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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Newcastle, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a South Newcastle 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 South Newcastle, 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 South Newcastle or another care type is right for you. Browse 150 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South Newcastle.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sabattus, Alna and Alna Center.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sabattus, Alna and Alna Center.
Nursing Homes Facilities near South Newcastle, ME
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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.
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: 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.
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
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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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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.
Cost of nursing homes in South Newcastle, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Newcastle is $6,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $5,235 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Newcastle, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Newcastle, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Newcastle
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Newcastle
Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, ME
5.0
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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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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The Enclave of Scarborough
4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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South Newcastle nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Newcastle nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Newcastle, 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 Newcastle 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 South Newcastle 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
24.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Newcastle 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 South Newcastle Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Newcastle 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 South Newcastle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Newcastle, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Newcastle 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 South Newcastle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Newcastle, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
11.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Newcastle 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 South Newcastle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
0.4%
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Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Scarborough Terrace and The Highlands are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Newcastle, Maine. See full list of communities.
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