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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Waterford, ME

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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.
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
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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: 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.
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.
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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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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back home.
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.

Cost of assisted living in South Waterford, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Waterford is $6,165 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

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

South Waterford, ME
$6,165/mo
$6,794/mo
$6,286/mo

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

South Waterford, ME
$6,165/mo
$6,410/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,165/mo
$6,169/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,850/mo
Studio
$7,226/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,298/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Waterford, 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 South Waterford.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Waterford

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Waterford

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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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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South Waterford review score based on 75 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 75 reviews of 81 South Waterford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Waterford 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

South Waterford review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
South Waterford, ME81 facilities
8.4
Auburn, ME11 facilities
8.4
Lewiston, ME11 facilities

Review subcategories for South Waterford 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 75 reviews of 81 South Waterford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Waterford 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.
South Waterford, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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South Waterford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Waterford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South 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 South Waterford 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 South 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
28.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.2%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Waterford 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 South Waterford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Waterford, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.7%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Waterford 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 South Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Waterford, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Waterford 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 South Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Waterford, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
14.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Waterford 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 South Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Waterford, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.2%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.6%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19.1%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
10.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.2%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Waterford

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 South Waterford protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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