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10 Best Nursing Homes in Pownal, ME

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Pownal, ME

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I've been very happy with Fallbrook. The staff is friendly and [name removed] said the food is good. Overall compared to other places I have seen, this is the best one for us. There is always room for...
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.
Fallbrook Woods -- Maine's leading memory-care community -- is engaging individuals in meaningful ways, by keeping choices in mind.Nestled on 17 acres in Portland's North Deering neighborhood, Fallbrook Woods offers choices that promote the mental, spiritual, social and physical well-being of the...
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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
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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.
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 would give them a 4. The staff is very caring, the facility is clean - like many places they were struggling with enough staff. Overall this is a place I would recommend.
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.
Like a grand seaside inn, Bay Square at Yarmouth extends a warm and majestic invitation to all who come its way. Inside, the atmosphere is filled with joy of family, fond memories and proud traditions. Welcome to Senior living 'the way it was meant to be!' Splendidly located just beyond the...
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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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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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I would tell others that it is a small community. The owners are very involved in running the community and caring for the residents. The staff are very good about getting the residents to appointments. ...
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.
Ledgeview Assisted Living — When living alone is no longer an option and a nursing home isn't the answer. Ledgeview Living — where winter brings the warmth of a crackling fire in our fireplaces and summer evening breezes bring the scent of pint trees and seasonal flowers. — Where residents can...
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My father is a current resident at this facility. Prior to coming here he was not doing well in the hospital and people were giving up on him! At Sedgewood with attentive caring staff he has improved...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Sedgewood Commons is a dedicated Genesis Alzheimer’s Homestead Community in beautiful Falmouth, Maine. Bordering one of the largest anchorages in Maine on Casco Bay, our town is stunning, home to private golf clubs and the Portland Yacht Club. Our community fits right in with the beauty of the...
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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: 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, 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: 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
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Pownal, ME

The average cost of senior living in Pownal is $6,563 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,774 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Pownal, ME, vs. nearby cities

Pownal, ME
$6,563/mo
$6,393/mo
$6,402/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pownal, ME, vs. state and national averages

Pownal, ME
$6,563/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pownal, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,487/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,563/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pownal, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$7,639/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,428/mo

Senior living costs in Pownal vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Pownal, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typePownal, MEMaineU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,563/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,471/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,487/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,937/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Pownal, ME:$6,563/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pownal, ME:$6,471/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pownal, ME:$6,487/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pownal, ME:$5,937/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Pownal, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Pownal 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.

Pownal, MEME stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Pownal, ME

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Pownal 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
Pownal, ME$12,075/mo$7,622/mo+58.4%
Maine$6,508/mo$6,110/mo+6.5%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Pownal, ME
2024 average cost:$12,075/mo
2023 average cost:$7,622/mo
Percent change:+58.4%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,508/mo
2023 average cost:$6,110/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Pownal

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pownal

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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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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The Enclave of Scarborough

4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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Pownal nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pownal nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pownal, 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 Pownal nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Pownal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pownal, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pownal nursing homes

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 Pownal Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pownal, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.7%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pownal nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pownal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pownal, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pownal nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pownal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pownal, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pownal nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Pownal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pownal, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
22.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
4.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.5%
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Fallbrook Woods, The Highlands and Bay Square at Yarmouth are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Pownal, Maine. See full list of communities.
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