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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 Highlands: place, staff and residents have been excellent! I would definitely recommend if: you enjoy art, music, gardening and the company of residents who are retired teachers and professors.
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.
The Highlands is located in the historic district of Topsham, next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, and 25 miles from Portland, Maine's largest city. The Highlands offers a continuum of care in magnificent natural setting, covering 75 acres complete with meandering walking trails....
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I can't say enough about the care my mother-in-law received at The Lincoln Home. The small, home like environment was a perfect fit - staff go above and beyond to support each resident as an individual and...
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.
The Lincoln Home, an all inclusive, vibrant community for seniors, is situated on the banks of the Damariscotta River in Midcoast Maine.Vibrant Senior Living is our mission. Our seniors engage intellectually and creatively, share laughter and companionship, and experience all that Midcoast Maine...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
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My brother and I toured 3 different facilities. We chose Sunnybrook because we got a great vibe and it was the only one that we could really see her being happy here. The size, the staff, the tour,...
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.
Sunnybrook, in Brunswick, ME is conveniently located just off Route 24 and proudly offers independent living and assisted living. This charming community boasts a home-like environment and beautifully appointed apartments, many with picturesque Moose Pond views. Sunnybrook is now proud to be...
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While looking into options for my loved one, we felt like this location was the best fit from the rest that we have seen. The staff is great; they check on my loved one frequently, they understand his needs,...
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.
Avita of Brunswick is an assisted living and memory care community located in the picturesque town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick is situated in Cumberland County and has a history that extends back to the 1600's. The town is home to several cultural amenities, including the Bowdoin College...
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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
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, 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
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, 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
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.
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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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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, 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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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 Jay, ME

The average cost of senior living in Jay is $5,947 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

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

Jay, ME
$5,947/mo
$6,324/mo

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

Jay, ME
$5,947/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,947/mo
$5,947/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,698/mo
Studio
$6,943/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,135/mo

Senior living costs in Jay 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: Jay, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJay, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$5,947/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,947/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,792/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Jay, ME:$5,947/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Jay, ME:$5,947/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Jay, ME:$4,792/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Jay, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Jay 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Jay, ME$6,004/mo$6,885/mo-12.8%
Maine$5,327/mo$5,111/mo+4.2%
National$4,793/mo$4,603/mo+4.1%
Jay, ME
2024 average cost:$6,004/mo
2023 average cost:$6,885/mo
Percent change:-12.8%
Maine
2024 average cost:$5,327/mo
2023 average cost:$5,111/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,793/mo
2023 average cost:$4,603/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Jay, 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 Jay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Jay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Jay

Casco Inn Residential Care

4.3
The physical plant is inviting. No two rooms are alike and they are well kept and up to date. All of the workers (aides, nurses and other staff) are very professional and seem to care deeply for the residents. They are ready to handle any situation as it arises. The whole place is "home-y", ...
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Sunnybrook in Brunswick, ME

4.7
Sunnybrook Village is very homey. The staff is really good at handling a difficult transition. They promote a welcoming group among the residents. They really helped mom integrate. The only thing that would help make everything a five is to have a better range of activities. I would like to see ...
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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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Jay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jay, 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 Jay 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 Jay 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
25.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.9%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Jay 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 Jay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jay, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jay 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 Jay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jay, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Jay 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 Jay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jay, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jay 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 Jay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jay, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
8.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Jay

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 Jay protect seniors.
Learn about Maine assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Schooner Estates Senior Living, The Highlands and The Lincoln Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Jay, Maine. See full list of communities.
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