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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Exeter, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in Exeter, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Exeter or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Exeter.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Exeter for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the Exeter area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bangor, Bangor and Brewer.
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Every employee is pleasant, helpful and engages with residents, seamlessly adjusting the interaction such that it is appropriate to that resident. During my initial tour, I asked about hiring. The answer...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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
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
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
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.
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
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.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
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Cost of assisted living in Exeter, ME
The average cost of senior living in Exeter is $6,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Exeter, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Exeter, ME vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Exeter, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in Exeter
Recent reviews for assisted living in Exeter
Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
5.0
From my first contact with Winterberry Heights I was very impressed with the prompt, professional attention that my Mom received, but as family members we were treated the exactly the same. Every call was answered timely. Each question or concern was addressed and our minds set at ease. Mom ...
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Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
4.9
I have lived here for over 4 years. We recently had a large turnover in management which was needed, and all the staff, both remaining long timers and new, are professional, caring, devoted to quality service, and reflect that in their daily interaction with the residents both in the Inn and in ...
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Exeter assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Exeter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Exeter, 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 Exeter 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 Exeter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Exeter, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
10%
44.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
48.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
85.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10%
45.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Exeter 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 Exeter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Exeter, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
43.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
35%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Exeter 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 Exeter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Exeter, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
22.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Exeter 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 Exeter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Exeter, MENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
35.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
30.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Exeter 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 Exeter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
26.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
44.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
34.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
38.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Exeter
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 Exeter protect seniors.
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Dirigo Pines and Dexter Boarding Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Exeter, Maine. See full list of communities.
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