities near West Buxton, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 104 memory care facilities near West Buxton, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in West Buxton, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living and The Pines Of Newmarket. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 104 memory care facilities near you in West Buxton, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West Buxton, 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 West Buxton, 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 West Buxton, Maine ranges from $$4,104 to $$12,000. The average Memory Care cost in West Buxton, Maine is $9,896. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in West Buxton, Maine typically starts at $$4,104. 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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