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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Yarmouth, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Yarmouth.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Yarmouth for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 17 assisted living facilities in the Yarmouth 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 East End Beach, Back Cove and Kennedy Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Lewiston and Scarborough.
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9.3
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52 reviews
Just a year ago I started the process of looking for a place to live. We took out time all summer and looked at many places after seeing pricy, non pricy, luxurious, average. We divided ona 2 bath cottage.
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.
Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living located in beautiful Portland, Maine, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Birchwoods at Canco is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our gracious dining room...
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8 reviews
When we decided to place Mom in memory care we based our decision solely on how she would be received and cared for. [name removed] and [name removed] made the decision hands down for Fallbrook Woods....
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.
Fallbrook Woods -- Maine's leading memory-care community -- is engaging individuals in meaningful ways, by keeping choices in mind.Nestled on 17 acres in Portland's North Deering neighborhood, Fallbrook Woods offers choices that promote the mental, spiritual, social and physical well-being of the...
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8.0
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4 reviews
I really like Park Danforth and my loved one likes it as well. We picked this community, because my father was here previously and had a great experience. It's a safe place for a loved one that I am...
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.
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees...
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30 reviews
Every staff member at Bay Square is fully engaged and always willing to lend a hand in any situation. They are kind, thoughtful, and patient at all times. Most importantly, from the leadership staff to 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.
Like a grand seaside inn, Bay Square at Yarmouth extends a warm and majestic invitation to all who come its way. Inside, the atmosphere is filled with joy of family, fond memories and proud traditions. Welcome to Senior living 'the way it was meant to be!' Splendidly located just beyond the...
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I would tell others that it is a small community. The owners are very involved in running the community and caring for the residents. The staff are very good about getting the residents to appointments. ...
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.
Ledgeview Assisted Living — When living alone is no longer an option and a nursing home isn't the answer. Ledgeview Living — where winter brings the warmth of a crackling fire in our fireplaces and summer evening breezes bring the scent of pint trees and seasonal flowers. — Where residents can...
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3 reviews
The staff are all knowledgeable, caring, and understanding. The facility has a great staff to patient ratio compared to larger facilities. The smaller size and feel of the home. It feels more like a big...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
The Vicarage By The Sea, was founded in 1998 with the desire to make a difference for those living with dementing illnesses. Pioneers in their approach, Johanna Wigg, Ph.D. and Dementia Care Specialist, Cheryl Golek set out to prove that social and psychological realms of long-term care for...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: 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.
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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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.
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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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.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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
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
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Yarmouth, ME
The average cost of senior living in Yarmouth is $6,547 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Yarmouth, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Yarmouth, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Yarmouth, ME by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Yarmouth over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Yarmouth, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in Yarmouth
Recent reviews for assisted living in Yarmouth
Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME
5.0
Schooner Estates Senior Living rates a 5 on everything. Everyone there at the community has been wonderful. The meals that are prepared is great and they have good activities for the residents. It is a beautiful place that is extremely clean and we would absolutely recommend this community to ...
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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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Yarmouth review score based on 25 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 16 Yarmouth assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Yarmouth 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
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Review subcategories for Yarmouth 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 25 reviews of 16 Yarmouth assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Yarmouth 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.Yarmouth, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Yarmouth assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yarmouth assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth 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
37.5%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Yarmouth, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.3%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yarmouth, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yarmouth, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
34.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yarmouth, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Yarmouth
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 Yarmouth protect seniors.
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