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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Casco, ME
Assisted living costs in South Casco average about $6,472 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 106 communities in South Casco. Our detailed directory has 477 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 Portland, Lewiston and Scarborough.
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Freeport Place offers personalized assisted living services to 30 residents in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport, right next to the Freeport Country Club Golf Course. Located close to Ll.Bean and downtown Freeport, just minutes...
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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, 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.
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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, 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: 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.
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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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.
Elm Street Assisted Living is a private facility for women only in Topsham, Maine, next to Brunswick and about 25 miles from Portland. We are very small - 6 private rooms - and give completely personal care. Our home-cooked meals, our activities, the library books we bring home are all geared 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.
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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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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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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.
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, 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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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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Friendly, caring staff. Well run. Compassionate. Considerate. Spiritual depth needed (Services, hymn singing, Bible reading and preaching.)
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.
Hillhouse Assisted Living provides a calm, relaxing, country-like setting thanks to its nestled location within Bath, ME. The property is surrounded by surrounding greenery and majestic trees. Pathways encourage walking and daily breaths of fresh air. Residents often enjoy the scenic location...
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...
Cost of assisted living in South Casco, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Casco is $6,472 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Casco, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Casco
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Casco
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 Grande at South Portland
4.4
They are good, again are working on turnover and once situated will be a much better place.
They are doing great job with taking care of my dad.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Personalized care and accommodating staff Residents and their families often express satisfaction with the attentiveness and adaptability of staff members at various communities, such as Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and Sunrise of Huntington Common, where individualized care is prioritized.
Wide range of activities for social interaction Reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities for residents, with communities like Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, The Highlands, and Plant Memorial Home offering a diverse selection to encourage socialization and friendships.
Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities Multiple reviews emphasize the importance of cleanliness in ensuring a comfortable living environment, as seen at Sunrise of Huntington Common, Scarborough Terrace, and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living. The upkeep of both interior spaces and outdoor areas is a top priority.
Flexible and accommodating living spaces Reviews frequently mention the ease of adjusting living arrangements to meet individual preferences and needs, such as the availability of kitchenettes at Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and Sunrise of Huntington Common.
Communication between families and staff Clear and consistent communication helps families stay informed about their loved one's care and well-being, as evidenced by positive feedback for communities like Scarborough Terrace, The Enclave of Scarborough, and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living.
Assistance with medical care and appointments Residents and their families appreciate the ease of having medical care and appointments handled on-site or with the help of the community, as seen at Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Schooner Estates Senior Living, and Sunrise of Huntington Common.
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South Casco review score based on 95 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 87 South Casco assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Casco 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 South Casco 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 95 reviews of 87 South Casco assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Casco 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 Casco, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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South Casco assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Casco assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Casco, 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 Casco 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 Casco 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
33.3%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.6%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Casco 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 Casco 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
31%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.1%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Casco 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 Casco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Casco, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.5%
39.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Casco 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 Casco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Casco, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.7%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Casco 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 Casco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
30.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.8%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.8%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.5%
33.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.8%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
45%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Casco
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 Casco protect seniors.
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The Highlands, Atria Kennebunk and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Casco, Maine. See full list of communities.
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