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Assisted living costs in East Stoneham average about $6,603 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 72 communities in East Stoneham. Our detailed directory has 311 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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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: 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.
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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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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.
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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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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
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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Cost of assisted living in East Stoneham, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Stoneham is $6,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Bethel, ME with an average of $5,506 per month.

Assisted living costs in East Stoneham, ME, vs. nearby cities

East Stoneham, ME
$6,603/mo
$6,906/mo
$6,393/mo

Assisted living costs in East Stoneham, ME, vs. state and national averages

East Stoneham, ME
$6,603/mo
$6,768/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

Assisted living costs in East Stoneham, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,603/mo
$6,603/mo

Assisted living costs in East Stoneham, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,381/mo
Studio
$7,726/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,359/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,370/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in East Stoneham vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Stoneham, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Stoneham, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,603/mo$6,768/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$6,603/mo$6,783/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$5,507/mo$5,759/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
East Stoneham, ME:$6,603/mo
Maine:$6,768/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
East Stoneham, ME:$6,603/mo
Maine:$6,783/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
East Stoneham, ME:$5,507/mo
Maine:$5,759/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Assisted living costs in East Stoneham, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in East Stoneham and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in East Stoneham, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in East Stoneham have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Stoneham, ME$6,094/mo$5,745/mo+6.1%
Maine$6,061/mo$5,685/mo+6.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
East Stoneham, ME
2024 average cost:$6,094/mo
2023 average cost:$5,745/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,061/mo
2023 average cost:$5,685/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Stoneham, ME

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What families are saying about assisted living in East Stoneham

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Stoneham

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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Summit by Morrison in Whitefield, NH

4.9
The staff is great and my loved ones' dignity is important and they treat her with compassion and dignity. Communication is good between the staff and our family, and I would recommend this community to others.

East Stoneham review score based on 78 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 78 reviews of 59 East Stoneham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Stoneham 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

East Stoneham review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
East Stoneham, ME59 facilities
6.6
Auburn, ME10 facilities
6.6
Lewiston, ME10 facilities

Review subcategories for East Stoneham 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 78 reviews of 59 East Stoneham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Stoneham 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.
East Stoneham, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.1
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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East Stoneham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Stoneham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Stoneham, 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 Stoneham 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 Stoneham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Stoneham, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.8%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Stoneham 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 Stoneham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Stoneham, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.1%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Stoneham 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 Stoneham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Stoneham, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
11.9%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Stoneham 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 Stoneham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Stoneham, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.6%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Stoneham 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 Stoneham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Stoneham, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.2%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.3%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.4%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.3%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
18.6%
47%
Dances
Dances
8.5%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.3%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Stoneham

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in East Stoneham protect seniors.
Learn about Maine assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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