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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waterford, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Waterford 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 Waterford, 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 Waterford or another care type is right for you. Browse 143 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Waterford.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Moussam, Hackett Mills and East Poland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Moussam, Hackett Mills and East Poland.
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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, 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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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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...
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...
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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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 nursing homes in Waterford, ME
The average cost of senior living in Waterford is $6,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,774 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waterford, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waterford, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Waterford
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waterford
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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Waterford nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford 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
27%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waterford 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 Waterford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterford, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterford, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.2%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterford, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schooner Estates Senior Living, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waterford, Maine. See full list of communities.
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