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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Littlejohn Island, ME

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Photo of Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living
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9.4
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57 reviews
9.4
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57 reviews
5 star
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I would highly recommend it. We would choose it again for our dad. We are absolutely satisfied. My dad is thriving. The staff is amazing.
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.
Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living located in beautiful Portland, Maine, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Birchwoods at Canco is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our gracious dining room...
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8.5
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8.5
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When we decided to place Mom in memory care we based our decision solely on how she would be received and cared for. [name removed] and [name removed] made the decision hands down for Fallbrook Woods....
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.
Fallbrook Woods -- Maine's leading memory-care community -- is engaging individuals in meaningful ways, by keeping choices in mind.Nestled on 17 acres in Portland's North Deering neighborhood, Fallbrook Woods offers choices that promote the mental, spiritual, social and physical well-being of the...
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8.0
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I really like Park Danforth and my loved one likes it as well. We picked this community, because my father was here previously and had a great experience. It's a safe place for a loved one that I am...
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.
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees...
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I would tell others that it is a small community. The owners are very involved in running the community and caring for the residents. The staff are very good about getting the residents to appointments. ...
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.
Ledgeview Assisted Living — When living alone is no longer an option and a nursing home isn't the answer. Ledgeview Living — where winter brings the warmth of a crackling fire in our fireplaces and summer evening breezes bring the scent of pint trees and seasonal flowers. — Where residents can...
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7.0
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7.0
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Every staff member at Bay Square is fully engaged and always willing to lend a hand in any situation. They are kind, thoughtful, and patient at all times. Most importantly, from the leadership staff to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Like a grand seaside inn, Bay Square at Yarmouth extends a warm and majestic invitation to all who come its way. Inside, the atmosphere is filled with joy of family, fond memories and proud traditions. Welcome to Senior living 'the way it was meant to be!' Splendidly located just beyond the...
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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.
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.
Photo of Deering Pavilion
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.

Cost of assisted living in Littlejohn Island, ME

The average cost of senior living in Littlejohn Island is $6,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Littlejohn Island, ME vs. nearby cities

Littlejohn Island, ME
$6,539/mo
$6,807/mo

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

Littlejohn Island, ME
$6,539/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Littlejohn Island vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,539/mo
$6,557/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Littlejohn Island, ME by room type

Studio
$8,116/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,718/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,845/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Littlejohn Island over time

Littlejohn Island, MEME stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Littlejohn Island, 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 Littlejohn Island.

What families are saying about assisted living in Littlejohn Island

Recent reviews for assisted living in Littlejohn Island

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 Grande at South Portland

4.4
They are good, again are working on turnover and once situated will be a much better place. They are doing great job with taking care of my dad.

Littlejohn Island review score based on 26 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 13 Littlejohn Island assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Littlejohn Island 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

Littlejohn Island review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Littlejohn Island, ME13 facilities
7.5
Portland, ME31 facilities
7.6
South Portland, ME29 facilities

Review subcategories for Littlejohn Island 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 26 reviews of 13 Littlejohn Island assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Littlejohn Island 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.
Littlejohn Island, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Littlejohn Island assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Littlejohn Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Littlejohn Island, 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 Littlejohn Island 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 Littlejohn Island 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
15.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Littlejohn Island 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 Littlejohn Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Littlejohn Island, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Littlejohn Island 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 Littlejohn Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Littlejohn Island, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Littlejohn Island 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 Littlejohn Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Littlejohn Island 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 Littlejohn Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Littlejohn Island, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
46.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Littlejohn Island

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 Littlejohn Island 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 Littlejohn Island, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 18 assisted living facilities near Littlejohn Island, Maine. See the full list.

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