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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Bridgton, ME
Assisted living costs in South Bridgton average about $6,351 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in South Bridgton. Our detailed directory has 534 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 brother and I toured 3 different facilities. We chose Sunnybrook because we got a great vibe and it was the only one that we could really see her being happy here. The size, the staff, the tour,...
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.
Sunnybrook, in Brunswick, ME is conveniently located just off Route 24 and proudly offers independent living and assisted living. This charming community boasts a home-like environment and beautifully appointed apartments, many with picturesque Moose Pond views. Sunnybrook is now proud to be...
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
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The staff are all knowledgeable, caring, and understanding. The facility has a great staff to patient ratio compared to larger facilities. The smaller size and feel of the home. It feels more like a big...
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.
The Vicarage By The Sea, was founded in 1998 with the desire to make a difference for those living with dementing illnesses. Pioneers in their approach, Johanna Wigg, Ph.D. and Dementia Care Specialist, Cheryl Golek set out to prove that social and psychological realms of long-term care for...
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I continue to be impressed, almost on a daily basis. The staff, individually and collectively are thoughtful, caring, and enjoy supporting the residents in whatever way they can. A small example, my rolling...
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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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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
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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
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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: 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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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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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.
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
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
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.
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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: 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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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
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, 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.
Cost of assisted living in South Bridgton, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Bridgton is $6,351 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Bridgton, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Bridgton, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Bridgton, ME by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in South Bridgton over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Bridgton, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Bridgton
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Bridgton
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
Personalized care and accommodating staff. Many reviews highlight the accommodating nature of staff in adapting to residents' unique needs and preferences, such as at Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, where a resident's room was chosen due to a small kitchenette. At The Enclave of Scarborough, the staff's attention to detail and att ...
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Communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication with families and loved ones is a standout feature in several reviews, with The Enclave of Scarborough and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living specifically mentioning staff's responsiveness and keeping families updated on residents' well-being.
Wide array of activities for residents. Reviews consistently praise the range of activities offered at various communities, allowing residents to stay engaged and active, such as at Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, The Highlands, and Plant Memorial Home, where residents enjoy a variety of activities and events.
Thoughtful amenities in rooms. Small kitchenettes in residents' rooms, as mentioned in reviews at Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and Sunrise of Huntington Common, are appreciated by some residents for their added convenience. Clean, private, and spacious rooms, as noted at Plant Memorial Home, contribute to overall s ...
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Quality of food and dining experiences. Nutritious and flavorful meals stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with Sunrise of Huntington Common, Bay Square at Yarmouth, and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living all mentioning the high-quality food and dining experiences.
Supportive and caring environment. A warm, welcoming, and supportive environment is key to many residents' happiness, as mentioned in reviews at Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, The Enclave of Scarborough, and Atria Kennebunk, where residents and their families express gratitude for the kindness and consideration shown by ...
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South Bridgton review score based on 104 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 104 reviews of 86 South Bridgton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Bridgton 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
South Bridgton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Bridgton 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 104 reviews of 86 South Bridgton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Bridgton 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.South Bridgton, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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South Bridgton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Bridgton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Bridgton, 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 Bridgton 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 Bridgton 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
34.9%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.1%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.4%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Bridgton 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 Bridgton 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
32.6%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.3%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Bridgton 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 Bridgton 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
15.1%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.8%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.6%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in South Bridgton 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 Bridgton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.9%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Bridgton 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 Bridgton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.1%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.1%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
24.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Bridgton
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 South Bridgton protect seniors.
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The Highlands, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and Atria Kennebunk are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Bridgton, Maine. See full list of communities.
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