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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Durham, ME
Assisted living costs in Durham average about $6,603 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Durham. Our detailed directory has 26 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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My mom passed away at the end of June- I have only positive things to say about The Highlands and their staff. Overall the facilities were great and the staff were very caring to my mom and to my family in...
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.
The Highlands is located in the historic district of Topsham, next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, and 25 miles from Portland, Maine's largest city. The Highlands offers a continuum of care in magnificent natural setting, covering 75 acres complete with meandering walking trails....
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8.0
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1 review
It seems like it is a busy place with lots of people coming and going...the director was very helpful and made the process easy.
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.
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
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.
Freeport Place offers personalized assisted living services to 30 residents in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport, right next to the Freeport Country Club Golf Course. Located close to Ll.Bean and downtown Freeport, just minutes...
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, 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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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.
Elm Street Assisted Living is a private facility for women only in Topsham, Maine, next to Brunswick and about 25 miles from Portland. We are very small - 6 private rooms - and give completely personal care. Our home-cooked meals, our activities, the library books we bring home are all geared to...
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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.
Webster offers personalized assisted living services to 14 residents with memory care deficit who may wander and need to be on a secure unit, in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport just minutes off the highway, and a short drive...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Durham, ME
The average cost of senior living in Durham is $6,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Durham, ME vs. nearby cities
Durham, ME
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Durham, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Durham, ME by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Durham, 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 Durham.
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VA benefits in Maine
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Medicare and Medicaid in Maine
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What families are saying about assisted living in Durham
Recent reviews for assisted living in Durham
The Grande at South Portland
5.0
The Harbor Chase of South Portland is very knowledgeable about residents with dementia and how to handle them. They walk you through the process and explain how it works. The housekeeping and laundry are done once a week for the residents. Excellent service and great staff! [Name removed] is ...
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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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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME
4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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Durham assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Durham, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Durham 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 Durham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Durham, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Durham 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 Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
36.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
46.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Durham
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 Durham protect seniors.
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Schooner Estates Senior Living, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and The Highlands are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Durham, Maine. See full list of communities.
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