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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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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
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.
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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Friendly, caring staff. Well run. Compassionate. Considerate. Spiritual depth needed (Services, hymn singing, Bible reading and preaching.)
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.
Hillhouse Assisted Living provides a calm, relaxing, country-like setting thanks to its nestled location within Bath, ME. The property is surrounded by surrounding greenery and majestic trees. Pathways encourage walking and daily breaths of fresh air. Residents often enjoy the scenic location...
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Sagadahoc County, ME

The average cost of senior living in Sagadahoc County is $6,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sagadahoc County, ME, vs. nearby counties

Sagadahoc County, ME
$6,536/mo
$6,536/mo
$5,776/mo

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

Sagadahoc County, ME
$6,536/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Sagadahoc County, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,536/mo
$6,565/mo

Assisted living costs in Sagadahoc County, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$8,455/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,220/mo

Senior living costs in Sagadahoc County 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: Sagadahoc County, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSagadahoc County, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,536/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,565/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,133/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sagadahoc County, ME:$6,536/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sagadahoc County, ME:$6,565/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sagadahoc County, ME:$6,133/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sagadahoc County, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sagadahoc County 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
Sagadahoc County, ME$6,875/mo$7,036/mo-2.3%
Maine$4,863/mo$5,420/mo-10.3%
National$4,510/mo$4,529/mo-0.4%
Sagadahoc County, ME
2024 average cost:$6,875/mo
2023 average cost:$7,036/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
Maine
2024 average cost:$4,863/mo
2023 average cost:$5,420/mo
Percent change:-10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,510/mo
2023 average cost:$4,529/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sagadahoc County, 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 Sagadahoc County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sagadahoc County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sagadahoc County

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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Avita of Brunswick

5.0
This is a nice community for good care. The menu is appealing and a lot really the good fine food that we have had her. We like the staff is caring and the community has a good feeling. The staff really care and know each person by name. This has a good home environment for the residents. We ...
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Sagadahoc County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sagadahoc County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sagadahoc County, 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 Sagadahoc County 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 Sagadahoc County 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
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sagadahoc County 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 Sagadahoc County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sagadahoc County 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 Sagadahoc County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sagadahoc County, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Sagadahoc County 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 Sagadahoc County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sagadahoc County, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sagadahoc County 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 Sagadahoc County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sagadahoc County

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

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