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10 Best Nursing Homes in North Jefferson, ME

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Nursing Homes Facilities near North Jefferson, ME

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
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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.
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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: 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, 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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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 Winship Green Nursing Center
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: 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.
Photo of Nightingale of Brunswick
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.
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.
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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.
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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, 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.
Photo of Birch Grove Rehab & Living Ctr
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.
Photo of The Chapman House
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 Jed Prouty Assisted Living
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 Mac Leod Manor
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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in North Jefferson, ME

The average cost of senior living in North Jefferson is $6,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $5,235 per month.

Nursing homes costs in North Jefferson, ME, vs. nearby cities

North Jefferson, ME
$6,168/mo
$5,885/mo
$6,008/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Jefferson, ME, vs. state and national averages

North Jefferson, ME
$6,168/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Jefferson, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,255/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,168/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Jefferson, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$9,095/mo
Studio
$7,544/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,781/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,648/mo

Senior living costs in North Jefferson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: North Jefferson, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Jefferson, MEMaineU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,168/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,243/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,255/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,349/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
North Jefferson, ME:$6,168/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
North Jefferson, ME:$6,243/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
North Jefferson, ME:$6,255/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Jefferson, ME:$4,349/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in North Jefferson, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in North Jefferson 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.

North Jefferson, MEME stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in North Jefferson, ME

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in North Jefferson 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Jefferson, ME$10,765/mo$8,002/mo+34.5%
Maine$6,754/mo$6,134/mo+10.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
North Jefferson, ME
2024 average cost:$10,765/mo
2023 average cost:$8,002/mo
Percent change:+34.5%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,754/mo
2023 average cost:$6,134/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in North Jefferson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in North Jefferson

Sunnybrook in Brunswick, ME

4.7
Sunnybrook Village is very homey. The staff is really good at handling a difficult transition. They promote a welcoming group among the residents. They really helped mom integrate. The only thing that would help make everything a five is to have a better range of activities. I would like to see ...
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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.

North Jefferson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Jefferson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Jefferson, 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 North Jefferson 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 North Jefferson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Jefferson, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Jefferson 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 North Jefferson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Jefferson, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Jefferson 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 North Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Jefferson, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in North Jefferson 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 North Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Jefferson, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Jefferson 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 North Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Jefferson, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
12.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.9%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Schooner Estates Senior Living, The Highlands and Bay Square at Yarmouth are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near North Jefferson, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 115 nursing homes facilities near North Jefferson, Maine. See the full list.
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