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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Knox, ME
Assisted living costs in Knox average about $5,676 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 58 communities in Knox. Our detailed directory has 97 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Belfast, Waterville and Bucksport.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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
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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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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...
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.
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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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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.
Opening Spring 2025Welcome Home!Islebrook Village at Wiscasset will feature 105 spacious apartments, including studios, one bedroom, and two bedrooms. All apartments will be designed to meet the level of care residents need. Independent living residents may continue their active lifestyle, with...
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.
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.
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
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
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Knox, ME
The average cost of senior living in Knox is $5,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Knox, ME
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VA benefits in Maine
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What families are saying about assisted living in Knox
Recent reviews for assisted living in Knox
Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.
Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
4.9
I have lived here for over 4 years. We recently had a large turnover in management which was needed, and all the staff, both remaining long timers and new, are professional, caring, devoted to quality service, and reflect that in their daily interaction with the residents both in the Inn and in ...
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Knox assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knox, 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Knox, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
18.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Knox 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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knox, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knox 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knox, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knox, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knox, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
13.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
15.9%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
6.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Knox
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 Knox protect seniors.
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, The Lincoln Home and Dirigo Pines are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Knox, Maine. See full list of communities.
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