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Assisted living costs in South Effingham average about $6,411 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 110 communities in South Effingham. Our detailed directory has 993 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.
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My loved one is a resident at Peabody Home and things are very good for her at this facility. She has friends and is well liked by the staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Peabody Home, home of independent, assisted living, and nursing, located in the heart of Franklin, NH. We are highly known for our consistent activities that we have for our residents. We make living fun! We encourage family and friend to have luncheons with the residents. We have fun activities...
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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.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
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.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony 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.
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.
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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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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
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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.
Harmony Homes is an assisted living community in Durham, NH. Set in the heart of New Hampshire, and is located on a sprawling property, complete with walking paths. Watching the beauty of the seasons changing in New Hampshire is reason enough to make Harmony Homes your home. Because Harmony Homes...
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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.
Webster offers personalized assisted living services to 14 residents with memory care deficit who may wander and need to be on a secure unit, in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport just minutes off the highway, and a short drive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
Eventide Home, a non-profit nursing and assisted living facility, located in Exeter, New Hampshire, and has been providing health care services to women over the age of 65 since 1952.Our nursing home provides housing and health care services to 19 women, 15 of whom have private rooms. The...

Cost of assisted living in South Effingham, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Effingham is $6,411 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kezar Falls, ME with an average of $5,472 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Effingham, ME vs. nearby cities

South Effingham, ME
$6,404/mo
$7,227/mo
$7,041/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Effingham, ME vs. the state and national average

South Effingham, ME
$6,404/mo
$6,539/mo
U.S. national average
$4,625/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Effingham vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,404/mo
$6,538/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Effingham, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,576/mo
Studio
$7,333/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,602/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,408/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Effingham over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Effingham, ME

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What families are saying about assisted living in South Effingham

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Effingham

The Grande at South Portland

5.0
The Harbor Chase of South Portland is very knowledgeable about residents with dementia and how to handle them. They walk you through the process and explain how it works. The housekeeping and laundry are done once a week for the residents. Excellent service and great staff! [Name removed] is ...
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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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and friendliness of the staff at various communities, including The Pines Of Newmarket, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, and Carriage Hill Assisted Living, creating a homely atmosphere for residents and their families.
Individualized care and attention. Several residents express appreciation for the personalized care they receive at their communities, such as Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, and Wentworth Home, where staff members cater to individual needs and preferences.
Variety of engaging activities. From arts and crafts to outings and social events, communities like Langdon Place of Dover, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, and Carriage Hill Assisted Living offer a diverse range of activities to keep residents active and engaged.
Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities like Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, Brookdale Spruce Wood, and Carriage Hill Assisted Living, ensuring a comfortable and inviting living environment for residents.
Supportive community atmosphere. Residents and families at communities such as The Grande at South Portland, Carriage Hill Assisted Living, and Granite Ledges of Concord appreciate the sense of community and connection they have found, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Communication is a key priority for many communities, with families at Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, and Forestview Manor Assisted Living commending staff for their ongoing, transparent interactions and updates.
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South Effingham review score based on 262 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 262 reviews of 91 South Effingham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Effingham 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 Effingham review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
South Effingham, ME91 facilities
8.1
Saco, ME12 facilities
8.9
Biddeford, ME9 facilities

Review subcategories for South Effingham 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 262 reviews of 91 South Effingham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Effingham 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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South Effingham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Effingham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Effingham, 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 Effingham 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 Effingham 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
45.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.9%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Effingham 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 Effingham 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
48.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Effingham 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 Effingham 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
14.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Effingham 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 Effingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
26.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Effingham 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 Effingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
22%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Effingham

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 Effingham protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Effingham, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 110 assisted living facilities near South Effingham, Maine. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Effingham, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Spring Village at Dover. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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