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8 Best Nursing Homes in Wells, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wells nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Wells, ME may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Wells or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wells.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Long Beach and Concordville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Farmington, South Lebanon and Varney Crossing.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Wells, ME
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77 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
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
2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
45 reviews
The quality of care rating is more related to staffing and at times the "service of care" was slow. My loved one often complained about the food his statement would always be it didn't have any flavor....
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....
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Very good care given to someone close to us, consistently compassionate. Her last few years were made as comfortable and engaged as possible, especially with the challenges faced by every aspect of health...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
NOW ACCEPTING CHARTER MEMBERSHIP RESERVATIONS. INQUIRE TODAY TO SECURE A RESERVATION. Avita of Wells, in Brunswick, ME is under construction at 86 Sanford Road adjacent to York Hospital. This 60-apartment, state-of-the-art assisted living community, which focuses on memory care, is scheduled to...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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 nursing homes in Wells, ME
The average cost of senior living in Wells is $6,791 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tatnic, ME with an average of $6,641 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wells, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wells
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wells
Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH
5.0
Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.
Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH
4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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The Enclave of Scarborough
4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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Wells nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wells nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wells nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wells, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wells nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
16.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Wells nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Wells nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Wells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wells, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Spring Village at Dover are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wells, Maine. See full list of communities.
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