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Photo of Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living
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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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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 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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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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.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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.
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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
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
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.
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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.
Photo of Deering Pavilion
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
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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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Gorham, ME

The average cost of senior living in Gorham is $6,864 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gorham, ME vs. nearby cities

Gorham, ME
$6,864/mo
$6,864/mo
$6,807/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gorham, ME vs. the state and national average

Gorham, ME
$6,864/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gorham vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,864/mo
$6,900/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gorham, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$9,122/mo
Studio
$8,045/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,952/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,365/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Gorham over time

Gorham, MEME stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gorham, 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 Gorham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gorham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gorham

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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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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The Grande at South Portland

4.4
They are good, again are working on turnover and once situated will be a much better place. They are doing great job with taking care of my dad.

Gorham review score based on 30 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 19 Gorham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gorham review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Gorham review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gorham, ME19 facilities
7.6
Westbrook, ME29 facilities
7.6
Portland, ME31 facilities

Review subcategories for Gorham assisted living

When assisted living 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 30 reviews of 19 Gorham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gorham resident and family assisted living 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.
Gorham, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Gorham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gorham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gorham, 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 Gorham 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 Gorham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gorham, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gorham 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 Gorham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gorham, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gorham 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 Gorham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gorham, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
5.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Gorham 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 Gorham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gorham, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gorham 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 Gorham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gorham, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
10.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gorham

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 Gorham protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Atria Kennebunk and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gorham, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 19 assisted living facilities near Gorham, Maine. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Gorham, Maine is Atria Kennebunk. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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