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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buffum Hill, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in Buffum Hill, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Buffum Hill or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Buffum Hill.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Buffum Hill for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 137 assisted living facilities in the Buffum Hill area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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My mom spent the last 6 years of her life at Canterbury Hall. We were worried about her transitioning from her home to a “facility” but there was literally no transition . She moved in and she was home....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Built in the mid 1700s, the main house of Canterbury Hall retains its stately character. We welcome senior residents to large private rooms with full baths that still carry the charm and architectural details from the past. Canterbury Hall has proudly served the elderly since 1991. Our caring...
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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: 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.
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I have been an independent resident at Taylor Community for two years. In that time my experience has been one of gratitude for the many activities available from educational trips and lectures to seeing...
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.
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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.
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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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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My mother has been a resident for almost 2 years and the care and attention she gets is the best. The atmosphere is like a home and she is very comfortable. It is very clean and all the workers are very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Halcyon House is located in Methuen, MA in Essex County. This residential care home provides the help that you are seeking in an area that is historical and beautiful. Those who spend time in Methuen enjoy checking out the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Jay Gees Ice Cream and Fun Center, Riverside...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Buffum Hill, ME
The average cost of senior living in Buffum Hill is $6,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tatnic, ME with an average of $6,070 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffum Hill, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffum Hill, ME vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buffum Hill, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in Buffum Hill
Recent reviews for assisted living in Buffum Hill
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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Halcyon House in Methuen, MA
4.0
This community was very nice we had chosen it because it felt a little homier than others we had looked at. The staff is very nice and caring and we have good communication with them. In fact, it was them that brought it to our attention that mom was going to need hospice and they were going to ...
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Partridge House in Hampton, NH
5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well.
My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.
Buffum Hill review score based on 315 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 315 reviews of 111 Buffum Hill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buffum Hill review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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 Buffum Hill assisted living
When assisted living 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 315 reviews of 111 Buffum Hill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buffum Hill resident and family assisted living 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.Buffum Hill, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Buffum Hill assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffum Hill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffum Hill, 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 Buffum Hill assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buffum Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffum Hill, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buffum Hill assisted living
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 Buffum Hill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffum Hill assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buffum Hill 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
16.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffum Hill assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buffum Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffum Hill assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Buffum Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buffum Hill
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buffum Hill protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Spring Village at Dover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buffum Hill, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 137 assisted living facilities near Buffum Hill, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Buffum Hill, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Spring Village at Dover. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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