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Assisted living costs in Plummer Mill average about $6,384 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Plummer Mill. Our detailed directory has 27 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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My mom passed away at the end of June- I have only positive things to say about The Highlands and their staff. Overall the facilities were great and the staff were very caring to my mom and to my family in...
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.
The Highlands is located in the historic district of Topsham, next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, and 25 miles from Portland, Maine's largest city. The Highlands offers a continuum of care in magnificent natural setting, covering 75 acres complete with meandering walking trails....
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It seems like it is a busy place with lots of people coming and going...the director was very helpful and made the process easy.
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, 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
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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, 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
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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.
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: 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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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
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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...
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...
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 Plummer Mill, ME

The average cost of senior living in Plummer Mill is $6,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

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

Plummer Mill, ME
$6,384/mo
$6,294/mo
$6,803/mo

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

Plummer Mill, ME
$6,384/mo
$6,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,384/mo
$6,401/mo

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

Studio
$6,206/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,220/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Plummer Mill over time

Plummer Mill, MEME stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Plummer Mill, 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 Plummer Mill.

What families are saying about assisted living in Plummer Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Plummer Mill

The Highlands in Topsham, ME

4.3
The caregivers are all very kind and thoughtful. There could be more activities that involve people rather than television. Such as "work outs" have someone doing it as an instructor rather than a tv program.

Fallbrook Woods in Portland, ME

4.6
I say it all the time... we love it. The staff seem to love working together and with the residents... it's the first thing I saw and keep seeing still. They are fun and incredibly accommodating. Because we saw the employees laughing with one another, I sensed that finding and keeping ...
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75 State Street in Portland, ME

5.0
My mother moved into 75 State Street a year ago. Initially she was apprehensive and hoping for it to be a temporary placement while she recovered from an injury, she now is looking forwarding to spending the rest of her life there! The socialization with other residents and wide array of ...
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Plummer Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plummer Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plummer Mill, 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 Plummer Mill 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 Plummer Mill 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
18.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Plummer Mill 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 Plummer Mill 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
27.3%
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
9.1%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Plummer Mill 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 Plummer Mill 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
18.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
36.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Plummer Mill 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 Plummer Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plummer Mill 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 Plummer Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
46.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Plummer Mill

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 Plummer Mill protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Schooner Estates Senior Living, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and The Highlands are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Plummer Mill, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 11 assisted living facilities near Plummer Mill, Maine. See the full list.

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