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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Porter, ME

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If your loved one needs memory care in Porter, A Place for Mom can help. With 108 memory care facilities in Porter, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Conway, North Bridgton and Mirror Lake.
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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
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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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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.
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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, Memory 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.
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.
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.
The Golden Crest The Golden Crest Senior Wellness Resort is a comfortable assisted living community located in beautiful rural Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Our resort-style community provides an enriching and activity-filled environment overlooking farmland with spectacular views of...

Cost of memory care in Porter, ME

The average cost of senior living in Porter is $6,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durgintown, ME with an average of $5,468 per month.

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

Porter, ME
$6,395/mo
$6,900/mo
$6,975/mo

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

Porter, ME
$6,395/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,395/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,285/mo
Studio
$6,965/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,301/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,346/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Porter over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Porter

Recent reviews for memory care in Porter

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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Golden View Health Care Assisted Living in Meredith, NH

4.5
My dad recently moved into the assisted living at Golden View. This was a difficult transition for him, but the administrator personally escorted him to the dining room and introduced him to the other residents and really made him and us feel welcome. We visit at different times of day due to ...
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Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and compassionate staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Spring Village at Dover and Fallbrook Woods, who go above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and well-cared for. Families are grateful for the emotional support and open communication fro ...
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Varied activities for residents. Residents engage in a wide range of activities at several communities, such as Spring Village at Dover and Spring Village at Dover, where they enjoy social events, games, music, and crafts. These activities help seniors stay active, engaged, and fulfilled.
Comfortable and homey living spaces. Reviews frequently comment on the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of communities like Spring Village at Dover and Sunrise of Huntington Common, where residents feel at ease and content in their personal living spaces. The sense of familiarity and comfort contributes to their overall happiness ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Food is a significant factor in residents' experiences at various communities, including The Enclave of Scarborough and Spring Village at Dover, where the quality of meals and dining services are praised for their nutritious offerings and accommodations for dietary preferences and restrictio ...
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Modern and clean facilities. Several communities, such as Spring Village at Dover and The Residence at Silver Square, are praised for their modern and well-maintained facilities, with clean and updated living spaces, bathrooms, and common areas, ensuring residents live in a safe and comfortable environment.
Supportive and understanding community environment. Families express gratitude for the understanding and supportive community atmosphere at various facilities, including Brookdale Spruce Wood and The Grande at South Portland, where staff and residents create a caring and inclusive environment for seniors to thrive and feel at home.
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Porter review score based on 205 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 205 reviews of 87 Porter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Porter 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

Porter review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Porter, ME87 facilities
7.6
Westbrook, ME29 facilities
8.0
Saco, ME14 facilities

Review subcategories for Porter 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 205 reviews of 87 Porter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Porter 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.
Porter, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Porter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter, 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 Porter 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 Porter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Porter, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Porter 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 Porter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Porter, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porter 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 Porter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter 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 Porter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter 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 Porter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
29.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 108 memory care facilities near Porter, Maine. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Porter, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and Atria Kennebunk. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 108 memory care facilities near you in Porter, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Porter, 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 Porter, 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 Porter, Maine ranges from $1100 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Porter, Maine is $6,395. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Porter, Maine typically starts at $1100. 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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