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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East Waterford, ME
If your loved one needs memory care in East Waterford, A Place for Mom can help. With 90 memory care facilities in East Waterford, 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 Waterford incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. East Waterford memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in East Waterford, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Auburn, North Bridgton and North Conway.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Auburn, North Bridgton and North Conway.
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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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.
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Cost of memory care in East Waterford, ME
The average cost of senior living in East Waterford is $6,189 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Waterford, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Waterford, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in East Waterford
Recent reviews for memory care in East Waterford
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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The Grande at South Portland
4.8
For someone looking for light assistance or moderate help, I think it is an amazing facility. My loved one does need the highest level of care so my opinion is a bit jaded, but they really have been wonderful. It is a brand new facility and is super clean. The staff really are helpful, [name ...
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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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East Waterford review score based on 72 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 64 East Waterford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The East Waterford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
East Waterford review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for East Waterford memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 72 reviews of 64 East Waterford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East Waterford resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.East Waterford, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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East Waterford memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Waterford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford 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
28.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.8%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Waterford 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 Waterford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Waterford, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Waterford, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.9%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schooner Estates Senior Living, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated memory care facilities near East Waterford, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 90 memory care facilities near East Waterford, Maine. See the full list.
The 90 memory care facilities near you in East Waterford, 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 Waterford, 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 Waterford, 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 Waterford, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in East Waterford, Maine is $6,189. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in East Waterford, 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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