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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in York, ME

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If your loved one needs memory care in York, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in York, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Long Beach and Concordville.
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my mother has been there for about 3 months. I am very happy with the care that she is receiving. they have activities and outings that my mother enjoys going on. They strive to make it very home like for...
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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The care staff has been wonderful. They all work hard to individualize care for my brother with early onset Alzheimer’s. Hospice provides care and Spring Village staff works very collaboratively with 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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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 give every category a 5!!!! It is a hidden gem!!!! It was a great value, I didn't need to worry any more and the staff became part of my family. When my mom passed they were upset as I was. Crying in...
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.
The Inn at Edgewood provides individual care to our residents earning us a reputation as the right choice in assisted living senior care.As part of the family-owned Edgewood Centre campus, the Inn at Edgewood is situated on 18 beautiful acres in the historic seaside town of Portsmouth, New...
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Very caring staff. Just not enough. They could add another care giver to the assisted wing. We picked this community, because it was closer to my brother and I. And because of the reputation
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.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor is the preeminent retirement community in New England beautifully situated on 12 acres within easy walking distance of historic York Village and York Harbor. Designed after the style of the grand hotels of the 1890's; senior living at Sentry Hill offers a retirement...
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Two of our loved ones started their journey at other places for different reasons, but thankfully we were able to move them both to memory care at Wentworth Senior Living. The care at WSL is superior to all...
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.
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My parents lived here for quite a long time before advancing care needs necessitated a move, and throughout their stay I thought Meetinghouse did an excellent job. It was a very friendly place, and the...
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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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.
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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.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
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Cost of memory care in York, ME

The average cost of senior living in York is $6,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beech Ridge, ME with an average of $6,155 per month.

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

York, ME
$6,233/mo
$6,773/mo
$6,975/mo

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

York, ME
$6,233/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,233/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,857/mo
Studio
$6,952/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,505/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,263/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in York

Recent reviews for memory care in York

Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well. My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.

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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Avita of Wells

5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
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York review score based on 49 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 9 York memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The York 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

York review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
York, ME9 facilities
8.9
Biddeford, ME11 facilities
8.1
Saco, ME14 facilities

Review subcategories for York 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 49 reviews of 9 York memory care communities. This chart helps you compare York 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.
York, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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York memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in York memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in York, 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 York 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 York that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
York, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in York 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 York Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
York, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in York 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 York partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
York, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in York 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 York communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
York, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in York 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 York offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
York, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 memory care facilities near York, Maine. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in York, 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 9 memory care facilities near you in York, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in York, 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 York, 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 York, Maine ranges from $1195 to $12395. The average Memory Care cost in York, Maine is $6,233. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in York, Maine typically starts at $1195. 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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