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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Empire, ME

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Assisted living costs in Empire average about $7,024 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Empire. Our detailed directory has 43 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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Empire Assisted Living Facilities | 43 Reviews

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Photo of Schooner Estates Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
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The overall experience is excellent considering the grief and situation of my brother. I'm not there but I get reports that it's very clean and when he urinated in his chair they asked my permission to throw...
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.
At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...
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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.
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I continue to be impressed, almost on a daily basis. The staff, individually and collectively are thoughtful, caring, and enjoy supporting the residents in whatever way they can. A small example, my rolling...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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
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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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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Empire, ME

The average cost of senior living in Empire is $7,024 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

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

Empire, ME
$7,024/mo
$6,803/mo
$6,294/mo

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

Empire, ME
$7,024/mo
$6,536/mo
U.S. national average
$4,732/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,024/mo
$7,024/mo

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

Studio
$6,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,225/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Empire over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Empire, 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 Empire.

What families are saying about assisted living in Empire

Recent reviews for assisted living in Empire

The Highlands in Topsham, ME

4.3
The caregivers are all very kind and thoughtful. There could be more activities that involve people rather than television. Such as "work outs" have someone doing it as an instructor rather than a tv program.

Fallbrook Woods in Portland, ME

4.6
I say it all the time... we love it. The staff seem to love working together and with the residents... it's the first thing I saw and keep seeing still. They are fun and incredibly accommodating. Because we saw the employees laughing with one another, I sensed that finding and keeping ...
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Casco Inn Residential Care

4.3
The physical plant is inviting. No two rooms are alike and they are well kept and up to date. All of the workers (aides, nurses and other staff) are very professional and seem to care deeply for the residents. They are ready to handle any situation as it arises. The whole place is "home-y", ...
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Empire assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Empire assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Empire, 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 Empire 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 Empire that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Empire, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
52.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
99.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Empire 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 Empire Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Empire, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
40.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Empire 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 Empire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Empire, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
35%
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Availability of select dining options in Empire 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 Empire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Empire, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Empire 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 Empire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Empire, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
40.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Empire

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 Empire protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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The Highlands, Schooner Estates Senior Living and Fallbrook Woods are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Empire, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 9 assisted living facilities near Empire, Maine. See the full list.

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