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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Harpswell, ME

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

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We liked that she could have her own room even though she shares an area outside of her room with one other person. Staff have not been extremely accountable. They have had a lot of turn over. Once my mom...
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.
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I continue to be impressed, almost on a daily basis. The staff, individually and collectively are thoughtful, caring, and enjoy supporting the residents in whatever way they can. A small example, my rolling...
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.
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The staff, both administrative and clinical have been great. The food is ok, typical of what you would expect. They have a good offering of activities. The facility itself is ok, but is in the process of...
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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.
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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.
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: Memory 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Friendly, caring staff. Well run. Compassionate. Considerate. Spiritual depth needed (Services, hymn singing, Bible reading and preaching.)
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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.
Hillhouse Assisted Living provides a calm, relaxing, country-like setting thanks to its nestled location within Bath, ME. The property is surrounded by surrounding greenery and majestic trees. Pathways encourage walking and daily breaths of fresh air. Residents often enjoy the scenic location...
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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.
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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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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...

Cost of memory care in South Harpswell, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Harpswell is $6,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

Memory care costs in South Harpswell, ME, vs. nearby cities

South Harpswell, ME
$6,484/mo
$6,759/mo

Memory care costs in South Harpswell, ME, vs. state and national averages

South Harpswell, ME
$6,484/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in South Harpswell, ME, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,484/mo

Memory care costs in South Harpswell, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,585/mo
Studio
$7,202/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,541/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in South Harpswell vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Harpswell, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Harpswell, MEMaineU.S.
Memory Care$6,484/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,472/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,858/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
South Harpswell, ME:$6,484/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Harpswell, ME:$6,472/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
South Harpswell, ME:$5,858/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in South Harpswell, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Harpswell and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in South Harpswell, ME

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Harpswell have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Harpswell, ME$10,891/mo$9,691/mo+12.4%
Maine$8,727/mo$8,278/mo+5.4%
National$6,282/mo$5,847/mo+7.4%
South Harpswell, ME
2024 average cost:$10,891/mo
2023 average cost:$9,691/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
Maine
2024 average cost:$8,727/mo
2023 average cost:$8,278/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$6,282/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Harpswell

Recent reviews for memory care in South Harpswell

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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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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The Highlands in Topsham, ME

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond for the residents and they have lots of activities available for the residents. They gear the activities towards each resident and they even have field trips. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

South Harpswell review score based on 102 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 102 reviews of 72 South Harpswell memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Harpswell 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 Harpswell review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
South Harpswell, ME72 facilities
8.6
Portland, ME30 facilities
8.7
South Portland, ME28 facilities

Review subcategories for South Harpswell 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 102 reviews of 72 South Harpswell memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Harpswell 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 Harpswell, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
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3.8
Activities
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Value for cost*
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South Harpswell memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Harpswell memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Harpswell, 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 Harpswell 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 Harpswell 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
31.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Harpswell 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 Harpswell 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
26.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Harpswell 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 Harpswell 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
13.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in South Harpswell 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 Harpswell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
18.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Harpswell 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 Harpswell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
15.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
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State regulations for memory care in South Harpswell

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maine memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Harpswell protect seniors.
Learn about Maine memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Huntington Common, Sable Lodge Retirement Community1 and Schooner Estates Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Harpswell, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 91 memory care facilities near South Harpswell, Maine. See the full list.
The 91 memory care facilities near you in South Harpswell, 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 Harpswell, 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 Harpswell, 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 Harpswell, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in South Harpswell, Maine is $6,484. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Harpswell, 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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