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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Jefferson, ME
Assisted living costs in South Jefferson average about $6,269 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 91 communities in South Jefferson. Our detailed directory has 210 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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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...
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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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
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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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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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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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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...
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, 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, 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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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: 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.
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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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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.
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.
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
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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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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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in South Jefferson, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Jefferson is $6,269 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Jefferson, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Jefferson, ME vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Jefferson, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Jefferson
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Jefferson
The Highlands in Topsham, ME
4.3
The caregivers are all very kind and thoughtful.
There could be more activities that involve people rather than television. Such as "work outs" have someone doing it as an instructor rather than a tv program.
Fallbrook Woods in Portland, ME
4.6
I say it all the time... we love it. The staff seem to love working together and with the residents... it's the first thing I saw and keep seeing still. They are fun and incredibly accommodating.
Because we saw the employees laughing with one another, I sensed that finding and keeping ...
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Sunnybrook in Brunswick, ME
4.7
Sunnybrook Village is very homey. The staff is really good at handling a difficult transition. They promote a welcoming group among the residents. They really helped mom integrate. The only thing that would help make everything a five is to have a better range of activities. I would like to see ...
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South Jefferson review score based on 51 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 74 South Jefferson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Jefferson 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 Jefferson review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Jefferson 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 51 reviews of 74 South Jefferson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Jefferson 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 Jefferson, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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South Jefferson assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Jefferson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
23%
52.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.9%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.1%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
23%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.5%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
6.8%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.8%
39.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
35.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dining options in South Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.2%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.8%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.8%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.9%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.2%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.5%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.5%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
13.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
5.4%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.9%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Jefferson
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 Jefferson protect seniors.
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