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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Canaan, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in Canaan, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Canaan or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Canaan.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Canaan for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 58 assisted living facilities in the Canaan area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waterville, Skowhegan and Dexter.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Canaan, ME
The average cost of senior living in Canaan is $5,308 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Canaan, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Canaan, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Canaan, ME by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Canaan, 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 Canaan.
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VA benefits in Maine
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What families are saying about assisted living in Canaan
Recent reviews for assisted living in Canaan
Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
4.9
I have lived here for over 4 years. We recently had a large turnover in management which was needed, and all the staff, both remaining long timers and new, are professional, caring, devoted to quality service, and reflect that in their daily interaction with the residents both in the Inn and in ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
5.0
Facility offers apartments with one bedroom dining room bathroom combination, which is one of very few like that in the area. Most assisted living facilities provide clients a room with a bath.
One of very few assisted living options that offer an apartment style setup, not just a single room ...
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Canaan assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canaan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canaan, 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 Canaan 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 Canaan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Canaan, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Canaan 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 Canaan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Canaan, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
2.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Canaan 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 Canaan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canaan, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Canaan 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 Canaan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canaan, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canaan 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 Canaan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canaan, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
7.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
7.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
2.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Canaan
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Canaan protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Dirigo Pines and Harbor Hill Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Canaan, Maine. See full list of communities.
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