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Assisted living costs in Waterford average about $6,432 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 95 communities in Waterford. Our detailed directory has 414 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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Dionne Commons
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Elm Street Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
Elm Street Assisted Living is a private facility for women only in Topsham, Maine, next to Brunswick and about 25 miles from Portland. We are very small - 6 private rooms - and give completely personal care. Our home-cooked meals, our activities, the library books we bring home are all geared to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Farmington Home - Aged People
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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
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.
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Photo of Sartwell Place
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Photo of Hillside Terrace of Hallowell
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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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
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.
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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Friendly, caring staff. Well run. Compassionate. Considerate. Spiritual depth needed (Services, hymn singing, Bible reading and preaching.)
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Hillhouse Assisted Living provides a calm, relaxing, country-like setting thanks to its nestled location within Bath, ME. The property is surrounded by surrounding greenery and majestic trees. Pathways encourage walking and daily breaths of fresh air. Residents often enjoy the scenic location...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Photo of The Inn at City Hall
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Waterford, ME

The average cost of senior living in Waterford is $6,432 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,773 per month.

Assisted living costs in Waterford, ME, vs. nearby cities

Waterford, ME
$6,432/mo
$6,906/mo
$6,393/mo

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

Waterford, ME
$6,432/mo
$6,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Waterford, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,432/mo
$6,443/mo

Assisted living costs in Waterford, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,379/mo
Studio
$8,308/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,508/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,269/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Waterford 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: Waterford, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterford, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,432/mo$6,744/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,443/mo$6,758/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,456/mo$5,724/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Waterford, ME:$6,432/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Waterford, ME:$6,443/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Waterford, ME:$5,456/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waterford, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waterford 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.

Waterford, MEME stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Waterford, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waterford 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waterford, ME$6,030/mo$5,745/mo+5.0%
Maine$6,061/mo$5,685/mo+6.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Waterford, ME
2024 average cost:$6,030/mo
2023 average cost:$5,745/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,061/mo
2023 average cost:$5,685/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waterford, 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 Waterford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waterford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waterford

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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Summit by Morrison in Whitefield, NH

4.9
The staff is great and my loved ones' dignity is important and they treat her with compassion and dignity. Communication is good between the staff and our family, and I would recommend this community to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the staff at various communities being kind, thoughtful, and willing to help with individual needs. For example, at Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, staff went above and beyond to make a difficult transition smooth for residents and their families. At Scarborough Terrac ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents express appreciation for the wide range of activities offered at several communities. For instance, at The Highlands, residents participate in workouts led by staff and enjoy various social events. At The Grande at South Portland, the memory care facility offers a plan called Sound ...
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Clean and well-maintained environments. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, in regards to both the private rooms and communal areas. For example, at Country Village Assisted Living, the Country Village's cozy and warm environment made mom feel comfortable and welcome. At Scarborough Terrace, ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Families appreciate clear and open communication with staff, allowing everyone to stay informed about their loved ones' care. For example, Scarborough Terrace has monthly Zoom forums and in-person gatherings for families to meet with staff and other residents. At 75 State Street, the friendly ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Reviews frequently mention the importance of quality food in their overall satisfaction with a community. For instance, at Bay Square at Yarmouth, the chef serves first-rate meals, while at Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, residents and their families appreciate the restaurant-style dining ...
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Comfortable and homelike atmosphere. Several reviews express that the communities have a warm, friendly, and homelike atmosphere. For example, at Country Village Assisted Living, the Country Village's old farmhouse feel and mom's cozy, bright, and clean room made her feel welcome. At Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, my loved ...
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Waterford review score based on 85 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 78 Waterford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waterford 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

Waterford review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Waterford, ME78 facilities
6.6
Auburn, ME10 facilities
6.6
Lewiston, ME10 facilities

Review subcategories for Waterford 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 85 reviews of 78 Waterford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waterford 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.
Waterford, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Waterford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waterford, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.1%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waterford 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 Waterford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterford, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterford, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterford, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterford, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
20.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waterford

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