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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shapleigh, ME
If your loved one needs memory care in Shapleigh, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Shapleigh, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Shapleigh incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shapleigh memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shapleigh, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kennebunk, Sanford and Rochester.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kennebunk, Sanford and Rochester.
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77 Floor plans available
9.3
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58 reviews
The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
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.
Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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44 reviews
It was a short stay for my mother. She was there less than 2 months but it was a very positive experience. 5 Star Service. My brother’s in-laws moved in the following month due to our pleasure with the...
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
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, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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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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
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.
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...
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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Cost of memory care in Shapleigh, ME
The average cost of senior living in Shapleigh is $6,586 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newfield, ME with an average of $6,048 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Shapleigh
Recent reviews for memory care in Shapleigh
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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Scarborough Terrace
4.8
The community is usually very clean. The staff is very engaged and they go out of their way to make sure we are aware of what is going on with our loved one's care. They do seem to try their best to keep the residents engaged, however it does seem like it can be hard for them to engage those ...
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Atria Kennebunk
4.6
We chose Atria Kennebunk because they have a stellar reputation and they have assisted living AND memory care so that was important to us. The room sizes here were great. I just wish that they had more medical services available, they have nurses on staff but they do not have doctors who come in ...
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Shapleigh memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shapleigh memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh 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
20%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
10%
64.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
62.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
10%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Kennebunk, Sunrise of Huntington Common and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shapleigh, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Shapleigh, Maine. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Shapleigh, Maine are Atria Kennebunk. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Shapleigh, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh, Maine ranges from $1100 to $12395. The average Memory Care cost in Shapleigh, Maine is $6,586. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shapleigh, 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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