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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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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, 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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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...
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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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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.
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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...
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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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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: 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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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.
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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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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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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.
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
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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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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in East Sweden, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Sweden is $6,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Sweden, ME vs. nearby cities

East Sweden, ME
$6,298/mo
$6,442/mo
$6,440/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Sweden, ME vs. the state and national average

East Sweden, ME
$6,298/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Sweden vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,298/mo
$6,306/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in East Sweden, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,638/mo
Studio
$7,104/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,298/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in East Sweden over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Sweden, ME

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in East Sweden.

What families are saying about assisted living in East Sweden

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Sweden

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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Golden View Health Care Assisted Living in Meredith, NH

4.1
Very happy with the care and concern that my Mom is receiving at Golden View! It is very expensive - I feel it could be less expensive - but I’ve found that all these facilities are about the same cost! My biggest issue is that the food is sub-par!!!! They should have better food with a better ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care and attention from staff. Several reviews highlight the kind and attentive nature of the staff in various communities, such as Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Scarborough Terrace, and The Enclave of Scarborough, who make residents feel special and ensure their needs are met.
Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Communication is a priority for many communities, with families expressing appreciation for regular updates and open dialogue, as noted in reviews for Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, 75 State Street, and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Residents enjoy a range of activities and opportunities to connect with others in their community, including movie nights, outings, and social events, as noted in reviews for Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, The Highlands, and Scarborough Terrace.
High-quality, delicious meals and dining experiences. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with communities like Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Schooner Estates Senior Living, and The Enclave of Scarborough praised for their nutritious and flavorful offerings.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are important to residents, with communities like The Grande at South Portland, Golden View Health Care Assisted Living, and Bay Square at Yarmouth mentioned for their commitment to maintaining clean and comfortable living spaces.
Comfortable, homelike environments. Many residents appreciate the warm, friendly atmosphere of their communities, such as Country Village Assisted Living, Schooner Estates Senior Living, and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, which feel like a welcoming home.
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East Sweden review score based on 81 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 71 East Sweden assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Sweden 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

East Sweden review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
East Sweden, ME71 facilities
7.7
Auburn, ME106 facilities
7.7
Lewiston, ME105 facilities

Review subcategories for East Sweden 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 81 reviews of 71 East Sweden assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Sweden 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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East Sweden assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Sweden assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Sweden, 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 East Sweden 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 East Sweden 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
28.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Sweden 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 East Sweden Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Sweden, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Sweden 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 East Sweden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Sweden, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in East Sweden 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 East Sweden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Sweden, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Sweden 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 East Sweden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Sweden, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Sweden

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 East Sweden protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Scarborough Terrace and The Highlands are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Sweden, Maine. See full list of communities.

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