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Assisted living costs in Riverton average about $7,114 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 31 communities in Riverton. Our detailed directory has 294 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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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.
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
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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
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, 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
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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Riverton, ME

The average cost of senior living in Riverton is $7,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,773 per month.

Assisted living costs in Riverton, ME, vs. nearby cities

Riverton, ME
$7,114/mo
$7,223/mo
$7,114/mo

Assisted living costs in Riverton, ME, vs. state and national averages

Riverton, ME
$7,114/mo
$6,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Riverton, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,114/mo
$7,156/mo

Assisted living costs in Riverton, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$9,097/mo
Studio
$8,728/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,147/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,615/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Riverton vs. state and 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 destination: Riverton, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverton, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$7,114/mo$6,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,156/mo$6,758/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,370/mo$5,724/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Riverton, ME:$7,114/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Riverton, ME:$7,156/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Riverton, ME:$6,370/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Riverton, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Riverton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Riverton, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Riverton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Riverton, ME$6,022/mo$5,513/mo+9.2%
Maine$6,061/mo$5,685/mo+6.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Riverton, ME
2024 average cost:$6,022/mo
2023 average cost:$5,513/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,061/mo
2023 average cost:$5,685/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Riverton, 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 Riverton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Riverton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Riverton

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 Landing At Cape Elizabeth

5.0
I couldn’t be happier with this facility. There’s a lot of individual interaction and one on one care with my Mom and they do a really good job of keeping me updated if there are any problems. The food is great and it’s very nutritious. They have a menu of 6 or 7 things on it for every meal so ...
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Riverton review score based on 62 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 31 Riverton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riverton 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

Riverton review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Riverton, ME31 facilities
8.5
Westbrook, ME29 facilities
8.5
Portland, ME31 facilities

Review subcategories for Riverton 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 62 reviews of 31 Riverton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Riverton 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.
Riverton, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Riverton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverton, 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 Riverton 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 Riverton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riverton, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.9%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverton 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 Riverton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverton, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverton 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 Riverton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverton, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverton 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 Riverton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverton, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverton 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 Riverton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverton, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Riverton

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 Riverton protect seniors.
Learn about Maine assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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