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Assisted living costs in South Side average about $7,904 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 159 communities in South Side. Our detailed directory has 2780 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Newburyport, Portsmouth and Dover.

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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My husband's room is quite large-closet is also large. Although he would prefer to be home he does like it there. Based on the experience we would recommend The Atrium to others
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.
When looking for long-term care for your loved one who has dementia, you’ll want to make sure it provides the right type of certified memory care specialists and a safe environment with constant monitoring. Will your loved one have personal assistance? Have access to meaningful activities and...
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It is strictly a non acute facility - a facility to be used prior to full service nursing home. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Conveniently located on Main Street in Woburn, Windrose at Woburn is a purpose-designed, service-enhanced assisted living community exclusively dedicated to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.At the center of community life is ThriveCare®, our...
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It is a smaller residence so you can quickly get to know the other people and it feels more like Home. My mother says the food is delicious, and again, I think that dedication of the staff is top-notch. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Conveniently located adjacent to the town center of Reading, Massachusetts and within walking distance to the town common, post office, churches, banks, restaurants and many shops and services found in the thriving town center, our community recently received a $3 million full community...
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Kaplan was our first choice for memory care for my husband. I looked at numerous facilities and although other facilities were nice, Kaplan was the most transparent when it came to pricing. It is clean and...
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.
Welcome to Woodbridge, a friendly and vibrant assisted living community where safety and comfort are paramount. Located on a wooded knoll in Peabody, Massachusetts, on the North Shore of Boston, Woodbridge offers private rental apartments for seniors. Aviv Centers of Living May News: Aviv...
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I would say 5 for every one except maybe food which I'd give a 4. I would rate higher than 5 on 4,5, 7 and 8 if I could. The activities is a 5+++. They get every resident they can involved. They really care....
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.
The Blaire House of Tewksbury is a 131-bed skilled nursing center. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for over 50 years. We specialize in Short and Long Term care, Rehab, Sub-acute care, and Alzheimer's Specialty care....
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I would give every category a 5!!!! It is a hidden gem!!!! It was a great value, I didn't need to worry any more and the staff became part of my family. When my mom passed they were upset as I was. Crying in...
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.
The Inn at Edgewood provides individual care to our residents earning us a reputation as the right choice in assisted living senior care.As part of the family-owned Edgewood Centre campus, the Inn at Edgewood is situated on 18 beautiful acres in the historic seaside town of Portsmouth, New...
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Overall they've done a great job at the Wadleigh House. It's a very nice community, and it has a warm, homey atmosphere. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the staff are all very friendly and...
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.
Wadleigh House LLC is located in Dover, NH in Strafford County. This residential care home provides the assistance that you need on a daily basis in a location that is full of natural beauty and things to do. Those who spend time in Dover appreciate all that is offered there including Woodman...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Wentworth Home and everything about the experience has been great so far. This facility has been great. We're very happy with Wentworth Home. I would recommend this...
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.
Wentworth Home — Exceptional Care at an Affordable Price Our warm and welcoming environment provides around the clock nursing staff with assistance tailored to each individual; delicious home cooked meals and engaging social activities and events. With the help of our outstanding employees,...
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Most rooms are shared with one bathroom per two residents. Showers are scheduled once weekly. Communication between staff and families is wonderful. Overall a fabulous place for your loved one.
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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Very good care given to someone close to us, consistently compassionate. Her last few years were made as comfortable and engaged as possible, especially with the challenges faced by every aspect of health...
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.
NOW ACCEPTING CHARTER MEMBERSHIP RESERVATIONS. INQUIRE TODAY TO SECURE A RESERVATION. Avita of Wells, in Brunswick, ME is under construction at 86 Sanford Road adjacent to York Hospital. This 60-apartment, state-of-the-art assisted living community, which focuses on memory care, is scheduled to...
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Photo of Langdon Place of Exeter
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All 5's. Extremely happy with my Mom's care facility and we would 100% recommend the Langdon Place community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
Langdale Place of Exeter is a Genesis senior living community nestled in the historic riverside town of Exeter, NH, the perfect backdrop to our cozy community. Located on the New Hampshire and Massachusetts border, our scenic New England town was home to some of the earliest colonists and honors...
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Kirkwood corners was/is a wonderful kind compassionate "place for mom" our only regret is our Mom wasn't there for long- she passed away shortly after her move in- But we would recommend them-All the...
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.
Newly renovated and remodeled, The HAVEN at LEE is dedicated to seniors who need our team of experienced caregivers. Lovingly designed with our seniors in mind, The HAVEN at LEE proudly offers our holistic approach to care and intimate size – creating an ideal and personalized setting for each...
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My Mother has only been at Rosewood for a couple of weeks, but she is doing very well there. I love that the administrator is also the owner. She is hands on,very friendly and answers all of you questions...
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.
The Lincoln Terrace Home was established in 1994. We are dedicated to provide individual care for each of our residents in a warm, home-like atmosphere. Staff at the Lincoln Terrace Home assists the residents with their daily needs; we provide medication management, health management,...
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Amazing, compassionate community for those suffering from memory impairment. I am blessed to have 2 views of this magnificent community. My Mother was a resident for the final 2 years of her life. I had...
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.
Avita of Newburyport is a memory care community located in the beautiful city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Newburyport is a small coastal city in Essex County that offers a vibrant tourism industry, a full schedule of annual events and exciting points of interest. The city is home to a quaint...
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Not share apartments elderly disabled adults living in their homes and restrictive cash payments will not stop to the public sector as they are being treated at a new doctors facility in hospitals for...
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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I would like to thank the people at the Warde assisted living facility for providing my father with a home away from home while my family members who provide for his care were away. For the brief stay that...
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.
Warde Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Windham, NH. It is close to shopping centers, community social facilities and has health care center within the facility, allowing residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle in a home like setting. Residents receive three meals a...
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I just want to say thank you for all you had done for my sister. I’m so happy that she was finally content living at Grace Morgan House. You have created a wonderful, warm home for all your residents. Your...
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.
The Grace Morgan House is a 25 Resident, independently owned and operated assisted living residence located in Methuen, Massachusetts. The size of the Grace Morgan House leads naturally to highly personalized relationships between staff, residents and families and individualized care at a...
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The staff was absolutely fantastic. We thought that Dad would really like it there, but he had a turn for the worse; when that happened though, the care team increased the level of care to match his needs,...
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.
Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a secure residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Our community features gracious accommodations, numerous amenities, and expansive grounds...
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What an amazing staff. The residents are well cared for. It has a “home-like” atmosphere not a facility atmosphere. [Name removed] and [Name removed] attended the calling hours after my mother recently...
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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.
Pine Hill offers compassionate, personalized assisted living in a cozy, residential setting surrounded by the peaceful beauty of trees and nature in Windham, New Hampshire. As part of the As Life Goes On family of small-home communities, Pine Hill provides seniors with a comfortable, family-like...
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My mother moved to the Landing (fka Village Crossing) 3+ years ago and had a very good experience despite all the challenges associated with Covid. The staff at the Landing were fantastic and always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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The staff members are always checking on my dad and encouraging him to get up and go to participate in activities. They have a ton of activities provided and they do things like happy hour, they have a pub,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Most people know Brightview North Andover because we are located at the former Boston Ski Hill. But what they might not know is that in the summer there’s a meadow that’s home to an endangered butterfly preserve, and you have access to many trails in the nearby state park. This is life at...
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Overall, they did a good job with taking care of my father. The staff was very accommodating and have been sending lots of emails regarding the status of the community as the result of the Covid-19 pandemic....
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.
This 60-unit, state- of-the-art community, which focuses on memory care, is a joint venture of Burlington, Massachusetts-based Northbridge Companies and Portland, Maine-based Sandy River Company. The name, Avita, which translates to 'For Life,' was inspired by our desire to create a safe and...
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Very nice building. Clean and well lighted. Employees were very friendly and helpful. My Aunt seemed to be happy. I will be visiting often. Having had worked in a nursing home this appears to be a nice place
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Stroudwater Lodge, in Westbrook, ME is located just off of I-95 and minutes from bustling downtown Portland, ME. This brand new 95-apartment state-of-the-art community is now open and offers both independent and assisted living options. The community is just a stone's throw from the...
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My loved one was here for a month or two and when I visited a couple of times, everything looked fine. It seemed clean and the staffing was good. I would definitely recommend Stone Hill at Andover to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Stone Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in picturesque Andover, MA is just off I-495 and minutes from the quaint shops and restaurants of historical downtown Andover. Stone Hill is proud to offer independent living, assisted living and a specialized program focusing on Alzheimer’s...
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I have lived at Birch Hill, Independent Living, for over 1 year. I love my apartment and I have grown very fond of the residents I live among. My activities here augment my time in the community where I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
As the only Continuing Care Retirement Community in the greater Manchester, New Hampshire area, Birch Hill Terrace offers an exciting, modern approach to senior living. Birch Hill is the perfect option for people seeking an independent lifestyle, or the warm and caring atmosphere offered in...

Cost of assisted living in South Side, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Side is $7,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Topsham, ME with an average of $7,378 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Side 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 Side, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Side 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Side, 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 Side, 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 Side, ME

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What families are saying about assisted living in South Side

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Side

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

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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South Side review score based on 498 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 498 reviews of 159 South Side assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Side 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 Side review score compared against nearby cities

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South Side, ME159 facilities
8.2
Portland, ME55 facilities
8.6
Topsham, ME42 facilities

Review subcategories for South Side 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 498 reviews of 159 South Side assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Side 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 Side, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

South Side assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Side assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Side, 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 Side 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 Side that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Side, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Side 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 Side Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Side, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Side 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 Side partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Side, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Side 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 Side communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Side, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Side 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 Side offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Side, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
53.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Side

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sentry Hill At York Harbor, Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Side, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 159 assisted living facilities near South Side, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Side, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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