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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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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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.
Spring Village at Dover is a new 56-bed assisted living community specializing in memory care, conveniently located in the developing Pointe Place neighborhood of Dover, NH. Woodbine Senior Living, LLC, a management and development company with over 40 years of experience in the Senior Living...
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My FIL was having behavioral issues, they were the only facility willing to take him. The staff has been outstanding in meeting his needs. Conversely Silver Square was no help at all with this situation!
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.
Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: Catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language, or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you...
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Overall, we are happy with Langdon Place, particularly with the nursing staff. They are warm, friendly, patient. The place is not well maintained and could be cleaner. We have noted safety issues like...
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.
Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Wentworth Home and everything about the experience has been great so far. This facility has been great. We're very happy with Wentworth Home. I would recommend this...
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.
Wentworth Home — Exceptional Care at an Affordable Price Our warm and welcoming environment provides around the clock nursing staff with assistance tailored to each individual; delicious home cooked meals and engaging social activities and events. With the help of our outstanding employees,...
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Overall they've done a great job at the Wadleigh House. It's a very nice community, and it has a warm, homey atmosphere. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the staff are all very friendly and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Wadleigh House LLC is located in Dover, NH in Strafford County. This residential care home provides the assistance that you need on a daily basis in a location that is full of natural beauty and things to do. Those who spend time in Dover appreciate all that is offered there including Woodman...
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Very caring staff. Just not enough. They could add another care giver to the assisted wing. We picked this community, because it was closer to my brother and I. And because of the reputation
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.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor is the preeminent retirement community in New England beautifully situated on 12 acres within easy walking distance of historic York Village and York Harbor. Designed after the style of the grand hotels of the 1890's; senior living at Sentry Hill offers a retirement...
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Most rooms are shared with one bathroom per two residents. Showers are scheduled once weekly. Communication between staff and families is wonderful. Overall a fabulous place for your loved one.
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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Very good care given to someone close to us, consistently compassionate. Her last few years were made as comfortable and engaged as possible, especially with the challenges faced by every aspect of health...
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.
NOW ACCEPTING CHARTER MEMBERSHIP RESERVATIONS. INQUIRE TODAY TO SECURE A RESERVATION. Avita of Wells, in Brunswick, ME is under construction at 86 Sanford Road adjacent to York Hospital. This 60-apartment, state-of-the-art assisted living community, which focuses on memory care, is scheduled to...
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5s across the board, really. They were wonderful, and I wish we had gotten him there sooner. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
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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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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.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
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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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My parents lived here for quite a long time before advancing care needs necessitated a move, and throughout their stay I thought Meetinghouse did an excellent job. It was a very friendly place, and the...
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 South Berwick, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Berwick is $6,134 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cider Hill, ME with an average of $6,038 per month.

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

South Berwick, ME
$6,134/mo
$6,773/mo
$6,975/mo

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

South Berwick, ME
$6,134/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,134/mo
$6,277/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,746/mo
Studio
$6,889/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,895/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,547/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Berwick over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Berwick, 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 South Berwick.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Berwick

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Berwick

Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well. My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Avita of Wells

5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
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South Berwick review score based on 68 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 13 South Berwick assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Berwick 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

South Berwick review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
South Berwick, ME13 facilities
8.9
Biddeford, ME11 facilities
8.1
Saco, ME14 facilities

Review subcategories for South Berwick 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 68 reviews of 13 South Berwick assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Berwick 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
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South Berwick assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Berwick assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Berwick, 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 South Berwick 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 South Berwick 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
53.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
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
69.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Berwick 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 South Berwick 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
61.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Berwick 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 South Berwick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Berwick, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in South Berwick 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 South Berwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Berwick 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 South Berwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Berwick

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 South Berwick protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and The Pines Of Newmarket are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Berwick, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near South Berwick, Maine. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Berwick, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover and Atria Kennebunk. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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