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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Gorham, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a South Gorham nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in South Gorham, ME may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in South Gorham or another care type is right for you. Browse 39 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South Gorham.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Deering Center, Back Cove and East End Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as South Parsonsfield, Maplewood and Clarks Mills.
Nursing homes facilities near South Gorham, ME
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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.
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.
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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 South Gorham, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Gorham is $6,895 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,774 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Gorham, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in South Gorham, ME by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Gorham
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Gorham
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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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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South Gorham nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Gorham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Gorham, 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 South Gorham 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 South Gorham 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
30%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Gorham 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 South Gorham 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
20%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Gorham 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 South Gorham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Gorham, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Gorham 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 South Gorham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Gorham, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Gorham 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 South Gorham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Gorham, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Kennebunk, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Gorham, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 39 nursing homes facilities near South Gorham, Maine. See the full list.
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