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My loved one is a resident at Peabody Home and things are very good for her at this facility. She has friends and is well liked by the staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Peabody Home, home of independent, assisted living, and nursing, located in the heart of Franklin, NH. We are highly known for our consistent activities that we have for our residents. We make living fun! We encourage family and friend to have luncheons with the residents. We have fun activities...
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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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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
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.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...
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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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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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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
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.
Harmony Homes is an assisted living community in Durham, NH. Set in the heart of New Hampshire, and is located on a sprawling property, complete with walking paths. Watching the beauty of the seasons changing in New Hampshire is reason enough to make Harmony Homes your home. Because Harmony 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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My parents lived here for quite a long time before advancing care needs necessitated a move, and throughout their stay I thought Meetinghouse did an excellent job. It was a very friendly place, and 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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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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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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...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Eventide Home, a non-profit nursing and assisted living facility, located in Exeter, New Hampshire, and has been providing health care services to women over the age of 65 since 1952.Our nursing home provides housing and health care services to 19 women, 15 of whom have private rooms. The...
Cost of memory care in South Effingham, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Effingham is $6,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durgintown, ME with an average of $5,472 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in South Effingham
Recent reviews for memory care in South Effingham
Kirkwood Corners in Lee, NH
5.0
The community is very clean and neat. The staff is very nice and friendly and the food is amazing and tastes so good. They have lots of activities available also. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and compassion of the staff, leading to positive relationships between residents and caregivers. At Spring Village at Dover, family members express their gratitude for the attentive and loving care provided to their loved ones.
Wide range of activities. Activities catered to residents' interests contribute to a sense of engagement and happiness in the community. At Benchmark at Rye, residents enjoy various offerings like gardening, painting, and music sessions.
Quality dining experiences. Appreciation for the high-quality meals at several communities shines through in multiple reviews. The culinary team at Spring Village at Dover goes the extra mile to accommodate individual preferences and dietary needs.
Secure and comfortable environment. Reviews mention peace of mind due to the safety measures in place, allowing residents to feel secure and content. At The Pines Of Newmarket, families praise the cleanliness and updated living spaces, making for a welcoming atmosphere.
Communication between families and staff. Open and transparent communication between staff and loved ones is valued, with several reviews stating that caregivers keep families informed about residents' care and well-being. At Spring Village at Dover, staff goes above and beyond to keep families involved in their loved ones' lives.
Personalized care and attention. Some reviews highlight the individualized care provided to residents, ensuring their unique needs are met with dedication and respect. At Inn At Deerfield, staff members take the time to understand each resident's requirements and provide the appropriate care and assistance.
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South Effingham review score based on 264 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 264 reviews of 98 South Effingham memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Effingham 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
South Effingham review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Effingham 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 264 reviews of 98 South Effingham memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Effingham 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.South Effingham, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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South Effingham memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Effingham memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Effingham, 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 South Effingham 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 South Effingham 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
37.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.9%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Effingham 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 South Effingham 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
37.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Effingham 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 South Effingham 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
12.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Effingham 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 South Effingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Effingham 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 South Effingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Effingham, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 121 memory care facilities near South Effingham, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Effingham, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Spring Village at Dover. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 121 memory care facilities near you in South Effingham, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Effingham, 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 South Effingham, 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 South Effingham, Maine ranges from $1100 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in South Effingham, Maine is $6,387. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Effingham, 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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