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Assisted living costs in Stow average about $6,353 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in Stow. Our detailed directory has 283 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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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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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...
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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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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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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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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.
Gorham House is a warm, welcoming place where residents can relax and enjoy our convenient amenities. Below are some of our highlighted amenities:Beauty shopOutdoor walkwaysRecreation roomSpacious common areas
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I write this to those of you who, like me, feel guilty and scared at not being able to care for your loved one who is suffering from ever-developing memory loss any longer. You want him/her to be honored...
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.
Meredith Bay Colony Club overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire provides the perfect retirement and assisted living location. We are the region's newest not-for-profit retirement community having opened our state-of-the-art facility in 2009. We very quickly achieved 'Full'...
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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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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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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...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Stow, ME

The average cost of senior living in Stow is $6,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Fryeburg, ME with an average of $5,410 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stow, ME vs. nearby cities

Stow, ME
$6,353/mo
$6,792/mo
$6,285/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stow, ME vs. the state and national average

Stow, ME
$6,353/mo
$6,569/mo
U.S. national average
$4,638/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stow vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,353/mo
$6,353/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Stow, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,365/mo
Studio
$6,859/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,427/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,849/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Stow over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stow, 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 Stow.

What families are saying about assisted living in Stow

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stow

The Grande at South Portland

5.0
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 done once a week for the residents. Excellent service and great staff! [Name removed] is ...
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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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Stow review score based on 61 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 40 Stow assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stow 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

Stow review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Stow, ME40 facilities
6.6
Auburn, ME9 facilities
6.6
Lewiston, ME9 facilities

Review subcategories for Stow 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 61 reviews of 40 Stow assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stow 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Stow assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stow assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stow, 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 Stow 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 Stow 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
35%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.5%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.5%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Stow 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 Stow 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
37.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.5%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stow 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 Stow 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
12.5%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.5%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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15.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Stow 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 Stow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stow 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 Stow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
46.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.5%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.5%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.5%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stow

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 Stow protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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