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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fort Gorges, ME

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If your loved one needs memory care in Fort Gorges, A Place for Mom can help. With 29 memory care facilities in Fort Gorges, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Fort Gorges incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Fort Gorges memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Fort Gorges, 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, Brunswick and Falmouth.

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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: 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.
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Cost of memory care in Fort Gorges, ME

The average cost of senior living in Fort Gorges is $6,840 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Fort Gorges, ME vs. nearby cities

Fort Gorges, ME
$6,840/mo
$6,837/mo

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

Fort Gorges, ME
$6,840/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Fort Gorges vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,840/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Fort Gorges, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,770/mo
Studio
$7,238/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,967/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,139/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Fort Gorges over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Fort Gorges

Recent reviews for memory care in Fort Gorges

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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Fort Gorges review score based on 48 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 27 Fort Gorges memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Gorges 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

Fort Gorges review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Fort Gorges, ME27 facilities
7.7
Portland, ME31 facilities
7.6
South Portland, ME29 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Gorges 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 48 reviews of 27 Fort Gorges memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Gorges 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.
Fort Gorges, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Fort Gorges memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Gorges memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Gorges, 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 Fort Gorges 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 Fort Gorges 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
29.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Gorges 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 Fort Gorges Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Gorges 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 Fort Gorges partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Gorges 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 Fort Gorges communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Gorges 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 Fort Gorges offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Gorges, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Atria Kennebunk and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fort Gorges, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 29 memory care facilities near Fort Gorges, Maine. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Fort Gorges, Maine is Atria Kennebunk. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 29 memory care facilities near you in Fort Gorges, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fort Gorges, 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 Fort Gorges, 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 Fort Gorges, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Fort Gorges, Maine is $6,840. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fort Gorges, 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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