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Assisted living costs in South Acton average about $6,611 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in South Acton. Our detailed directory has 18 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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Most rooms are shared with one bathroom per two residents. Showers are scheduled once weekly. Communication between staff and families is wonderful. Overall a fabulous place for your loved one.
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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My Mother has only been at Rosewood for a couple of weeks, but she is doing very well there. I love that the administrator is also the owner. She is hands on,very friendly and answers all of you questions...
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.
The Lincoln Terrace Home was established in 1994. We are dedicated to provide individual care for each of our residents in a warm, home-like atmosphere. Staff at the Lincoln Terrace Home assists the residents with their daily needs; we provide medication management, health management,...
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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.
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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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
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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.
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...
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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in South Acton, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Acton is $6,611 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newfield, ME with an average of $5,720 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Acton, ME, vs. nearby cities

South Acton, ME
$6,611/mo
$7,402/mo
$7,245/mo

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

South Acton, ME
$6,611/mo
$6,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in South Acton, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,611/mo
$6,761/mo

Assisted living costs in South Acton, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,425/mo
Studio
$7,250/mo

Senior living costs in South Acton 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: South Acton, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Acton, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,611/mo$6,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,761/mo$6,758/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,607/mo$5,724/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
South Acton, ME:$6,611/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Acton, ME:$6,761/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Acton, ME:$5,607/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Acton, 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 South Acton.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Acton

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Acton

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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Spring Village at Dover

4.6
We do wish the rooms could be a bit larger. It would be great if the residents could get outside more. However, we are so far we are happy with the facility and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend them to other families.

Rosewood Manor in Rochester, NH

4.3
Rosewood is a very nice facility. The director is very helpful. Even during non business hours she is willing and able to help me with anything I ask. Very prompt in doing so as well. Gail is awesome!!!!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care of the staff at various communities. At Langdon Place of Dover, residents and their families praise the respectful and welcoming attitude of the staff, while at The Residence at Silver Square, the friendliness of the staff is a standout feature. At S ...
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Customized care and individualized attention. Residents and their families appreciate the personalized care and accommodations provided at different communities. For example, at Spring Village at Dover, staff make sure to attend to each resident's unique needs, and at Atria Kennebunk, the flexibility in care plans is a major selling poi ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is often a deciding factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Reviews for Langdon Place of Dover, The Residence at Silver Square, and Sunrise of Huntington Common highlight the excellent meals and dining services offered.
Engaging activities for residents. A variety of activities tailored to residents' interests help keep them engaged and active. Families at The Residence at Silver Square and Carriage Hill Assisted Living mention the abundance of activities and outings provided, while at Atria Kennebunk, the staff's attentiveness to residents' ...
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Thoughtful communication between residents and families. Clear and consistent communication is essential for ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families. At Carriage Hill Assisted Living, the staff goes above and beyond to keep families informed, while at Atria Kennebunk, the responsiveness of the team is praised.
Safe and secure living environments. Feeling safe and secure is a priority for many residents and their families. At Spring Village at Dover, the peace of mind provided by the security measures is a significant factor in the satisfaction of residents and their loved ones. At Langdon Place of Dover, the handling of difficult con ...
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South Acton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Acton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Acton, 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 South Acton 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 South Acton 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
14.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Acton 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 South Acton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Acton, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Acton 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 South Acton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Acton, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in South Acton 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 South Acton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Acton, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Acton 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 South Acton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Acton, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
46.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Acton

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