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What we like the most about the community is that the staff was caring and good activities. Yes, we would recommend Schooner Estates Senior Living community to other families based on the experience so far.
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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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
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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.
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.
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I continue to be impressed, almost on a daily basis. The staff, individually and collectively are thoughtful, caring, and enjoy supporting the residents in whatever way they can. A small example, my rolling...
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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We liked that she could have her own room even though she shares an area outside of her room with one other person. Staff have not been extremely accountable. They have had a lot of turn over. Once my mom...
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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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.
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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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When it comes to elegant senior living, the Genesis community at Holton Point Center cannot be beat. Our stunning Victorian style home is nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and dedicated to providing residents all the comforts of home with the peace of mind that comes from receiving...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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 assisted living in Byron, ME

The average cost of senior living in Byron is $5,600 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roxbury, ME with an average of $5,203 per month.

Assisted living costs in Byron, ME, vs. nearby cities

Byron, ME
$5,600/mo
$6,393/mo

Assisted living costs in Byron, ME, vs. state and national averages

Byron, ME
$5,600/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Byron, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,600/mo
$5,600/mo

Assisted living costs in Byron, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,300/mo
Studio
$6,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,225/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Senior living costs in Byron 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: Byron, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeByron, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$5,600/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,600/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,446/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Byron, ME:$5,600/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Byron, ME:$5,600/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Byron, ME:$4,446/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Byron, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Byron 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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Assisted living cost trends in Byron, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Byron 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Byron, ME$5,852/mo$6,235/mo-6.2%
Maine$5,067/mo$5,420/mo-6.5%
National$4,524/mo$4,553/mo-0.6%
Byron, ME
2024 average cost:$5,852/mo
2023 average cost:$6,235/mo
Percent change:-6.2%
Maine
2024 average cost:$5,067/mo
2023 average cost:$5,420/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,524/mo
2023 average cost:$4,553/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Byron, ME

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Byron.

What families are saying about assisted living in Byron

Recent reviews for assisted living in Byron

Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME

3.8
There is a big difference between the cost/benefit of the assisted living part of the facility and the memory care part. Biggest diff is quality of food. Also, likely typical for the job, but the turnover rate for both the head nurse and the rest of staff on the floor is very high. This feels ...
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Clover Health Care in Auburn, ME

4.4
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.

Byron assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Byron assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Byron, 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 Byron assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Byron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Byron, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
18.2%
53.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Byron assisted living

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 Byron Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Byron, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Byron assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Byron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Byron, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Byron assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Byron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Byron, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Byron assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Byron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Byron, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Byron

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Byron protect seniors.
Learn about Maine assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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