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10 Best Nursing Homes in Scarborough, ME
Scarborough 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 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Scarborough, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Scarborough is about $7,126, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 225 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 Clarks Mills, Frye Island and East Raymond.
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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.
Gorham House is a warm, welcoming place where residents can relax and enjoy our convenient amenities. Below are some of our highlighted amenities:Beauty shopOutdoor walkwaysRecreation roomSpacious common areas
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, 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.
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
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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Scarborough, ME
The average cost of senior living in Scarborough is $7,126 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewiston, ME with an average of $6,397 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Scarborough, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Scarborough, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Scarborough
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scarborough
The Grande at South Portland
5.0
The Harbor Chase of South Portland is very knowledgeable about residents with dementia and how to handle them. They walk you through the process and explain how it works. The housekeeping and laundry are done once a week for the residents. Excellent service and great staff! [Name removed] is ...
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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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Scarborough nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scarborough nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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
26.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Scarborough 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 Scarborough Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scarborough 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 Scarborough partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scarborough, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Scarborough 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 Scarborough communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scarborough, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scarborough 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 Scarborough offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Atria Kennebunk and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Scarborough, Maine. See full list of communities.
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