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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Skowhegan, ME

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If your loved one needs memory care in Skowhegan, A Place for Mom can help. With 53 memory care facilities in Skowhegan, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Crestwood 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 Fairmount Boarding House
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 Crawford Commons
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 Bangor House
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 Freese's Assisted Living Program
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.
Photo of Sirjas
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.
Photo of Jed Prouty Assisted Living
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
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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.
Photo of Merry Gardens Estates
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.
Photo of Longfellow Heights
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 Skowhegan, ME

The average cost of senior living in Skowhegan is $5,461 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

Memory care costs in Skowhegan, ME, vs. nearby cities

Skowhegan, ME
$5,461/mo
$6,081/mo

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

Skowhegan, ME
$5,461/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,461/mo

Memory care costs in Skowhegan, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,088/mo
Studio
$6,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,294/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,440/mo

Senior living costs in Skowhegan 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: Skowhegan, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSkowhegan, MEMaineU.S.
Memory Care$5,461/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,461/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,766/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Skowhegan, ME:$5,461/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Skowhegan, ME:$5,461/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Skowhegan, ME:$3,766/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Skowhegan, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan, ME

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Skowhegan 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
Skowhegan, ME$7,204/mo$6,448/mo+11.7%
Maine$7,786/mo$8,259/mo-5.7%
National$5,858/mo$5,644/mo+3.8%
Skowhegan, ME
2024 average cost:$7,204/mo
2023 average cost:$6,448/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$7,786/mo
2023 average cost:$8,259/mo
Percent change:-5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,858/mo
2023 average cost:$5,644/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Skowhegan

Recent reviews for memory care in Skowhegan

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid. They do a good job but only offer certain services. There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid. It is on the expensive side. The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
I really liked the staff. My mom had a private room that was fairly large. She was able to have a recliner, twin bed, small bookcase, beside table, small dresser and a desk. The closet was small. She had to share the bathroom which she hated. She was only there a month before she passed so I ...
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Skowhegan memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skowhegan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skowhegan, 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 Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Skowhegan, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
13.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Skowhegan, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
2.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skowhegan, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
8.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skowhegan, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skowhegan, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
8.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
8.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
2.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Skowhegan

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 Skowhegan protect seniors.
Learn about Maine memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Winterberry Heights Senior Living, The Captain Lewis Residence and Harbor Hill Center are the top-rated memory care facilities near Skowhegan, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 53 memory care facilities near Skowhegan, Maine. See the full list.
The 53 memory care facilities near you in Skowhegan, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Skowhegan, 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 Skowhegan, 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 Skowhegan, Maine ranges from $2850 to $9000. The average Memory Care cost in Skowhegan, Maine is $5,461. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Skowhegan, Maine typically starts at $2850. 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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