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Shapleigh 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 21 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shapleigh, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shapleigh is about $7,115, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 112 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shapleigh, ME

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Photo of Atria Kennebunk
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77 Floor plans available
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We visited many care facilities in two states. After lots of tears viewing some options and horror at seeing some employees at others, we decided on Atria in Kennebunk for our parents. We made the right...
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 Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
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55 Floor plans available
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The staff is great and he is getting very good care. He doesn't leave his room but that's his choice. He's very negative about the food but everything I've had, has been very good. I think his taste buds...
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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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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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.
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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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: 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.
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation for Rochester provides skilled nursing, as well as short- and long-term care in a pleasant, tranquil setting. Our rehabilitative and restorative care programs focus on meeting residents' needs and helping them reach maximum independence. Our air-conditioned...
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Shapleigh, ME

The average cost of senior living in Shapleigh is $7,115 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Arrowhead, ME with an average of $6,805 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shapleigh, ME, vs. nearby cities

Shapleigh, ME
$7,115/mo
$7,374/mo
$7,236/mo

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

Shapleigh, ME
$7,115/mo
$6,758/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$6,716/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,115/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,104/mo
Studio
$7,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,505/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Shapleigh 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: Shapleigh, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShapleigh, MEMaineU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,115/mo$6,758/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,519/mo$6,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,716/mo$6,758/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,855/mo$5,724/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Shapleigh, ME:$7,115/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Shapleigh, ME:$6,519/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Shapleigh, ME:$6,716/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Shapleigh, ME:$5,855/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shapleigh, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shapleigh 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.

Shapleigh, MEME stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Shapleigh, ME

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shapleigh 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 median 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
Shapleigh, ME$7,586/mo$6,390/mo+18.7%
Maine$6,230/mo$6,201/mo+0.5%
National$5,469/mo$5,162/mo+5.9%
Shapleigh, ME
2024 average cost:$7,586/mo
2023 average cost:$6,390/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,230/mo
2023 average cost:$6,201/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,469/mo
2023 average cost:$5,162/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Shapleigh

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shapleigh

Avita of Wells

5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
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Rosewood Manor in Rochester, NH

4.3
Rosewood is a very nice facility. The director is very helpful. Even during non business hours she is willing and able to help me with anything I ask. Very prompt in doing so as well. Gail is awesome!!!!

Sunrise of Huntington Common in Kennebunk, ME

5.0
Very kind very helpful great food in the restaurant. My mom isn't wild about a lot of people, but she actually likes hanging out in the common area. Need more activities that are for able-minded people like trivia, etc.

Shapleigh nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shapleigh nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
11.1%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shapleigh, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Kennebunk, Sunrise of Huntington Common and Sugar Hill Retirement Community Inc are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shapleigh, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Shapleigh, Maine. See the full list.
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