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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Penobscot, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in South Penobscot, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in South Penobscot or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in South Penobscot.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in South Penobscot for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 46 assisted living facilities in the South Penobscot area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Belfast, Brewer and Bar Harbor.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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 South Penobscot, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Penobscot is $5,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Penobscot, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Penobscot, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Penobscot, ME by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in South Penobscot over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Penobscot, 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 Penobscot.
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Penobscot
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Penobscot
Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
4.5
When my mother could no longer live independently at home, we were grateful that the closest long term care facility was also one of the very best in the country. Birch Bay Village is a gem. The care staff are superlative—kind, caring, and attentive. The setting is spectacular, and residents ...
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Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
4.9
I have lived here for over 4 years. We recently had a large turnover in management which was needed, and all the staff, both remaining long timers and new, are professional, caring, devoted to quality service, and reflect that in their daily interaction with the residents both in the Inn and in ...
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South Penobscot review score based on 38 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 37 South Penobscot assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Penobscot 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
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Review subcategories for South Penobscot 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 38 reviews of 37 South Penobscot assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Penobscot 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 Penobscot, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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South Penobscot assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Penobscot assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Penobscot, 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 Penobscot 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 Penobscot 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
13.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Penobscot 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 Penobscot Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Penobscot, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Penobscot 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 Penobscot partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Penobscot, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
10.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in South Penobscot 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 Penobscot communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Penobscot 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 Penobscot offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
13.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
2.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Penobscot
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 South Penobscot protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Dirigo Pines are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Penobscot, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 46 assisted living facilities near South Penobscot, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in South Penobscot, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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