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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Houghton, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in Houghton, 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 Houghton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Houghton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Houghton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 18 assisted living facilities in the Houghton 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 Rumford, Bethel and Dixfield Center.
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The overall experience is excellent considering the grief and situation of my brother. I'm not there but I get reports that it's very clean and when he urinated in his chair they asked my permission to throw...
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
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.
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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Houghton, ME
The average cost of senior living in Houghton is $5,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bald Mountain, ME with an average of $3,675 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Houghton, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Houghton, ME vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Houghton, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in Houghton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Houghton
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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Houghton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houghton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houghton, 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 Houghton 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 Houghton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Houghton 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 Houghton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Houghton, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Houghton 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 Houghton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houghton, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Houghton 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 Houghton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houghton, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houghton 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 Houghton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Houghton
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 Houghton protect seniors.
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Schooner Estates Senior Living, Montello Heights and Memory Care at Market Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Houghton, Maine. See full list of communities.
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