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10 Best Nursing Homes in Friendship, ME
Friendship 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 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Friendship, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Friendship is about $6,296, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 10 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 Alna, Alna Center and Sheepscot.
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I can't say enough about the care my mother-in-law received at The Lincoln Home. The small, home like environment was a perfect fit - staff go above and beyond to support each resident as an individual and...
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.
The Lincoln Home, an all inclusive, vibrant community for seniors, is situated on the banks of the Damariscotta River in Midcoast Maine.Vibrant Senior Living is our mission. Our seniors engage intellectually and creatively, share laughter and companionship, and experience all that Midcoast Maine...
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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.
St. Andrews Village is a gracious, full service retirement community in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. By extending its senior living options and levels of care, St. Andrews created a new paradigm for senior living in Mid-Coast Maine. The St. Andrews Village Retirement Community opened its doors in...
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Windward Gardens is a Genesis senior living community located in stunning Camden, Maine. There is something for everyone in Camden from sailing, experiencing our world class cuisine, to enjoying our breathtaking sunsets over the water. Camden is a great place to call home in retirement. The...
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Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for...
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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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.
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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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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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.
Opening Spring 2025Welcome Home!Islebrook Village at Wiscasset will feature 105 spacious apartments, including studios, one bedroom, and two bedrooms. All apartments will be designed to meet the level of care residents need. Independent living residents may continue their active lifestyle, with...
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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 nursing homes in Friendship, ME
The average cost of senior living in Friendship is $6,296 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $5,258 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Friendship, ME vs. the state and national average
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Friendship nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Friendship nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Friendship, 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 Friendship 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 Friendship 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
36.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Friendship 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 Friendship Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Friendship, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Friendship 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 Friendship partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Friendship, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Friendship 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 Friendship communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Friendship, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Friendship 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 Friendship offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Friendship, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lincoln Home, St. Andrews Village and Chase Point Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Friendship, Maine. See full list of communities.
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