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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Monmouth, ME

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Assisted living costs in South Monmouth average about $6,366 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 89 communities in South Monmouth. Our detailed directory has 455 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Brunswick, Augusta and Lewiston.

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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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.
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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
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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.
Welcome to Redington Memorial Home, a non-profit residential care facility offering our residents a home away from home. It is our mission to provide quality senior living in a caring environment. To maintain, or improve, the quality of life to relatively independent senior citizens through...
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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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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, 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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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.
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.
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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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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 Monmouth, ME

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

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

South Monmouth, ME
$6,366/mo
$7,568/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,366/mo
$8,494/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,607/mo
Studio
$5,494/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,516/mo

Senior living costs in South Monmouth 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 Monmouth, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Monmouth, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,366/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,494/mo$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,266/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Monmouth, ME:$6,366/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Monmouth, ME:$8,494/mo
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Monmouth, ME:$3,266/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Monmouth, 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 Monmouth.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Monmouth

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Monmouth

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 Landing At Cape Elizabeth

5.0
I couldn’t be happier with this facility. There’s a lot of individual interaction and one on one care with my Mom and they do a really good job of keeping me updated if there are any problems. The food is great and it’s very nutritious. They have a menu of 6 or 7 things on it for every meal so ...
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South Monmouth review score based on 79 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 89 South Monmouth assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Monmouth 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 Monmouth review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
South Monmouth, ME89 facilities
7.9
Lewiston, ME90 facilities
6.7
Waldoboro, ME56 facilities

Review subcategories for South Monmouth 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 79 reviews of 89 South Monmouth assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Monmouth 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 Monmouth, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.8
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.7
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.6
3.1
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South Monmouth assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Monmouth assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Monmouth, 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 Monmouth 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 Monmouth that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Monmouth, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Monmouth 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 Monmouth Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Monmouth, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Monmouth 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 Monmouth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Monmouth, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Monmouth 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 Monmouth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Monmouth, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.6%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Monmouth 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 Monmouth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Monmouth, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
22.5%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.9%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.1%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
19.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Monmouth

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

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