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What we like the most about the community is the people. All parts of the staff were great. I honestly believe they care about the people and it's more than a job.
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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
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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 Crestwood Place
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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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.
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.
Photo of Pleasant Meadows Estates Inc.
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 Sirjas
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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 Newport, ME

The average cost of senior living in Newport is $6,792 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

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

Newport, ME
$6,792/mo
$6,140/mo
$6,140/mo

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

Newport, ME
$6,792/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,792/mo
$6,792/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,088/mo
Studio
$6,517/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,675/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,875/mo

Senior living costs in Newport 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: Newport, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNewport, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,792/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,792/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,564/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Newport, ME:$6,792/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Newport, ME:$6,792/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Newport, ME:$3,564/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Newport, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Newport 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.

Newport, MEME stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Newport, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Newport 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
Newport, ME$5,214/mo$5,031/mo+3.6%
Maine$6,015/mo$5,562/mo+8.1%
National$5,287/mo$5,062/mo+4.5%
Newport, ME
2024 average cost:$5,214/mo
2023 average cost:$5,031/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,015/mo
2023 average cost:$5,562/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,287/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Newport, 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 Newport.

What families are saying about assisted living in Newport

Recent reviews for assisted living in Newport

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

4.0
When mom went into Winterberry she was angry and depressed. When last visited her, she was happy, had friends, and even had recently had her hair done. The change was wonderful.

Newport assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newport assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newport, 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 Newport 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 Newport that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Newport, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
6.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
13.3%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
99.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
13.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Newport 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 Newport Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Newport, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13.3%
52%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
6.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newport 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 Newport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newport, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Newport 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 Newport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newport, MENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newport 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 Newport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newport, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
31.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
47.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Newport

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