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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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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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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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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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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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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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Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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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.
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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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.
Webster offers personalized assisted living services to 14 residents with memory care deficit who may wander and need to be on a secure unit, in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport just minutes off the highway, and a short drive...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Freeport Place offers personalized assisted living services to 30 residents in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport, right next to the Freeport Country Club Golf Course. Located close to Ll.Bean and downtown Freeport, just minutes...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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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 North Waterford, ME

The average cost of senior living in North Waterford is $6,309 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

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

North Waterford, ME
$6,309/mo
$6,794/mo
$6,286/mo

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

North Waterford, ME
$6,309/mo
$6,445/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,309/mo
$6,319/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,659/mo
Studio
$7,269/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,935/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,185/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in North Waterford over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Waterford, 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 North Waterford.

What families are saying about assisted living in North Waterford

Recent reviews for assisted living in North Waterford

Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, ME

5.0
They did try to take good care of my loved one. They offered daily activities and the community was clean. The food was good. My loved one was only there for a short time as we realized he needed more care than they were able to provide. They oversold themselves on the care that was ...
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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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The Grande at South Portland

4.4
They are good, again are working on turnover and once situated will be a much better place. They are doing great job with taking care of my dad.

North Waterford review score based on 74 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 68 North Waterford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Waterford 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

North Waterford review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
North Waterford, ME68 facilities
8.5
Auburn, ME11 facilities
8.5
Lewiston, ME11 facilities

Review subcategories for North Waterford 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 74 reviews of 68 North Waterford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North Waterford 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
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
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North Waterford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Waterford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Waterford, 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 North Waterford 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 North Waterford 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
29.4%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.8%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Waterford 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 North Waterford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.7%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.1%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Waterford 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 North Waterford 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
10.3%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.7%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
13.2%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Waterford 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 North Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.1%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Waterford 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 North Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.6%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.9%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.2%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.1%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
19.1%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.6%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Waterford

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 North Waterford protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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