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If your loved one needs memory care in Wells, A Place for Mom can help. With 132 memory care facilities in Wells, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Wells incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Wells memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Wells, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
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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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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...
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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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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.
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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: 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
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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...
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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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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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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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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...
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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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I have been an independent resident at Taylor Community for two years. In that time my experience has been one of gratitude for the many activities available from educational trips and lectures to seeing...
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.
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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.
Freeport Place offers personalized assisted living services to 30 residents in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport, right next to the Freeport Country Club Golf Course. Located close to Ll.Bean and downtown Freeport, just minutes...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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, 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, 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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I write this to those of you who, like me, feel guilty and scared at not being able to care for your loved one who is suffering from ever-developing memory loss any longer. You want him/her to be honored...
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.
Meredith Bay Colony Club overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire provides the perfect retirement and assisted living location. We are the region's newest not-for-profit retirement community having opened our state-of-the-art facility in 2009. We very quickly achieved 'Full'...
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.
Cost of memory care in Wells, ME
The average cost of senior living in Wells is $6,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tatnic, ME with an average of $6,273 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wells, ME vs. the state and national average
Wells, ME
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wells vs. other types of senior living
Memory Care
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wells, ME by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Wells
Recent reviews for memory care in Wells
Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA
5.0
We chose Atria Merrimack Place because of the quality of the facility as well as the convenience to family. His room size was adequate for his needs. I ate here and the quality of food was good but the options were limited. My favorite part about the community was that it was a positive ...
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Kirkwood Corners in Lee, NH
5.0
The community is very clean and neat. The staff is very nice and friendly and the food is amazing and tastes so good. They have lots of activities available also. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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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Wells review score based on 360 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 360 reviews of 119 Wells memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wells review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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
Wells review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wells memory care
When memory care 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 360 reviews of 119 Wells memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wells resident and family memory care 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.Wells, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Wells memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wells memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wells, 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 Wells memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Wells that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wells, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.7%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.5%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.2%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.2%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wells memory care
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 Wells Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wells, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.8%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.6%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wells memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wells, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wells memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wells, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
24.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wells memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Wells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wells, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.5%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
22.3%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.2%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Arbors of Bedford and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wells, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 132 memory care facilities near Wells, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Wells, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Arbors of Bedford and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 132 memory care facilities near you in Wells, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wells, Maine, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Wells, Maine, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Wells, Maine ranges from $1100 to $12395. The average Memory Care cost in Wells, Maine is $6,502. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wells, Maine typically starts at $1100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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