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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kennebunkport, ME

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If your loved one needs memory care in Kennebunkport, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Kennebunkport, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Arts District, Back Cove and East End Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, York and Cape Elizabeth.

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Photo of Atria KennebunkCommunity card badge
1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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58 reviews
9.3
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58 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
19%
3 star
3%
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3%
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2%
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The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
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.
Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
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Photo of Sunrise of Huntington Common
2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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45 reviews
9.1
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45 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
24%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%
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The quality of care rating is more related to staffing and at times the "service of care" was slow. My loved one often complained about the food his statement would always be it didn't have any flavor....
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
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Photo of The Landing At Saco Bay
11 Photo available
8.0
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1 review
8.0
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Not share apartments elderly disabled adults living in their homes and restrictive cash payments will not stop to the public sector as they are being treated at a new doctors facility in hospitals for...
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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Photo of Avita of Wells
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5 star
67%
4 star
33%
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0%
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Very good care given to someone close to us, consistently compassionate. Her last few years were made as comfortable and engaged as possible, especially with the challenges faced by every aspect of health...
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.
NOW ACCEPTING CHARTER MEMBERSHIP RESERVATIONS. INQUIRE TODAY TO SECURE A RESERVATION. Avita of Wells, in Brunswick, ME is under construction at 86 Sanford Road adjacent to York Hospital. This 60-apartment, state-of-the-art assisted living community, which focuses on memory care, is scheduled to...
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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.
Photo of York Manor
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.
Photo of The Shaw House
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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
Photo of Wardwell Home and Gardens
3636 Photos available
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.
Photo of The Pines
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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Cost of memory care in Kennebunkport, ME

The average cost of senior living in Kennebunkport is $6,526 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wells Branch, ME with an average of $6,306 per month.

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

Kennebunkport, ME
$6,526/mo
$6,800/mo
$6,957/mo

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

Kennebunkport, ME
$6,526/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,526/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,000/mo
Studio
$7,549/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,355/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Kennebunkport over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Kennebunkport

Recent reviews for memory care in Kennebunkport

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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Kennebunkport memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kennebunkport memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kennebunkport, 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 Kennebunkport 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 Kennebunkport 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
20%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kennebunkport 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 Kennebunkport 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
40%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kennebunkport 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 Kennebunkport 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
30%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kennebunkport 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 Kennebunkport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kennebunkport 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 Kennebunkport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
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 Kennebunkport, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Kennebunkport, Maine. See the full list.

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

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Kennebunkport, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kennebunkport, 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 Kennebunkport, 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 Kennebunkport, Maine ranges from $695 to $12395. The average Memory Care cost in Kennebunkport, Maine is $6,526. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Kennebunkport, 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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