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10 Best Nursing Homes in North Fairfield, ME

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North Fairfield 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 60 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in North Fairfield, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in North Fairfield is about $5,879, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 139 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Manchester, Waterville and Winslow.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near North Fairfield, ME

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Photo of Schooner Estates Senior Living
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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.
At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...
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We were there for only a few months because Dad passed but really liked everyone there and give a strong recommendation. They were amazing at the end and compared to his place in Maryland that was twice as...
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 66 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and deluxe one-bedroom assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing designed to accommodate 29 residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is located in a well...
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Care staff has been excellent. The place is clean. Food is good and there's a variety. Activities are varied and there's something for everyone. Room size varies due to the layout but there are multiple...
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.
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.
When it comes to beautiful scenic views not much can beat our seaport town of Belfast, ME. Our antique architecture and historic districts are popular with residents and tourists alike. Harbor Hill Center occupies seven acres of waterfront property in mid-coast Maine on Belfast Harbor. Our...
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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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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.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
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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
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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.
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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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.
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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I will recommend Chase Point highly for its integrity, warm and commited staff, who go beyond the bounds of caring for residents. But - if meals are important consideration, be advised - both administration...
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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I continue to be impressed, almost on a daily basis. The staff, individually and collectively are thoughtful, caring, and enjoy supporting the residents in whatever way they can. A small example, my rolling...
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.
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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...
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.
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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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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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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, 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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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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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.
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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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.
Welcome to Redington Memorial Home, a non-profit residential care facility offering our residents a home away from home. It is our mission to provide quality senior living in a caring environment. To maintain, or improve, the quality of life to relatively independent senior citizens through...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in North Fairfield, ME

The average cost of senior living in North Fairfield is $5,879 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $5,879 per month.

Nursing homes costs in North Fairfield, ME, vs. state and national averages

North Fairfield, ME
$5,879/mo
$6,139/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Fairfield, ME, vs. other senior living options

Nursing Homes
$5,879/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Fairfield, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,062/mo
Private
$5,932/mo

Senior living costs in North Fairfield vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: North Fairfield, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Fairfield, MEMaineU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,879/mo$6,139/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,366/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,266/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
North Fairfield, ME:$5,879/mo
Maine:$6,139/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
North Fairfield, ME:$6,366/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
North Fairfield, ME:unavailable
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
North Fairfield, ME:$3,266/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in North Fairfield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in North Fairfield

Chase Point Assisted Living in Damariscotta, ME

5.0
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 my father here.

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

4.0
Overall the facility is clean and food well prepared. My sister is medically complicated and the intake process was a bit sloppy, the care plan needed revisions which caused misunderstandings with the staff caring for my sister, these finally got fixed after a month. Of note, the RN care manager ...
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Islebrook Village at Wiscasset

4.3
Overall, it's great. Issues here and there around growing pains. It's new so there's new staff, new residents, new systems, new construction issues, etc. Food service is subcontracted. Still some things to correct there but she likes what they are serving and they have gluten free options so ...
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North Fairfield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Fairfield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Fairfield, 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 North Fairfield 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 North Fairfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Fairfield, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
13.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
13.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Fairfield 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 North Fairfield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Fairfield, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Fairfield 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 North Fairfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Fairfield, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Fairfield 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 North Fairfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Fairfield, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Fairfield 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 North Fairfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Fairfield, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.3%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Schooner Estates Senior Living, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Islebrook Village at Wiscasset are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near North Fairfield, Maine. See full list of communities.
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