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Assisted living costs in Kittery average about $6,252 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Kittery. Our detailed directory has 203 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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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It was difficult to get return calls from nursing staff. Some orders weren't carried out. Limited activities especially for those higher functioning. Very expensive and constantly increasing costs. Thank God...
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.
Spring Village at Dover is a new 56-bed assisted living community specializing in memory care, conveniently located in the developing Pointe Place neighborhood of Dover, NH. Woodbine Senior Living, LLC, a management and development company with over 40 years of experience in the Senior Living...
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We have found the staff to be extremely kind and supportive of their residents. We picked this community because of the location and it was most convenient to my brothers home and work.
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.
Benchmark at Rye ~ only one mile from the ocean, is the Seacoast’s only community devoted exclusively to memory care. Residents live their lives here with dignity in a secure and peaceful setting where they can connect to the people, passions and things that matter most to them.Coastal...
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Overall, we are happy with Langdon Place, particularly with the nursing staff. They are warm, friendly, patient. The place is not well maintained and could be cleaner. We have noted safety issues like...
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.
Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three...
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I would give every category a 5!!!! It is a hidden gem!!!! It was a great value, I didn't need to worry any more and the staff became part of my family. When my mom passed they were upset as I was. Crying in...
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.
The Inn at Edgewood provides individual care to our residents earning us a reputation as the right choice in assisted living senior care.As part of the family-owned Edgewood Centre campus, the Inn at Edgewood is situated on 18 beautiful acres in the historic seaside town of Portsmouth, New...
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Friendly and caring staff My mil says she feels spoiled by the staff. She enjoys all of the activities Has met a bestie there and is really happy MIL love her room. Just wish it was more updated with...
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.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor is the preeminent retirement community in New England beautifully situated on 12 acres within easy walking distance of historic York Village and York Harbor. Designed after the style of the grand hotels of the 1890's; senior living at Sentry Hill offers a retirement...
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5s across the board, really. They were wonderful, and I wish we had gotten him there sooner. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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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Two of our loved ones started their journey at other places for different reasons, but thankfully we were able to move them both to memory care at Wentworth Senior Living. The care at WSL is superior to all...
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, 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.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
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.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...
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Cost of assisted living in Kittery, ME

The average cost of senior living in Kittery is $6,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Payneton, ME with an average of $6,187 per month.

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

Kittery, ME
$6,252/mo
$7,037/mo
$7,219/mo

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

Kittery, ME
$6,252/mo
$6,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,252/mo
$6,381/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,125/mo
Studio
$8,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,345/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,200/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Kittery over time

Kittery, MEME stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kittery, 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 Kittery.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kittery

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kittery

Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well. My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA

5.0
The staff is very responsive. Housekeeping is great. Whenever we go there, everything is neat and clean. The facility is on top of things and communicates well with the family. They were very helpful during the move in process and also when we changed rooms a few months ago. The meals have been ...
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Kittery review score based on 64 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 64 reviews of 9 Kittery assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kittery 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

Kittery review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Kittery, ME9 facilities
8.9
Biddeford, ME9 facilities
8.1
Saco, ME12 facilities

Review subcategories for Kittery 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 64 reviews of 9 Kittery assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kittery 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Kittery assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kittery assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kittery, 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 Kittery 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 Kittery 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
66.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kittery 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 Kittery Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kittery, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
88.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kittery 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 Kittery 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
22.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
88.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
88.9%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Kittery 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 Kittery communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kittery, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kittery 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 Kittery offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kittery

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 Kittery protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Spring Village at Dover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kittery, Maine. See full list of communities.

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

The best assisted living facilities near you in Kittery, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and Atria Kennebunk. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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