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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Sullivan, ME
Memory care in West Sullivan 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 Sullivan is about $7,374 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 33 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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
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.
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...
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.
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, 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.
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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Cost of memory care in West Sullivan, ME
The average cost of senior living in West Sullivan is $7,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tunk Lake, ME with an average of $5,940 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Sullivan, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Sullivan, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Sullivan vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in West Sullivan, ME by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in West Sullivan
Recent reviews for memory care in West Sullivan
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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West Sullivan memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Sullivan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Sullivan, 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in West Sullivan 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 Sullivan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Sullivan, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
70.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Sullivan 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 Sullivan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Sullivan, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Sullivan 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 Sullivan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Sullivan, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Sullivan 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 Sullivan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Sullivan, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Meadowview and Mill Stream Heights are the top-rated memory care facilities near West Sullivan, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near West Sullivan, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in West Sullivan, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in West Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, Maine ranges from $2400 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in West Sullivan, Maine is $7,374. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in West Sullivan, Maine typically starts at $2400. 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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