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10 Best Nursing Homes in Houghton, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Houghton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Houghton, ME may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Houghton or another care type is right for you. Browse 39 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Houghton.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Peru, Peru and Dixfield Center.
You may also consider nearby communities such as East Peru, Peru and Dixfield Center.
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The facility and everything about it is very nice about Schooner Estates, however the cost is extreme. It is costing nearly [fee removed]per month.
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.
At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...
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The activities are a little limited due to the covid restrictions but we do think the value for cost is fair. We would recommend this community to others.
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.
Memory Care at Market Square provides round-the-clock assisted living and engaging activities in a secure environment for those living with cognitive impairments like dementia or Alzheimer's.
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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, 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: Nursing Homes
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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
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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.
When it comes to elegant senior living, the Genesis community at Holton Point Center cannot be beat. Our stunning Victorian style home is nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and dedicated to providing residents all the comforts of home with the peace of mind that comes from receiving...
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Cost of nursing homes in Houghton, ME
The average cost of senior living in Houghton is $5,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bald Mountain, ME with an average of $3,743 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Houghton, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Houghton
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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME
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What our family likes the most about Schooner Estates is that it has the amenities and comforts he wants, and is reasonable for his resources. I'm only a thirdhand reporter, though
Houghton nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houghton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houghton, 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 Houghton nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Houghton 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
16.7%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Houghton nursing homes
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 Houghton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Houghton, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Houghton nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Houghton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houghton, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Houghton nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Houghton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houghton, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houghton nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Houghton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schooner Estates Senior Living, Memory Care at Market Square and Montello Heights are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Houghton, Maine. See full list of communities.
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