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Scituate 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 179 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Scituate, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Scituate is about $6,424, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 2652 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Powwow River, Salisbury and Browns Point.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Scituate, ME

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Photo of Atria Merrimack Place
1818 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.8
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65 reviews
8.8
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65 reviews
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My fav things: Room size and bathroom size are great! Reminds me of hotel style. Food is excellent with great selection! [name removed] the sales mgr is extremely responsive and goes above and beyond. [name...
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.
Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA in Essex County is a senior living community for active, independent-minded seniors. Our community resides on beautiful grounds, with lush greenery in a quiet residential area. We're located in close proximity to the Interstate 95 and surrounded by...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Kingston
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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19 reviews
8.7
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19 reviews
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The intake was good, a bit on the high pressure BS-y side, but it also helped us to move things along, so maybe it was necessary. Once my mom moved in, the staff was, and is still excellent, very nice, very...
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.
All American Assisted Living at Kingston is a residential community for seniors who are looking for social interaction, personal care services, and leisure pursuits.A subsidiary of Kaplan Development Group, a leader in the field of assisted and independent living, All American offers our...
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Photo of Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living
2020 Photos available
8.6
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78 reviews
8.6
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Yes! I love the nurses and staff. They are amazing and very easy to work with. I visit on a weekly basis and they're always giving updates on mom. Sometimes I get photos from the activity coordinator, [name...
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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Photo of The Current Beverly
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8.6
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7 reviews
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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.
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Photo of Assisted Living at Beaver Lake Lodge
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Beaver lake Lodge is a beautiful facility. The staff are warm and caring and my mom is happy there. My only concern is the level of attention to health details. They were administering one of her medications...
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.
Beaver Lake Lodge offers exceptional, personalized assisted living care in a peaceful, home-like setting overlooking the beautiful waters of Beaver Lake in Derry, New Hampshire. As part of the As Life Goes On family of small-home communities, we provide seniors with a warm, welcoming environment...
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8.6
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36 reviews
8.6
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They are very caring and friendly staff. The rooms are kept clean. The room size is average & adequate based on my experience. I believe there are plenty of activities in assisted living. I'm not a familiar...
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.
Designed to capture the residential flavor of the neighborhood, Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm boasts features that create the air of a country manor, including a spacious porch with wonderful hilltop views. The community offers residents and families close proximity to the Geriatric Care...
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The facility is beautiful, and the staff is caring. Most of the activities and good for our memory deficient loved one, but a few activities can feel a little halfway. We feel extremely confident about her...
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.
The Residence at Vinnin Square is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, coming soon to a quiet, wooded parcel in Swampscott, MA. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
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Photo of The Residence at Silver Square
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8.5
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34 reviews
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My FIL was having behavioral issues, they were the only facility willing to take him. The staff has been outstanding in meeting his needs. Conversely Silver Square was no help at all with this situation!
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.
Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: Catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language, or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you...
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Photo of Partridge House
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8.5
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It's hard to say for all since mom was fairly independent. Overall the are 5. The staff is very caring and attentive. The facility is homey, spacious and clean.
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.
Partridge House is a Genesis senior living community located in the scenic downtown area of Hampton, New Hampshire. Hampton is a popular, year round tourist destination, with peaceful and stunning beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Our residents enjoy our proximity to the ocean, fine dining, and...
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Photo of Greystone Farm at Salem
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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54 reviews
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54 reviews
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The staff, especially the memory care unit staff, treats the residents with a great deal of kindness, compassion, and patience. It's comforting to know that my mother is in such good hands.
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.
Surrounded by natural woodlands, Greystone Farm at Salem evokes the serenity of a bygone era. In the country kitchen sits a beautifully restored antique loom, brought here by its original owner, fully restored and now a reminder of a simpler time. Thoughtfully designed apartments and amenities...
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Photo of Sunrise of Gardner Park
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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42 reviews
8.5
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42 reviews
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I would give them 5 stars. Staff is great. Apartments are large enough. Environment is clean. No complaints from family member about the food.
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.
Sunrise at Gardner Park, which provides both Assisted Living as well as Reminiscence (memory) Care, has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1994. Famous for it's 'Bed and Breakfast' ambiance, Gardner Park is housed within a gracious Victorian Mansion. Besides the 55 private...
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Photo of Langdon Place of Dover
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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45 reviews
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The nurses and activities coordinator are fantastic, as are the kitchen staff. There is something for residents to do every day, and there are so many opportunities for residents to socialize and make...
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.
Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three...
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20 reviews
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Very nice facility. Very clean, a lot of activity's, the meals are great. The people who work there are wonderful. My sister has been there a year now. We are very happy with her 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.
Located in the beautiful port side city of Portland, Maine, Seventy-Five State Street is an active and vibrant community within a community. Established in 1854, we are one of the oldest not for profits in the city and enjoy a stellar reputation of high-quality care and services for people of all...
Photo of Gorham House
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I chose this facility mainly because it is close to family. They really lack in maintenance staff and requests take a long time to fulfill.
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
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Photo of Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings
66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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78 reviews
8.2
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78 reviews
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The Staff was very caring, knowledgeable, and helped my mom a great deal in her final days. The facility was beautiful with lovely areas indoors and outdoors. Although mom was so ill we didn't get to use...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossing is an assisted living community in the riverfront city of Haverhill, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Our attractive, spacious community sits on a large, landscaped lot overlooking mature woods and lush farmland near Kenoza Lake, downtown shops and the...
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I would give every category a 5!!!! It is a hidden gem!!!! It was a great value, I didn't need to worry any more and the staff became part of my family. When my mom passed they were upset as I was. Crying in...
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.
The Inn at Edgewood provides individual care to our residents earning us a reputation as the right choice in assisted living senior care.As part of the family-owned Edgewood Centre campus, the Inn at Edgewood is situated on 18 beautiful acres in the historic seaside town of Portsmouth, New...
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Not share apartments elderly disabled adults living in their homes and restrictive cash payments will not stop to the public sector as they are being treated at a new doctors facility in hospitals for...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of The Enclave of Scarborough
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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53 reviews
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It is a very caring facility where I feel the staff from the cleaners to activities treat everyone with such kindness and feels like genuine relationships. I would not hesitate to recommend. Has a...
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.
Located just seven miles south of Portland, The Enclave of Scarborough is a vibrant senior living community where older adults can live more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff.Enclave of Scarborough is convenient to local beaches, nature preserves, shopping and...
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Photo of The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
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My mother moved to the Landing (fka Village Crossing) 3+ years ago and had a very good experience despite all the challenges associated with Covid. The staff at the Landing were fantastic and always...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
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We are immensely grateful for the exceptional care our father received at Cedar View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. From the moment he arrived, the staff treated him with the utmost compassion and...
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.
Cedar View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is Marquis' distinguished subacute rehabilitation and long-term center serving the Methuen community. Our multi-lingual, long-standing staff is committed to treating each patient and resident like family. Clinical expertise combined with a...
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I've been very happy with Fallbrook. The staff is friendly and [name removed] said the food is good. Overall compared to other places I have seen, this is the best one for us. There is always room for...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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...
Photo of The Birches at Concord
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33 Floor plans available
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The experience for my mother as well as my working with the Birches has been outstanding. My mother is so happy there and is treated with love. I would highly recommend the Birches to anyone who is seeking a...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
The Birches is Concord, New Hampshire's first assisted living community exclusively dedicated to those with dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of memory impairment. Set in a peaceful hillside location, The Birches at Concord provides a familiar home-like environment designed to serve...
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My parents wanted to stay in their home town. Our experience is based on one other community. Bayberry was very pleasant and helpful in making our decision. They were able to step back when needed in order...
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.
Welcome to a new way of life at Bayberry at Emerald Court. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Tewksbury, MA, Bayberry is an assisted living community ideally located just minutes from major shopping, entertainment and medical centers with easy access to I-93 and I-495. Bayberry offers...
Photo of Artis Senior Living of Reading
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My experience and my mom's was fantastic! From my first meeting with [name removed] to the very last day of my mom's passing, each and every person at Artis went above and beyond my highest...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Artis of Reading is proud to be named a 2026 Best Memory Care community by U.S. News & World Report and is 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their...
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My husband's room is quite large-closet is also large. Although he would prefer to be home he does like it there. Based on the experience we would recommend The Atrium to others
Provides: Memory Care
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.
When looking for long-term care for your loved one who has dementia, you’ll want to make sure it provides the right type of certified memory care specialists and a safe environment with constant monitoring. Will your loved one have personal assistance? Have access to meaningful activities and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Scituate, ME

The average cost of senior living in Scituate is $6,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Topsham, ME with an average of $6,127 per month.

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

Scituate, ME
$6,424/mo
$6,139/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$9,896/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,424/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scituate, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,360/mo
Private
$6,259/mo

Senior living costs in Scituate 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: Scituate, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScituate, MEMaineU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,424/mo$6,139/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$7,904/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,896/mo$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,444/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Scituate, ME:$6,424/mo
Maine:$6,139/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Scituate, ME:$7,904/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Scituate, ME:$9,896/mo
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Scituate, ME:$4,444/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Scituate, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Scituate and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Scituate, ME

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Scituate have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Scituate, ME$7,505/mo$7,161/mo+4.8%
Maine$7,022/mo$6,760/mo+3.9%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Scituate, ME
2024 average cost:$7,505/mo
2023 average cost:$7,161/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Maine
2024 average cost:$7,022/mo
2023 average cost:$6,760/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Scituate

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scituate

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

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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Brightview Danvers

4.3
We moved my Dad there almost 2 years ago. It has been a very positive experience! There are many activities to keep you busy!! The food is great and the place is clean!!

Scituate nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scituate nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scituate, 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 Scituate 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 Scituate that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scituate, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.6%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.8%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.3%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scituate 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 Scituate Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scituate, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scituate 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 Scituate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scituate, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Scituate 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 Scituate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scituate, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Scituate 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 Scituate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scituate, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
0.4%
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