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

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Mom and dad are in a much healthier place with people caring for them 24/7. Carriage is great with great people All personnel look over the residents like they are their own. A real sense of family.
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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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This facility is the best in the area. A very unique set up that is specific for memory care. We toured many different places before deciding that Spring Village would be the best place for our mom. The...
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.
Spring Village at Dover is a new 56-bed assisted living community specializing in memory care, conveniently located in the developing Pointe Place neighborhood of Dover, NH. Woodbine Senior Living, LLC, a management and development company with over 40 years of experience in the Senior Living...
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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.
Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: Catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language, or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you...
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My mom passed away at the end of June- I have only positive things to say about The Highlands and their staff. Overall the facilities were great and the staff were very caring to my mom and to my family in...
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.
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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Overall, we are happy with Langdon Place, particularly with the nursing staff. They are warm, friendly, patient. The place is not well maintained and could be cleaner. We have noted safety issues like...
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.
Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three...
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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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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
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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.
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...
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Any issues that I had were addressed immediately. The room was always clean and laundry done promptly. I found the evening meals bland, sometimes served late; leaving sandwiches dry and hot meals cold. I...
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.
Scarborough Terrace is a gracious, comfortable assisted living community where we provide a full complement of supportive services and amenities including 24/7 care tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. Residents enjoy a variety of social, cultural and educational activities....
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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....
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The overall experience is excellent considering the grief and situation of my brother. I'm not there but I get reports that it's very clean and when he urinated in his chair they asked my permission to throw...
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.
At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...
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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...
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 Good LifeTucked into more than 15 beautiful acres in the stunning city of Durham, New Hampshire, your new community will feel like home from the moment you arrive. Known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), we provide everything from independent and assisted living to memory care...
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It's an absolutely wonderful place! All 5's across the board!!! There is no turnover in the staff! They all interact with clients. The communication is top notch and we would absolutely recommend Forestview...
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.
Welcome to Forestview Manor. Serving area seniors since 2005, we are a campus comprised of three beautiful, residential buildings nestled on 15 wooded acres in Meredith, New Hampshire. We offer intimate, secure, loving memory care assisted living for those who are unsuccessful living at home...
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What I like the most about the 75 State Street community is the clear communication between administrators and staff regarding policies. All alerts or policy changes that I am appraised of go to my son and...
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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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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I am speaking for my parents, to be clear. I'm not a resident. I visit often. The staff are hard working, friendly, and made us feel at home right away. The apartment sizes are very nice, they are large,...
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.
Built on our commitment to excellence, Summit by Morrison is a first-of-its-kind senior living community in the heart of northern New Hampshire. Located on a sloping hillside with sweeping views of Dalton Mountain, Summit by Morrison is a community that provides a full continuum of care all on...
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It is a very caring facility where I feel the staff from the cleaners to activities treat everyone with such kindness and feels like genuine relationships. I would not hesitate to recommend. Has a...
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.
Located just seven miles south of Portland, The Enclave of Scarborough is a vibrant senior living community where older adults can live more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff.Enclave of Scarborough is convenient to local beaches, nature preserves, shopping and...
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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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Not share apartments elderly disabled adults living in their homes and restrictive cash payments will not stop to the public sector as they are being treated at a new doctors facility in hospitals for...
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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My loved one is currently a resident at Wentworth Home and everything about the experience has been great so far. This facility has been great. We're very happy with Wentworth Home. I would recommend this...
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.
Wentworth Home — Exceptional Care at an Affordable Price Our warm and welcoming environment provides around the clock nursing staff with assistance tailored to each individual; delicious home cooked meals and engaging social activities and events. With the help of our outstanding employees,...
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There is not enough staff and not enough contact with doctors here at Golden View Assisted Living. Some staff are not trained enough. For the amount of money paid by residents, there should be more and...
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.
A locally managed, independent non-profit communityIn 2000, Golden View opened The Inn, which has provided seniors of the Lakes Region and beyond with quality assisted living services since opening its doors. With the addition of The Terrace/Cottage in 2014, Golden View was able to offer another...
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The Harbor Chase of South Portland is very knowledgeable about residents with dementia and how to handle them. They walk you through the process and explain how it works. The housekeeping and laundry 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.
We are proud to introduce The Grande at South Portland, where you can experience the luxury Maine senior living you desire with the professional care you need.Bridge Senior Living has been proudly serving the residents of since 2019, and now, more Portland-area residents can experience our...
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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.
Mineral Springs is a stunning Genesis brand senior living center located in the popular resort town of North Conway, New Hampshire. Our scenic town is home to Cathedral Ledge, Echo Lake State Park and Mount Cranmore, making it a dream destination for nature enthusiasts year round. In addition to...
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Very nice building. Clean and well lighted. Employees were very friendly and helpful. My Aunt seemed to be happy. I will be visiting often. Having had worked in a nursing home this appears to be a nice place
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.
Stroudwater Lodge, in Westbrook, ME is located just off of I-95 and minutes from bustling downtown Portland, ME. This brand new 95-apartment state-of-the-art community is now open and offers both independent and assisted living options. The community is just a stone's throw from the...
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Overall, they did a good job with taking care of my father. The staff was very accommodating and have been sending lots of emails regarding the status of the community as the result of the Covid-19 pandemic....
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.
This 60-unit, state- of-the-art community, which focuses on memory care, is a joint venture of Burlington, Massachusetts-based Northbridge Companies and Portland, Maine-based Sandy River Company. The name, Avita, which translates to 'For Life,' was inspired by our desire to create a safe and...
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The activities are a little limited due to the covid restrictions but we do think the value for cost is fair. We would recommend this community to others.
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.
Memory Care at Market Square provides round-the-clock assisted living and engaging activities in a secure environment for those living with cognitive impairments like dementia or Alzheimer's.

Cost of memory care in Porter, ME

The average cost of senior living in Porter is $6,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durgintown, ME with an average of $5,468 per month.

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

Porter, ME
$6,395/mo
$6,900/mo
$6,975/mo

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

Porter, ME
$6,395/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,395/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,285/mo
Studio
$6,965/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,301/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,346/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Porter over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Porter

Recent reviews for memory care in Porter

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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Golden View Health Care Assisted Living in Meredith, NH

4.5
My dad recently moved into the assisted living at Golden View. This was a difficult transition for him, but the administrator personally escorted him to the dining room and introduced him to the other residents and really made him and us feel welcome. We visit at different times of day due to ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and compassionate staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Spring Village at Dover and Fallbrook Woods, who go above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and well-cared for. Families are grateful for the emotional support and open communication fro ...
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Varied activities for residents. Residents engage in a wide range of activities at several communities, such as Spring Village at Dover and Spring Village at Dover, where they enjoy social events, games, music, and crafts. These activities help seniors stay active, engaged, and fulfilled.
Comfortable and homey living spaces. Reviews frequently comment on the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of communities like Spring Village at Dover and Sunrise of Huntington Common, where residents feel at ease and content in their personal living spaces. The sense of familiarity and comfort contributes to their overall happiness ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Food is a significant factor in residents' experiences at various communities, including The Enclave of Scarborough and Spring Village at Dover, where the quality of meals and dining services are praised for their nutritious offerings and accommodations for dietary preferences and restrictio ...
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Modern and clean facilities. Several communities, such as Spring Village at Dover and The Residence at Silver Square, are praised for their modern and well-maintained facilities, with clean and updated living spaces, bathrooms, and common areas, ensuring residents live in a safe and comfortable environment.
Supportive and understanding community environment. Families express gratitude for the understanding and supportive community atmosphere at various facilities, including Brookdale Spruce Wood and The Grande at South Portland, where staff and residents create a caring and inclusive environment for seniors to thrive and feel at home.
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Porter review score based on 202 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 202 reviews of 87 Porter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Porter 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

Porter review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Porter, ME87 facilities
7.6
Westbrook, ME29 facilities
8.1
Saco, ME14 facilities

Review subcategories for Porter 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 202 reviews of 87 Porter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Porter 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.
Porter, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Porter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter, 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 Porter 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 Porter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Porter, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.2%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Porter 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 Porter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Porter, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8%
26.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porter 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 Porter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
16.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Porter 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 Porter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Porter 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 Porter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
29.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
46.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 108 memory care facilities near Porter, Maine. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Porter, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and Atria Kennebunk. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 108 memory care facilities near you in Porter, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Porter, 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 Porter, 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 Porter, Maine ranges from $1100 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Porter, Maine is $6,395. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Porter, 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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