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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East Harpswell, ME

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If your loved one needs memory care in East Harpswell, A Place for Mom can help. With 18 memory care facilities in East Harpswell, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in East Harpswell incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. East Harpswell memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in East Harpswell, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East End Beach, East Bayside and Kennedy Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Lewiston and Cape Elizabeth.

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Photo of The Highlands
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My mom passed away at the end of June- I have only positive things to say about The Highlands and their staff. Overall the facilities were great and the staff were very caring to my mom and to my family in...
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 Highlands is located in the historic district of Topsham, next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, and 25 miles from Portland, Maine's largest city. The Highlands offers a continuum of care in magnificent natural setting, covering 75 acres complete with meandering walking trails....
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While looking into options for my loved one, we felt like this location was the best fit from the rest that we have seen. The staff is great; they check on my loved one frequently, they understand his needs,...
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.
Avita of Brunswick is an assisted living and memory care community located in the picturesque town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick is situated in Cumberland County and has a history that extends back to the 1600's. The town is home to several cultural amenities, including the Bowdoin College...
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My brother and I toured 3 different facilities. We chose Sunnybrook because we got a great vibe and it was the only one that we could really see her being happy here. The size, the staff, the tour,...
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.
Sunnybrook, in Brunswick, ME is conveniently located just off Route 24 and proudly offers independent living and assisted living. This charming community boasts a home-like environment and beautifully appointed apartments, many with picturesque Moose Pond views. Sunnybrook is now proud to be...
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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.
St. Andrews Village is a gracious, full service retirement community in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. By extending its senior living options and levels of care, St. Andrews created a new paradigm for senior living in Mid-Coast Maine. The St. Andrews Village Retirement Community opened its doors in...
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Every staff member at Bay Square is fully engaged and always willing to lend a hand in any situation. They are kind, thoughtful, and patient at all times. Most importantly, from the leadership staff to the...
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.
Like a grand seaside inn, Bay Square at Yarmouth extends a warm and majestic invitation to all who come its way. Inside, the atmosphere is filled with joy of family, fond memories and proud traditions. Welcome to Senior living 'the way it was meant to be!' Splendidly located just beyond the...
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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Friendly, caring staff. Well run. Compassionate. Considerate. Spiritual depth needed (Services, hymn singing, Bible reading and preaching.)
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.
Hillhouse Assisted Living provides a calm, relaxing, country-like setting thanks to its nestled location within Bath, ME. The property is surrounded by surrounding greenery and majestic trees. Pathways encourage walking and daily breaths of fresh air. Residents often enjoy the scenic location...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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...
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.

Cost of memory care in East Harpswell, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Harpswell is $6,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockland, ME with an average of $5,690 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Harpswell, ME vs. nearby cities

East Harpswell, ME
$6,626/mo
$6,565/mo
$6,837/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Harpswell, ME vs. the state and national average

East Harpswell, ME
$6,626/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Harpswell vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,626/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in East Harpswell, ME by room type

Studio
$8,630/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,428/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in East Harpswell over time

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What families are saying about memory care in East Harpswell

Recent reviews for memory care in East Harpswell

The Highlands in Topsham, ME

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond for the residents and they have lots of activities available for the residents. They gear the activities towards each resident and they even have field trips. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Bay Square at Yarmouth

4.6
The community is a safe and caring community. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are great to work with. They are attentive and available for the family to speak with.

Fallbrook Woods in Portland, ME

4.6
I say it all the time... we love it. The staff seem to love working together and with the residents... it's the first thing I saw and keep seeing still. They are fun and incredibly accommodating. Because we saw the employees laughing with one another, I sensed that finding and keeping ...
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East Harpswell memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Harpswell memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Harpswell, 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 East Harpswell memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in East Harpswell 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
50%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Harpswell memory care

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 East Harpswell Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Harpswell, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Harpswell memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of East Harpswell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Harpswell, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Harpswell memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of East Harpswell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Harpswell memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in East Harpswell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, The Highlands and 75 State Street are the top-rated memory care facilities near East Harpswell, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 18 memory care facilities near East Harpswell, Maine. See the full list.

The 18 memory care facilities near you in East Harpswell, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in East Harpswell, Maine, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in East Harpswell, Maine, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in East Harpswell, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in East Harpswell, Maine is $6,626. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in East Harpswell, Maine typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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