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Every staff member at Bay Square is fully engaged and always willing to lend a hand in any situation. They are kind, thoughtful, and patient at all times. Most importantly, from the leadership staff to the...
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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The activities are a little limited due to the covid restrictions but we do think the value for cost is fair. We would recommend this community to others.
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.
Memory Care at Market Square provides round-the-clock assisted living and engaging activities in a secure environment for those living with cognitive impairments like dementia or Alzheimer's.
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My mother moved to the Landing (fka Village Crossing) 3+ years ago and had a very good experience despite all the challenges associated with Covid. The staff at the Landing were fantastic and always...
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.
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Very good care given to someone close to us, consistently compassionate. Her last few years were made as comfortable and engaged as possible, especially with the challenges faced by every aspect of health...
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.
NOW ACCEPTING CHARTER MEMBERSHIP RESERVATIONS. INQUIRE TODAY TO SECURE A RESERVATION. Avita of Wells, in Brunswick, ME is under construction at 86 Sanford Road adjacent to York Hospital. This 60-apartment, state-of-the-art assisted living community, which focuses on memory care, is scheduled to...
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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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Most rooms are shared with one bathroom per two residents. Showers are scheduled once weekly. Communication between staff and families is wonderful. Overall a fabulous place for your loved one.
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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Overall they've done a great job at the Wadleigh House. It's a very nice community, and it has a warm, homey atmosphere. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the staff are all very friendly and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Wadleigh House LLC is located in Dover, NH in Strafford County. This residential care home provides the assistance that you need on a daily basis in a location that is full of natural beauty and things to do. Those who spend time in Dover appreciate all that is offered there including Woodman...
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Very caring staff. Just not enough. They could add another care giver to the assisted wing. We picked this community, because it was closer to my brother and I. And because of the reputation
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.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor is the preeminent retirement community in New England beautifully situated on 12 acres within easy walking distance of historic York Village and York Harbor. Designed after the style of the grand hotels of the 1890's; senior living at Sentry Hill offers a retirement...
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The staff are all knowledgeable, caring, and understanding. The facility has a great staff to patient ratio compared to larger facilities. The smaller size and feel of the home. It feels more like a big...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Vicarage By The Sea, was founded in 1998 with the desire to make a difference for those living with dementing illnesses. Pioneers in their approach, Johanna Wigg, Ph.D. and Dementia Care Specialist, Cheryl Golek set out to prove that social and psychological realms of long-term care for...
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Placing a loved one in a Memory Care facility is never easy to do , but I have been happy with the choice that was made for my aunt to move into Bellamy fields Memory Care facility. Everything has been great...
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.
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I continue to be impressed, almost on a daily basis. The staff, individually and collectively are thoughtful, caring, and enjoy supporting the residents in whatever way they can. A small example, my rolling...
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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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
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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.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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.
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.
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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.
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 Baldwin, ME

The average cost of senior living in Baldwin is $6,254 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durgintown, ME with an average of $5,472 per month.

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

Baldwin, ME
$6,254/mo
$6,864/mo
$6,975/mo

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

Baldwin, ME
$6,254/mo
$6,445/mo
U.S. national average
$4,583/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,254/mo
$6,338/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,106/mo
Studio
$7,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,217/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,131/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Baldwin over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin.

What families are saying about assisted living in Baldwin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Baldwin

Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME

5.0
Schooner Estates Senior Living rates a 5 on everything. Everyone there at the community has been wonderful. The meals that are prepared is great and they have good activities for the residents. It is a beautiful place that is extremely clean and we would absolutely recommend this community to ...
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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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Baldwin review score based on 176 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 176 reviews of 95 Baldwin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Baldwin review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Baldwin review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Baldwin, ME95 facilities
7.8
Westbrook, ME29 facilities
8.4
Saco, ME14 facilities

Review subcategories for Baldwin assisted living

When assisted living 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 176 reviews of 95 Baldwin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Baldwin resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Baldwin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baldwin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin 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 Baldwin 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
37.9%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.2%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.2%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.6%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.8%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Baldwin 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 Baldwin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baldwin, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.1%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.6%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baldwin 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 Baldwin 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
14.7%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Baldwin 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 Baldwin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.2%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.2%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
20%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baldwin 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 Baldwin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baldwin, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
33.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.5%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.4%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.4%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.5%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Baldwin

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 Baldwin protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Residence at Silver Square and Spring Village at Dover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Baldwin, Maine. See full list of communities.

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