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If your loved one needs memory care in Bailey Island, A Place for Mom can help. With 23 memory care facilities in Bailey Island, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Bailey Island incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Bailey Island memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Bailey Island, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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I've been very happy with Fallbrook. The staff is friendly and [name removed] said the food is good. Overall compared to other places I have seen, this is the best one for us. There is always room for...
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.
Fallbrook Woods -- Maine's leading memory-care community -- is engaging individuals in meaningful ways, by keeping choices in mind.Nestled on 17 acres in Portland's North Deering neighborhood, Fallbrook Woods offers choices that promote the mental, spiritual, social and physical well-being of the...
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Very nice facility. Very clean, a lot of activity's, the meals are great. The people who work there are wonderful. My sister has been there a year now. We are very happy with her care.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 the beautiful port side city of Portland, Maine, Seventy-Five State Street is an active and vibrant community within a community. Established in 1854, we are one of the oldest not for profits in the city and enjoy a stellar reputation of high-quality care and services for people of all...
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He's a great activities coordinator. They do a lot of daily and monthly activities. Go out for field trips to go out for a luncheon once a month eve band is really good size and it's wheelchair accessible....
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.
Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living located in beautiful Portland, Maine, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Birchwoods at Canco is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our gracious dining room...
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The Highlands: place, staff and residents have been excellent! I would definitely recommend if: you enjoy art, music, gardening and the company of residents who are retired teachers and professors.
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.
The Highlands is located in the historic district of Topsham, next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, and 25 miles from Portland, Maine's largest city. The Highlands offers a continuum of care in magnificent natural setting, covering 75 acres complete with meandering walking trails....
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I would give them a 4. The staff is very caring, the facility is clean - like many places they were struggling with enough staff. Overall this is a place I would recommend.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Like a grand seaside inn, Bay Square at Yarmouth extends a warm and majestic invitation to all who come its way. Inside, the atmosphere is filled with joy of family, fond memories and proud traditions. Welcome to Senior living 'the way it was meant to be!' Splendidly located just beyond the...
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I would tell others that it is a small community. The owners are very involved in running the community and caring for the residents. The staff are very good about getting the residents to appointments. ...
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.
Ledgeview Assisted Living — When living alone is no longer an option and a nursing home isn't the answer. Ledgeview Living — where winter brings the warmth of a crackling fire in our fireplaces and summer evening breezes bring the scent of pint trees and seasonal flowers. — Where residents can...
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While looking into options for my loved one, we felt like this location was the best fit from the rest that we have seen. The staff is great; they check on my loved one frequently, they understand his needs,...
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.
Avita of Brunswick is an assisted living and memory care community located in the picturesque town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick is situated in Cumberland County and has a history that extends back to the 1600's. The town is home to several cultural amenities, including the Bowdoin College...
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My brother and I toured 3 different facilities. We chose Sunnybrook because we got a great vibe and it was the only one that we could really see her being happy here. The size, the staff, the tour,...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Sunnybrook, in Brunswick, ME is conveniently located just off Route 24 and proudly offers independent living and assisted living. This charming community boasts a home-like environment and beautifully appointed apartments, many with picturesque Moose Pond views. Sunnybrook is now proud to be...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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: 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.

Cost of memory care in Bailey Island, ME

The average cost of senior living in Bailey Island is $6,646 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

Memory care costs in Bailey Island, ME, vs. nearby cities

Bailey Island, ME
$6,646/mo
$6,759/mo

Memory care costs in Bailey Island, ME, vs. state and national averages

Bailey Island, ME
$6,646/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Bailey Island, ME, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,646/mo

Memory care costs in Bailey Island, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$7,429/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,735/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,446/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Bailey Island vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bailey Island, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBailey Island, MEMaineU.S.
Memory Care$6,646/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,622/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$6,041/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Bailey Island, ME:$6,646/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Bailey Island, ME:$6,622/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Bailey Island, ME:$6,041/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Bailey Island, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bailey Island and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Bailey Island, ME

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bailey Island have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bailey Island, ME$12,938/mo$11,865/mo+9.0%
Maine$8,063/mo$6,242/mo+29.2%
National$5,622/mo$5,494/mo+2.3%
Bailey Island, ME
2024 average cost:$12,938/mo
2023 average cost:$11,865/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Maine
2024 average cost:$8,063/mo
2023 average cost:$6,242/mo
Percent change:+29.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,622/mo
2023 average cost:$5,494/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bailey Island

Recent reviews for memory care in Bailey Island

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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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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The Highlands in Topsham, ME

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond for the residents and they have lots of activities available for the residents. They gear the activities towards each resident and they even have field trips. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Bailey Island review score based on 43 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 17 Bailey Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bailey Island 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

Bailey Island review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Bailey Island, ME17 facilities
8.6
Portland, ME30 facilities
8.7
South Portland, ME28 facilities

Review subcategories for Bailey Island 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 43 reviews of 17 Bailey Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bailey Island 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.
Bailey Island, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
2.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Bailey Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bailey Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bailey Island, 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 Bailey Island 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 Bailey Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bailey Island, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bailey Island 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 Bailey Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bailey Island, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bailey Island 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 Bailey Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bailey Island, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Bailey Island 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 Bailey Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bailey Island, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bailey Island 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 Bailey Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bailey Island, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Bailey Island

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maine memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Bailey Island protect seniors.
Learn about Maine memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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