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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sanford, ME
Assisted living costs in Sanford average about $6,534 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Sanford. Our detailed directory has 117 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 Biddeford, Scarborough and Dover.
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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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
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.
Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
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The quality of care rating is more related to staffing and at times the "service of care" was slow. My loved one often complained about the food his statement would always be it didn't have any flavor....
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
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Very good care given to someone close to us, consistently compassionate. Her last few years were made as comfortable and engaged as possible, especially with the challenges faced by every aspect of health...
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.
NOW ACCEPTING CHARTER MEMBERSHIP RESERVATIONS. INQUIRE TODAY TO SECURE A RESERVATION. Avita of Wells, in Brunswick, ME is under construction at 86 Sanford Road adjacent to York Hospital. This 60-apartment, state-of-the-art assisted living community, which focuses on memory care, is scheduled to...
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, 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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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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We thought it was going to be a hard placement and my loved one was going to be resistant, but he loves it there. He likes the people and the food. He is comfortable, so overall it is good experience and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Your parents have been there for you since day one. They made sure that you were well taken care of as a child and made many sacrifices for you through adolescence. As the years pass, you soon find yourself in the position where the tables turn. It is now your turn to make sure that they are well...
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Sanford, ME
The average cost of senior living in Sanford is $6,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Lebanon, ME with an average of $6,163 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sanford, ME
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VA benefits in Maine
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What families are saying about assisted living in Sanford
Recent reviews for assisted living in Sanford
Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH
4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Avita of Wells
5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
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Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH
5.0
My parents moved into Brookdale Sprucewood in Feb 2022. They quickly made friends, and engage in community activities. Everything they need is provided right where they live!
Sanford assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sanford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sanford, 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 Sanford 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 Sanford 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
37.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
56.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sanford 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 Sanford 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
50%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sanford 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 Sanford 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
12.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Sanford 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 Sanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sanford 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 Sanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sanford
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 Sanford protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and The Residence at Silver Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sanford, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Sanford, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sanford, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and Atria Kennebunk. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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