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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Farmingdale, ME

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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: 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
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...
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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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 Farmingdale, ME

The average cost of senior living in Farmingdale is $6,167 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

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

Farmingdale, ME
$6,167/mo
$6,324/mo
$5,776/mo

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

Farmingdale, ME
$6,167/mo
$6,445/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,167/mo
$6,167/mo

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

Semi-Private
$9,095/mo
Studio
$6,943/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,135/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Farmingdale over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale.

What families are saying about assisted living in Farmingdale

Recent reviews for assisted living in Farmingdale

Sunnybrook in Brunswick, ME

4.7
Sunnybrook Village is very homey. The staff is really good at handling a difficult transition. They promote a welcoming group among the residents. They really helped mom integrate. The only thing that would help make everything a five is to have a better range of activities. I would like to see ...
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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME

3.8
There is a big difference between the cost/benefit of the assisted living part of the facility and the memory care part. Biggest diff is quality of food. Also, likely typical for the job, but the turnover rate for both the head nurse and the rest of staff on the floor is very high. This feels ...
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The Highlands in Topsham, ME

5.0
After one year, I cannot think of another place where my brother could be better served. Facility has a resident population large enough to enable individuals to connect with others. Staff has been great and tries to connect with the residents. There are a good number of activities available. ...
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Farmingdale assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Farmingdale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale 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
20%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Farmingdale, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Farmingdale, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Farmingdale, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
10%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Farmingdale, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Farmingdale

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 Farmingdale protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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

There are 38 assisted living facilities near Farmingdale, Maine. See the full list.

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