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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gray, ME

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If your loved one needs memory care in Gray, A Place for Mom can help. With 21 memory care facilities in Gray, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Back Cove, East End Beach and Arts District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Lewiston and Brunswick.

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Photo of Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living
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I would highly recommend it. We would choose it again for our dad. We are absolutely satisfied. My dad is thriving. The staff is amazing.
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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When we decided to place Mom in memory care we based our decision solely on how she would be received and cared for. [name removed] and [name removed] made the decision hands down for Fallbrook Woods....
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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Photo of Bay Square at Yarmouth
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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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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8.0
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I really like Park Danforth and my loved one likes it as well. We picked this community, because my father was here previously and had a great experience. It's a safe place for a loved one that I am...
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.
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees...
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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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It seems like it is a busy place with lots of people coming and going...the director was very helpful and made the process easy.
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.
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Photo of Gray Manor
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
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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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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
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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
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.
Photo of Larrabee Village
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.
Photo of Atrium At Cedars
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, 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.
Photo of Mack Brothers-Longfellow Place
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.
Photo of Inn At Village Square
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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.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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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, 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.
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Photo of Seaside Nursing & Retirement
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.

Cost of memory care in Gray, ME

The average cost of senior living in Gray is $6,800 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gray, ME vs. nearby cities

Gray, ME
$6,800/mo
$6,900/mo
$6,453/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gray, ME vs. the state and national average

Gray, ME
$6,800/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gray vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,800/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Gray, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$9,393/mo
Studio
$7,428/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,475/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Gray over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Gray

Recent reviews for memory care in Gray

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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The Grande at South Portland

4.8
For someone looking for light assistance or moderate help, I think it is an amazing facility. My loved one does need the highest level of care so my opinion is a bit jaded, but they really have been wonderful. It is a brand new facility and is super clean. The staff really are helpful, [name ...
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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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Gray review score based on 25 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 21 Gray memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gray 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

Gray review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Gray, ME21 facilities
7.6
Westbrook, ME29 facilities
7.7
Auburn, ME104 facilities

Review subcategories for Gray 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 25 reviews of 21 Gray memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gray 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.
Gray, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Gray memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gray memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gray, 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 Gray 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 Gray that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gray, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
19%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gray 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 Gray Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gray, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
4.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.5%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gray 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 Gray partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gray, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
4.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gray 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 Gray communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gray, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gray 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 Gray offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gray, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
9.5%
46.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
9.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
4.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 21 memory care facilities near Gray, Maine. See the full list.

The 21 memory care facilities near you in Gray, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gray, 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 Gray, 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 Gray, Maine ranges from $2468 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Gray, Maine is $6,800. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gray, Maine typically starts at $2468. 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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