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Assisted living costs in Brooks average about $5,949 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 55 communities in Brooks. Our detailed directory has 130 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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.
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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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, 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.
Opening Spring 2025Welcome Home!Islebrook Village at Wiscasset will feature 105 spacious apartments, including studios, one bedroom, and two bedrooms. All apartments will be designed to meet the level of care residents need. Independent living residents may continue their active lifestyle, with...
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Brooks, ME

The average cost of senior living in Brooks is $5,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

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

Brooks, ME
$5,949/mo
$6,137/mo
$6,108/mo

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

Brooks, ME
$5,949/mo
$6,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,949/mo
$5,949/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,324/mo
Studio
$7,169/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,550/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Brooks over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Brooks, 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 Brooks.

What families are saying about assisted living in Brooks

Recent reviews for assisted living in Brooks

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.

Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME

4.5
When my mother could no longer live independently at home, we were grateful that the closest long term care facility was also one of the very best in the country. Birch Bay Village is a gem. The care staff are superlative—kind, caring, and attentive. The setting is spectacular, and residents ...
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Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

4.9
I have lived here for over 4 years. We recently had a large turnover in management which was needed, and all the staff, both remaining long timers and new, are professional, caring, devoted to quality service, and reflect that in their daily interaction with the residents both in the Inn and in ...
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Brooks review score based on 40 family reviews

6.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 43 Brooks assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brooks 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

Brooks review score compared against nearby cities

6.2
Brooks, ME43 facilities
7.3
Belfast, ME41 facilities
8.4
Brewer, ME11 facilities

Review subcategories for Brooks 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 40 reviews of 43 Brooks assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Brooks 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
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Brooks assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brooks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brooks, 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 Brooks 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 Brooks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brooks, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
18.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brooks 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 Brooks Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brooks, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brooks 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 Brooks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brooks, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Brooks 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 Brooks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brooks, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
14%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brooks 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 Brooks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brooks, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
16.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
16.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Brooks

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 Brooks protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and The Lincoln Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Brooks, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 55 assisted living facilities near Brooks, Maine. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Brooks, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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