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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
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.
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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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.
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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Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for...
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, 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.
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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, 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.
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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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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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.
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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.
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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 Meadows
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.
Photo of Crawford Commons
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.

Cost of assisted living in Augusta, ME

The average cost of senior living in Augusta is $6,081 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Augusta, ME vs. nearby cities

Augusta, ME
$6,081/mo
$6,324/mo
$5,776/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Augusta, ME vs. the state and national average

Augusta, ME
$6,081/mo
$6,445/mo
U.S. national average
$4,583/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Augusta vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,081/mo
$6,081/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Augusta, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$9,095/mo
Studio
$8,000/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,500/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Augusta, ME

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Augusta.

Augusta assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Augusta assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Augusta, 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 Augusta assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Augusta that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Augusta, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.1%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
11.1%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.6%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.1%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Augusta assisted living

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 Augusta Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Augusta, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
11.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.6%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Augusta assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Augusta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Augusta, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Augusta assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Augusta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Augusta, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Augusta assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Augusta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Augusta, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
5.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
5.6%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.6%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.6%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.6%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
5.6%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.6%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Augusta

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Augusta protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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The Lincoln Home, Chase Point Assisted Living and The Captain Lewis Residence are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Augusta, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 24 assisted living facilities near Augusta, Maine. See the full list.

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