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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Acton, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in South Acton, 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 South Acton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in South Acton.
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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.
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.
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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
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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Cost of assisted living in South Acton, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Acton is $6,237 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newfield, ME with an average of $5,720 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Acton, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Acton, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Acton vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Acton, ME by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in South Acton over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Acton, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Acton
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Acton
Carriage Hill Assisted Living in Madbury, NH
5.0
In November of 2022 it became evident my mom could not go back to her apartment after a hospitalization. I had heard from numerous friends how happy they were with Carriage Hill (CH) assisted living in Madbury. We looked at several other places closer to my siblings in Nashua but they were cold ...
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Avita of Wells
5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
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Spring Village at Dover
4.6
We do wish the rooms could be a bit larger. It would be great if the residents could get outside more. However, we are so far we are happy with the facility and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
South Acton review score based on 107 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 107 reviews of 24 South Acton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Acton 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
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Review subcategories for South Acton 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 107 reviews of 24 South Acton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Acton 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 Acton, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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South Acton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Acton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Acton, 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 Acton 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 Acton 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
39.3%
44.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
41%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
45.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Acton 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 Acton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Acton, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
43.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
35%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Acton 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 Acton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Acton, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
22.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Acton 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 Acton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Acton, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
26.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
35.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
30.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
14.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Acton 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 Acton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
44.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
28.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
20.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
38.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Acton
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 Acton protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Residence at Silver Square and Langdon Place of Dover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Acton, Maine. See full list of communities.
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