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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Maine is $7,568, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Knox County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Woodlands Senior Living Of Hallowell

152 Winthrop St., Hallowell, ME 04347
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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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Parker Ridge

63 Parker Ridge Lane, Box 290, Blue Hill, ME 04614
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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 place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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Granite Hill Estates

60 Balsam Drive, Hallowell, ME 04347
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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Jed Prouty Assisted Living

57 Main St, Bucksport, ME 04416
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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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Winship Green Nursing Center

51 Winship St, Bath, ME 04530
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Winslow Place

36 1/2 Garand St, Winslow, ME 04901
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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.
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Hillhouse Assisted Living

166 Whiskeag Road, Bath, ME 04530
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Friendly, caring staff. Well run. Compassionate. Considerate. Spiritual depth needed (Services, hymn singing, Bible reading and preaching.)
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.
Hillhouse Assisted Living provides a calm, relaxing, country-like setting thanks to its nestled location within Bath, ME. The property is surrounded by surrounding greenery and majestic trees. Pathways encourage walking and daily breaths of fresh air. Residents often enjoy the scenic location...
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Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville

147 W River Rd, Waterville, ME 04901
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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Elm Tower

60 Elm St, Waterville, ME 04901
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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.
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Sunset Home of Waterville

114 College Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
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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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Coastal Landing Retirement Community

142 Neptune Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011
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.
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Elm Street Assisted Living

56 Elm Street, Topsham, ME 04086
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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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Norwood Cove

214 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
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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.
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Nightingale of Brunswick

Mc Keen, Brunswick, ME 04011
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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.
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The Garden

58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011
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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Dionne Commons

24 Maurice Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011
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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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Thornton Oaks

25 Thornton Way # 100, Brunswick, ME 04011
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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Avalon Village

239 Main Rd N, Hampden, ME 04444
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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.
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Magnolia Assisted Living Of Ellsworth

42 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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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Meadowview

25 Tweedie Ln, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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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.
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The Lamp Memory Care Center

64 Lisbon St, Lisbon, ME 04250
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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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Meadows

PO Box 629, Greene, ME 04236
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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.
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Brewer Rehab and Living Center

74 PARKWAY SOUTH, Brewer, ME 04412
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Fairmount Boarding House

8 13th St, Bangor, ME 04401
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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.
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Sirjas

225 Wilson St, Brewer, ME 04412
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Knox County, ME

The average cost of senior living in Maine is $7,568 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Assisted living costs in Knox County, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,173/mo
Studio
$4,355/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,348/mo

Senior living costs in Maine vs. 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 state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMaineU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$7,568/mo$5,830/mo29.8% above national median
Memory Care$9,393/mo$6,999/mo34.2% above national median
Independent Living$4,089/mo$3,520/mo16.2% above national median
Assisted Living
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:29.8% above national median
Memory Care
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:34.2% above national median
Independent Living
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.2% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Knox County, 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 Knox County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Knox County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Knox County

Chase Point Assisted Living in Damariscotta, ME

5.0
Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for my father here.

Avita of Brunswick

5.0
This is a nice community for good care. The menu is appealing and a lot really the good fine food that we have had her. We like the staff is caring and the community has a good feeling. The staff really care and know each person by name. This has a good home environment for the residents. We ...
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Islebrook Village at Wiscasset

4.3
Overall, it's great. Issues here and there around growing pains. It's new so there's new staff, new residents, new systems, new construction issues, etc. Food service is subcontracted. Still some things to correct there but she likes what they are serving and they have gluten free options so ...
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Knox County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knox County, 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 Knox County 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 Knox County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Knox County, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Knox County 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 Knox County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knox County, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knox County 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 Knox County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knox County, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox County 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 Knox County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knox County, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
7.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox County 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 Knox County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knox County, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
15.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
15.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
3.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Knox County

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 Knox County protect seniors.
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The Highlands, Islebrook Village at Wiscasset and Sunnybrook are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Knox County, Maine. See full list of communities.
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