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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Scarborough, ME
If your loved one needs memory care in West Scarborough, A Place for Mom can help. With 28 memory care facilities in West Scarborough, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in West Scarborough incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. West Scarborough memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in West Scarborough, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Deering Center, Arts District and East Bayside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Falmouth.
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Cost of memory care in West Scarborough, ME
The average cost of senior living in West Scarborough is $7,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewiston, ME with an average of $6,451 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in West Scarborough
Recent reviews for memory care in West Scarborough
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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Bay Square at Yarmouth
4.6
The community is a safe and caring community. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are great to work with. They are attentive and available for the family to speak with.
West Scarborough review score based on 45 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 45 reviews of 26 West Scarborough memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The West Scarborough 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
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Review subcategories for West Scarborough 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 45 reviews of 26 West Scarborough memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Scarborough 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.West Scarborough, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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West Scarborough memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Scarborough memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Scarborough, 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 West Scarborough 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 West Scarborough 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
34.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
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
38.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in West Scarborough 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 West Scarborough 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
23.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Scarborough 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 West Scarborough 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
19.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West Scarborough 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 West Scarborough communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Scarborough 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 West Scarborough offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
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 West Scarborough, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 28 memory care facilities near West Scarborough, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in West Scarborough, Maine is Atria Kennebunk. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 28 memory care facilities near you in West Scarborough, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West Scarborough, 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 West Scarborough, 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 West Scarborough, Maine ranges from $695 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in West Scarborough, Maine is $7,070. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in West Scarborough, 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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