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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East Knox, ME
Assisted living costs in East Knox average about $5,733 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 72 communities in East Knox. Our detailed directory has 96 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 Belfast, Waterville and Bucksport.
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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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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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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 East Knox, ME
The average cost of senior living in East Knox is $5,733 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Knox, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in East Knox
Recent reviews for assisted living in East Knox
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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East Knox assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Knox assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Knox, 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 East Knox 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 East Knox 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
12.5%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19.6%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in East Knox 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 East Knox Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.1%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.4%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Knox 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 East Knox 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
3.6%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.9%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
8.9%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.9%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in East Knox 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 East Knox communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Knox 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 East Knox offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
8.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.4%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
3.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.7%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.9%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.7%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
10.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.9%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.9%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Knox
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 East Knox protect seniors.
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, The Lincoln Home and Dirigo Pines are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Knox, Maine. See full list of communities.
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