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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Standish, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in Standish, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Standish or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Standish.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Standish for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Standish area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Deering Center, Back Cove and Kennedy Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Scarborough and Biddeford.
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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...
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.
We are proud to introduce The Grande at South Portland, where you can experience the luxury Maine senior living you desire with the professional care you need.Bridge Senior Living has been proudly serving the residents of since 2019, and now, more Portland-area residents can experience our...
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The Country Village is a big old farmhouse. My mom’s room was clean, bright and cozy. Mom was very nervous about not going home after a long hospitalization but the people at the Country Village made her...
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 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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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...
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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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.
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Standish, ME
The average cost of senior living in Standish is $6,864 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Standish, ME
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Private income options in Maine
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What families are saying about assisted living in Standish
Recent reviews for assisted living in Standish
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 Grande at South Portland
4.4
They are good, again are working on turnover and once situated will be a much better place.
They are doing great job with taking care of my dad.
Standish assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Standish assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Standish, 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 Standish 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 Standish 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
25%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Standish 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 Standish Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Standish, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Standish 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 Standish partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Standish, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Standish 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 Standish communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Standish 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 Standish offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.3%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
8.3%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Standish
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 Standish protect seniors.
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