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My mom spent the last 6 years of her life at Canterbury Hall. We were worried about her transitioning from her home to a “facility” but there was literally no transition . She moved in and she was home....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Built in the mid 1700s, the main house of Canterbury Hall retains its stately character. We welcome senior residents to large private rooms with full baths that still carry the charm and architectural details from the past. Canterbury Hall has proudly served the elderly since 1991. Our caring...
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I have been an independent resident at Taylor Community for two years. In that time my experience has been one of gratitude for the many activities available from educational trips and lectures to seeing...
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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, Independent 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.
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.
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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My mother has been a resident for almost 2 years and the care and attention she gets is the best. The atmosphere is like a home and she is very comfortable. It is very clean and all the workers are very...
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.
Halcyon House is located in Methuen, MA in Essex County. This residential care home provides the help that you are seeking in an area that is historical and beautiful. Those who spend time in Methuen enjoy checking out the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Jay Gees Ice Cream and Fun Center, Riverside...
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I write this to those of you who, like me, feel guilty and scared at not being able to care for your loved one who is suffering from ever-developing memory loss any longer. You want him/her to be honored...
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.
Meredith Bay Colony Club overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire provides the perfect retirement and assisted living location. We are the region's newest not-for-profit retirement community having opened our state-of-the-art facility in 2009. We very quickly achieved 'Full'...
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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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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 Golden Crest The Golden Crest Senior Wellness Resort is a comfortable assisted living community located in beautiful rural Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Our resort-style community provides an enriching and activity-filled environment overlooking farmland with spectacular views of...
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 Varney Crossing, ME
The average cost of senior living in Varney Crossing is $6,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estes Hill, ME with an average of $6,066 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Varney Crossing, ME vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Varney Crossing, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in Varney Crossing
Recent reviews for assisted living in Varney Crossing
Benchmark at Bedford Falls
5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there
It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything
It's like home
The Grande at South Portland
5.0
The Harbor Chase of South Portland is very knowledgeable about residents with dementia and how to handle them. They walk you through the process and explain how it works. The housekeeping and laundry are done once a week for the residents. Excellent service and great staff! [Name removed] is ...
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Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, ME
5.0
They did try to take good care of my loved one. They offered daily activities and the community was clean. The food was good. My loved one was only there for a short time as we realized he needed more care than they were able to provide. They oversold themselves on the care that was ...
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Varney Crossing review score based on 413 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 413 reviews of 130 Varney Crossing assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Varney Crossing 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
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Review subcategories for Varney Crossing 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 413 reviews of 130 Varney Crossing assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Varney Crossing 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.Varney Crossing, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
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Varney Crossing assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Varney Crossing assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Varney Crossing, 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 Varney Crossing 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 Varney Crossing that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Varney Crossing, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.6%
48.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Varney Crossing 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 Varney Crossing Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Varney Crossing, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Varney Crossing 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 Varney Crossing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Varney Crossing 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 Varney Crossing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Varney Crossing 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 Varney Crossing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Varney Crossing
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 Varney Crossing protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Arbors of Bedford and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Varney Crossing, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 161 assisted living facilities near Varney Crossing, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Varney Crossing, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Arbors of Bedford and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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