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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, 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.
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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: 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, 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, 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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of The Lamp Memory Care Center
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.
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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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I continue to be impressed, almost on a daily basis. The staff, individually and collectively are thoughtful, caring, and enjoy supporting the residents in whatever way they can. A small example, my rolling...
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.
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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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
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: 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.
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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 place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in West Waldoboro, ME

The average cost of senior living in Maine is $7,568 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Maine vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMaineU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$7,568/mo$5,830/mo29.8% above national median
Memory Care$9,393/mo$6,999/mo34.2% above national median
Independent Living$4,089/mo$3,520/mo16.2% above national median
Assisted Living
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:29.8% above national median
Memory Care
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:34.2% above national median
Independent Living
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.2% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Waldoboro, ME

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What families are saying about assisted living in West Waldoboro

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Waldoboro

Chase Point Assisted Living in Damariscotta, ME

5.0
Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for my father here.

Avita of Brunswick

5.0
This is a nice community for good care. The menu is appealing and a lot really the good fine food that we have had her. We like the staff is caring and the community has a good feeling. The staff really care and know each person by name. This has a good home environment for the residents. We ...
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Clover Health Care in Auburn, ME

4.4
It seems like it is a busy place with lots of people coming and going...the director was very helpful and made the process easy.

West Waldoboro review score based on 754 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 754 reviews of 26 West Waldoboro assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Waldoboro 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

West Waldoboro review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for West Waldoboro 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 754 reviews of 26 West Waldoboro assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Waldoboro 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.
West Waldoboro, 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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West Waldoboro assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Waldoboro assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Waldoboro, 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 West Waldoboro 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 West Waldoboro that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Waldoboro, 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 West Waldoboro 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 West Waldoboro Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Waldoboro, 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 West Waldoboro 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 West Waldoboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Waldoboro, 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 West Waldoboro 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 West Waldoboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Waldoboro, 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 West Waldoboro 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 West Waldoboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Waldoboro, 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 West Waldoboro

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Schooner Estates Senior Living, The Highlands and Sunnybrook are the top-rated assisted living facilities near West Waldoboro, Maine. See full list of communities.
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