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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Eventide Home, a non-profit nursing and assisted living facility, located in Exeter, New Hampshire, and has been providing health care services to women over the age of 65 since 1952.Our nursing home provides housing and health care services to 19 women, 15 of whom have private rooms. The...
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.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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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.
RiverWoods is a nationally-accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Exeter, NH. RiverWoods offers Independent Living as well as direct admission to Assisted Living Care and all of the benefits that come with choosing the Seacoast’s premier CCRC/life care community. Located on 200...
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, 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, 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.
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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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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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.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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: Memory Care
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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.
Webster offers personalized assisted living services to 14 residents with memory care deficit who may wander and need to be on a secure unit, in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport just minutes off the highway, and a short drive...

Cost of assisted living in Elms, ME

The average cost of senior living in Elms is $6,296 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wells Branch, ME with an average of $6,194 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elms, ME vs. nearby cities

Elms, ME
$6,296/mo
$6,800/mo
$6,975/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elms, ME vs. the state and national average

Elms, ME
$6,296/mo
$6,410/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elms vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,296/mo
$6,421/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elms, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,303/mo
Studio
$7,178/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,565/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,876/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elms, ME

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Elms.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elms

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elms

The Grande at South Portland

5.0
The Harbor Chase of South Portland is very knowledgeable about residents with dementia and how to handle them. They walk you through the process and explain how it works. The housekeeping and laundry are done once a week for the residents. Excellent service and great staff! [Name removed] is ...
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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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Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well. My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.

Elms review score based on 274 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 274 reviews of 105 Elms assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elms 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

Elms review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Elms, ME105 facilities
8.9
Biddeford, ME12 facilities
8.1
Saco, ME14 facilities

Review subcategories for Elms 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 274 reviews of 105 Elms assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elms 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Elms assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elms assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elms, 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 Elms 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 Elms that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elms, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.6%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.1%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.7%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elms 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 Elms Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elms, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.7%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.1%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elms 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 Elms partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elms, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elms 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 Elms communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elms, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
22.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elms 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 Elms offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elms, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
20.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elms

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Elms protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 123 assisted living facilities near Elms, Maine. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Elms, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Spring Village at Dover. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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