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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, 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.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Dionne Commons
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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My mom spent the last 6 years of her life at Canterbury Hall. We were worried about her transitioning from her home to a “facility” but there was literally no transition . She moved in and she was home....
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.
Built in the mid 1700s, the main house of Canterbury Hall retains its stately character. We welcome senior residents to large private rooms with full baths that still carry the charm and architectural details from the past. Canterbury Hall has proudly served the elderly since 1991. Our caring...
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.
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.
The Golden Crest The Golden Crest Senior Wellness Resort is a comfortable assisted living community located in beautiful rural Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Our resort-style community provides an enriching and activity-filled environment overlooking farmland with spectacular views of...
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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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My loved one is a resident at Peabody Home and things are very good for her at this facility. She has friends and is well liked by the staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Peabody Home, home of independent, assisted living, and nursing, located in the heart of Franklin, NH. We are highly known for our consistent activities that we have for our residents. We make living fun! We encourage family and friend to have luncheons with the residents. We have fun activities...
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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
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.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...
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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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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
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.
Harmony Homes is an assisted living community in Durham, NH. Set in the heart of New Hampshire, and is located on a sprawling property, complete with walking paths. Watching the beauty of the seasons changing in New Hampshire is reason enough to make Harmony Homes your home. Because Harmony Homes...
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My parents lived here for quite a long time before advancing care needs necessitated a move, and throughout their stay I thought Meetinghouse did an excellent job. It was a very friendly place, and the...
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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 South Hiram, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Hiram is $6,182 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durgintown, ME with an average of $5,472 per month.

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

South Hiram, ME
$6,182/mo
$6,779/mo
$6,869/mo

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

South Hiram, ME
$6,182/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,182/mo
$6,314/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,176/mo
Studio
$6,931/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,213/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,111/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in South Hiram 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 Hiram, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Hiram, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,182/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,314/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,539/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Hiram, ME:$6,182/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Hiram, ME:$6,314/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Hiram, ME:$5,539/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Hiram, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Hiram 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 South Hiram, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Hiram 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Hiram, ME$6,226/mo$5,864/mo+6.2%
Maine$6,061/mo$5,685/mo+6.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
South Hiram, ME
2024 average cost:$6,226/mo
2023 average cost:$5,864/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,061/mo
2023 average cost:$5,685/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Hiram, 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 Hiram.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Hiram

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Hiram

Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, ME

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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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Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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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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South Hiram review score based on 217 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 217 reviews of 90 South Hiram assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Hiram 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

South Hiram review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
South Hiram, ME90 facilities
8.7
Westbrook, ME28 facilities
8.6
Saco, ME13 facilities

Review subcategories for South Hiram 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 217 reviews of 90 South Hiram assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Hiram 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.
South Hiram, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
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South Hiram assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Hiram assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Hiram, 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 Hiram 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 Hiram 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
36.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.3%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Hiram 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 Hiram Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Hiram, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Hiram 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 Hiram partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Hiram 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 Hiram communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Hiram 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 Hiram offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Hiram

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 Hiram protect seniors.
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Sunrise of Huntington Common and Sable Lodge Retirement Community1 are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Hiram, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 114 assisted living facilities near South Hiram, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Hiram, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Spring Village at Dover. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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