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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Canton, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in Canton, 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 Canton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Canton.
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The facility and everything about it is very nice about Schooner Estates, however the cost is extreme. It is costing nearly [fee removed]per month.
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.
At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...
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The activities are a little limited due to the covid restrictions but we do think the value for cost is fair. We would recommend this community to others.
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.
Memory Care at Market Square provides round-the-clock assisted living and engaging activities in a secure environment for those living with cognitive impairments like dementia or Alzheimer's.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Canton, ME
The average cost of senior living in Canton is $6,932 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Canton, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Canton, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Canton vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Canton, ME by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Canton over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Canton, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in Canton
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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME
3.8
There is a big difference between the cost/benefit of the assisted living part of the facility and the memory care part. Biggest diff is quality of food. Also, likely typical for the job, but the turnover rate for both the head nurse and the rest of staff on the floor is very high. This feels ...
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Canton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canton, 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 Canton 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 Canton 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
28.6%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Canton 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 Canton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Canton, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Canton 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 Canton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canton, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Canton 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 Canton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canton, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canton 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 Canton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Canton
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 Canton protect seniors.
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Schooner Estates Senior Living, Montello Heights and Memory Care at Market Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Canton, Maine. See full list of communities.
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