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10 Best Nursing Homes in Steep Falls, ME
Steep Falls 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 29 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Steep Falls, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Steep Falls is about $7,175, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 127 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 Alfred Mills, South Parsonsfield and Maplewood.
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I would highly recommend it. We would choose it again for our dad. We are absolutely satisfied. My dad is thriving. The staff is amazing.
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.
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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When we decided to place Mom in memory care we based our decision solely on how she would be received and cared for. [name removed] and [name removed] made the decision hands down for Fallbrook Woods....
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.
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...
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The Country Village is a big old farmhouse. My mom’s room was clean, bright and cozy. Mom was very nervous about not going home after a long hospitalization but the people at the Country Village made her...
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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I really like Park Danforth and my loved one likes it as well. We picked this community, because my father was here previously and had a great experience. It's a safe place for a loved one that I am...
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.
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees...
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Nursing care has been very inconsistent. Anyone who needs a lot of care, I do not recommend no matter how much they say they can meet their needs My mother is now independent enough to wait for what she...
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.
We are proud to introduce The Grande at South Portland, where you can experience the luxury Maine senior living you desire with the professional care you need.Bridge Senior Living has been proudly serving the residents of since 2019, and now, more Portland-area residents can experience our...
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Very nice building. Clean and well lighted. Employees were very friendly and helpful. My Aunt seemed to be happy. I will be visiting often. Having had worked in a nursing home this appears to be a nice place
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.
Stroudwater Lodge, in Westbrook, ME is located just off of I-95 and minutes from bustling downtown Portland, ME. This brand new 95-apartment state-of-the-art community is now open and offers both independent and assisted living options. The community is just a stone's throw from the...
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Overall, they did a good job with taking care of my father. The staff was very accommodating and have been sending lots of emails regarding the status of the community as the result of the Covid-19 pandemic....
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.
This 60-unit, state- of-the-art community, which focuses on memory care, is a joint venture of Burlington, Massachusetts-based Northbridge Companies and Portland, Maine-based Sandy River Company. The name, Avita, which translates to 'For Life,' was inspired by our desire to create a safe and...
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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.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back home.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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: 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
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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: 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: 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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Steep Falls, ME
The average cost of senior living in Steep Falls is $7,175 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,820 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Steep Falls, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Steep Falls, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Steep Falls, ME by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Steep Falls over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Steep Falls
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Steep Falls
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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The Enclave of Scarborough
4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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Steep Falls nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Steep Falls nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Steep Falls, 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 Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Steep Falls, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Steep Falls, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
4.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Steep Falls, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
4.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Steep Falls, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
8.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Steep Falls, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
8.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
8.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.7%
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Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Scarborough Terrace and 75 State Street are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Steep Falls, Maine. See full list of communities.
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