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2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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57 reviews
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Overall, my mother is very happy. Housekeeping, the dining room team and maintenance are all very helpful and professional. I've had a couple conversations with the billing department and have found the...
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
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77 Floor plans available
9.2
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Staff are very kind, caring, and always have a smile and uplifting word for residents. There are lots of activities to choose from - up to 9 a day. Exercise every day, live entertainment a few times a week...
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.
Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
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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
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.
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
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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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We thought it was going to be a hard placement and my loved one was going to be resistant, but he loves it there. He likes the people and the food. He is comfortable, so overall it is good experience and...
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.
Your parents have been there for you since day one. They made sure that you were well taken care of as a child and made many sacrifices for you through adolescence. As the years pass, you soon find yourself in the position where the tables turn. It is now your turn to make sure that they are well...
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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
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.
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
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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Cost of assisted living in Shapleigh, ME

The average cost of senior living in Shapleigh is $7,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Topsham, ME with an average of $7,378 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shapleigh, ME, vs. state and national averages

Shapleigh, ME
$7,904/mo
$7,568/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Shapleigh, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,904/mo
$9,896/mo

Assisted living costs in Shapleigh, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,439/mo
Studio
$6,274/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,255/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,495/mo

Senior living costs in Shapleigh vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shapleigh, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShapleigh, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$7,904/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,896/mo$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,444/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shapleigh, ME:$7,904/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shapleigh, ME:$9,896/mo
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shapleigh, ME:$4,444/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shapleigh, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shapleigh and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Shapleigh, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shapleigh have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shapleigh, ME$6,665/mo$6,358/mo+4.8%
Maine$6,295/mo$6,052/mo+4.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Shapleigh, ME
2024 average cost:$6,665/mo
2023 average cost:$6,358/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,295/mo
2023 average cost:$6,052/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shapleigh

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shapleigh

Avita of Wells

5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
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Gorham House

4.0
The staff, both administrative and clinical have been great. The food is ok, typical of what you would expect. They have a good offering of activities. The facility itself is ok, but is in the process of being renovated. My parents are both there and have really had no complaints. Overall we ...
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Scarborough Terrace

5.0
Great place and people very caring there and really care about your loved one! Always pleasant and decorated beautifully! Hope I never have to go to place but that's where I'd I want to go! No question !

Shapleigh review score based on 753 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 753 reviews of 26 Shapleigh assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shapleigh 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

Shapleigh review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Shapleigh, ME26 facilities
8.6
Portland, ME26 facilities
8.6
Topsham, ME26 facilities

Review subcategories for Shapleigh 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 753 reviews of 26 Shapleigh assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shapleigh 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.
Shapleigh, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.0
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
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Shapleigh assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shapleigh assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.6%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.9%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.9%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.7%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.2%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.7%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.7%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.8%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.1%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.3%
37%
Room service
Room service
16.3%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shapleigh, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
24.1%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.5%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.6%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.6%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.5%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.9%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
21.6%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.8%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shapleigh

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shapleigh protect seniors.
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Sunrise of Huntington Common, Atria Kennebunk and Lodges Care Center Inc. are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shapleigh, Maine. See full list of communities.
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