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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Gorham, ME

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Assisted living costs in South Gorham average about $7,904 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 102 communities in South Gorham. Our detailed directory has 1111 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, South Portland and Scarborough.

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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Two of our loved ones started their journey at other places for different reasons, but thankfully we were able to move them both to memory care at Wentworth Senior Living. The care at WSL is superior to all...
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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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in South Gorham, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Gorham is $7,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $6,366 per month.

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

South Gorham, ME
$7,904/mo
$7,568/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,904/mo
$9,896/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,439/mo
Studio
$6,274/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,255/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,495/mo

Senior living costs in South Gorham 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 Gorham, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Gorham, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$7,904/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,896/mo$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,444/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Gorham, ME:$7,904/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Gorham, ME:$9,896/mo
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Gorham, ME:$4,444/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Gorham, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Gorham and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in South Gorham, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Gorham have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Gorham, ME$6,665/mo$6,358/mo+4.8%
Maine$6,295/mo$6,052/mo+4.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
South Gorham, ME
2024 average cost:$6,665/mo
2023 average cost:$6,358/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,295/mo
2023 average cost:$6,052/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Gorham, 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 Gorham.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Gorham

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Gorham

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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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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South Gorham review score based on 215 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 215 reviews of 102 South Gorham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Gorham 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 Gorham review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
South Gorham, ME102 facilities
8.6
Topsham, ME42 facilities
7.9
Lewiston, ME90 facilities

Review subcategories for South Gorham 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 215 reviews of 102 South Gorham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Gorham 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 Gorham, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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South Gorham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Gorham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Gorham, 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 Gorham 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 Gorham 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
40.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Gorham 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 Gorham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Gorham, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Gorham 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 Gorham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Gorham, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Gorham 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 Gorham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Gorham, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Gorham 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 Gorham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Gorham, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
36.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Gorham

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

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Gorham House, Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Sunrise of Huntington Common are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Gorham, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 102 assisted living facilities near South Gorham, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Gorham, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living and The Pines Of Newmarket. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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