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Photo of Bay Square at Yarmouth
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33 Floor plans available
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I would give them a 4. The staff is very caring, the facility is clean - like many places they were struggling with enough staff. Overall this is a place I would recommend.
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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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
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.
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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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...
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, 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.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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
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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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Cost of assisted living in South Freeport, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Freeport is $6,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Freeport, ME, vs. nearby cities

South Freeport, ME
$6,468/mo
$6,733/mo
$6,779/mo

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

South Freeport, ME
$6,468/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in South Freeport, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,468/mo
$6,484/mo

Assisted living costs in South Freeport, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$9,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,845/mo

Senior living costs in South Freeport 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: South Freeport, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Freeport, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,468/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,484/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,954/mo$5,568/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
South Freeport, ME:$6,468/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
South Freeport, ME:$6,484/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Freeport, ME:$5,954/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Freeport, 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 South Freeport.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Freeport

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Freeport

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 Landing At Cape Elizabeth

5.0
I couldn’t be happier with this facility. There’s a lot of individual interaction and one on one care with my Mom and they do a really good job of keeping me updated if there are any problems. The food is great and it’s very nutritious. They have a menu of 6 or 7 things on it for every meal so ...
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South Freeport assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Freeport assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Freeport, 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 South Freeport 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 South Freeport that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Freeport, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
11.1%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Freeport 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 South Freeport Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Freeport, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
11.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Freeport 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 South Freeport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Freeport, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in South Freeport 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 South Freeport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Freeport, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Freeport 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 South Freeport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Freeport, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
46.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
30.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
41.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
47.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Freeport

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 South Freeport protect seniors.
Learn about Maine assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Bay Square at Yarmouth, The Heron House and Brentwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Freeport, Maine. See full list of communities.
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