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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Porterfield, ME
Assisted living costs in Porterfield average about $6,423 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 117 communities in Porterfield. Our detailed directory has 741 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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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.
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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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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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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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, 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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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back home.
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I have been an independent resident at Taylor Community for two years. In that time my experience has been one of gratitude for the many activities available from educational trips and lectures to seeing...
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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...
Cost of assisted living in Porterfield, ME
The average cost of senior living in Porterfield is $6,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Porter, ME with an average of $4,935 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Porterfield, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Porterfield, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Porterfield, ME by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Porterfield, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in Porterfield
Recent reviews for assisted living in Porterfield
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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Golden View Health Care Assisted Living in Meredith, NH
4.1
Very happy with the care and concern that my Mom is receiving at Golden View! It is very expensive - I feel it could be less expensive - but I’ve found that all these facilities are about the same cost! My biggest issue is that the food is sub-par!!!! They should have better food with a better ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kind and caring nature of the staff in several communities, such as Langdon Place of Dover, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, and The Residence at Silver Square. Families express appreciation for the long-term friendships that their loved ones have developed with ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Communities like Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, and Spring Village at Dover offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, including music programs, social outings, and weekly van rides for shopping and ice cream. These activities help prom ...
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Flexible care options. Families have shared positive experiences with communities offering flexible care options, like Sunrise of Huntington Common, The Residence at Silver Square, and Schooner Estates Senior Living, ensuring their loved ones receive the right level of care to meet their unique needs.
Individually decorated private rooms. Residents appreciate the homely feel of their private rooms in communities such as Scarborough Terrace, Carriage Hill Assisted Living, and Spring Village at Dover, which are often individually decorated to create a personalized living space.
Comfortable and spacious common areas. Communities like Atria Kennebunk, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, and The Grande at South Portland offer comfortable and spacious common areas for residents to socialize, enjoy activities, and relax, creating a sense of community and belonging.
High-quality dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents highlight the importance of quality food in their overall satisfaction with their community. For example, at The Residence at Silver Square, the chef accommodates individual dietary preferences, making mealtimes a delight for residents.
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Porterfield review score based on 199 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 199 reviews of 97 Porterfield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Porterfield 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
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Review subcategories for Porterfield 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 199 reviews of 97 Porterfield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Porterfield 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.Porterfield, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
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Porterfield assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porterfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porterfield, 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 Porterfield 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 Porterfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Porterfield, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.1%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.7%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.3%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.2%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Porterfield 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 Porterfield 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
38.1%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porterfield 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 Porterfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porterfield, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.4%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Porterfield 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 Porterfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.4%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porterfield 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 Porterfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.2%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Porterfield
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 Porterfield protect seniors.
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