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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Carmel, ME
Assisted living costs in Carmel average about $6,108 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Carmel. Our detailed directory has 55 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Bangor, Brewer and Bucksport.
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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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
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.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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, 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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Cost of assisted living in Carmel, ME
The average cost of senior living in Carmel is $6,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carmel, ME vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carmel, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in Carmel
Recent reviews for assisted living in Carmel
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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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
5.0
Facility offers apartments with one bedroom dining room bathroom combination, which is one of very few like that in the area. Most assisted living facilities provide clients a room with a bath.
One of very few assisted living options that offer an apartment style setup, not just a single room ...
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Carmel assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carmel assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carmel, 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 Carmel 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 Carmel 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
16.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
56.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Carmel 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 Carmel Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carmel, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carmel 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 Carmel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carmel, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Carmel 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 Carmel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carmel, MENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carmel 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 Carmel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
30.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carmel
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 Carmel protect seniors.
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Dirigo Pines and Westgate Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carmel, Maine. See full list of communities.
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