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10 Best Nursing Homes in Charleston, ME
Charleston is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 25 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Charleston, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Charleston is about $6,108, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 82 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Billings Hill, North Newburgh and Kenduskeag.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Charleston, ME
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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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
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.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
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Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a...
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.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
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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.
Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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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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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.
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.
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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Charleston, ME
The average cost of senior living in Charleston is $6,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Charleston, ME vs. nearby cities
Charleston, ME
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Charleston, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Charleston vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Charleston
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Charleston
Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid.
They do a good job but only offer certain services.
There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid.
It is on the expensive side.
The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
4.5
This review is for memory care:
Staff is very committed to excellent care, and always available for consultation. After hours phone coverage is very sporadic and needs improvement. Memory Care unit should have its own phone number or extension.
Charleston nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charleston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charleston, 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 Charleston nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Charleston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charleston, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
18.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Charleston nursing homes
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 Charleston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charleston, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charleston nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Charleston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charleston, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Charleston nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Charleston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charleston, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charleston nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Charleston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charleston, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Westgate Center and Dirigo Pines are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Charleston, Maine. See full list of communities.
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