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10 Best Nursing Homes in Salem, ME

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Salem nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Salem, ME may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Salem or another care type is right for you. Browse 59 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Salem.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Jay, Dryden and Dixfield.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Salem, ME

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The activities are a little limited due to the covid restrictions but we do think the value for cost is fair. We would recommend this community to others.
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.
Memory Care at Market Square provides round-the-clock assisted living and engaging activities in a secure environment for those living with cognitive impairments like dementia or Alzheimer's.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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 Birch Grove Rehab & Living Ctr
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: 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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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 Capitol City Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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 Hillside Terrace of Hallowell
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.
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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 Meadows
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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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Photo of Northland Living Ctr
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Salem, ME

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $5,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Portland, ME with an average of $5,109 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Salem, ME vs. nearby cities

Salem, ME
$5,966/mo
$6,008/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Salem, ME vs. the state and national average

Salem, ME
$5,966/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Salem vs. other types of senior living

$6,227/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,966/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Salem, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,300/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Salem nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salem, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
4.3%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
8.7%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
4.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
8.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salem 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 Salem Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salem, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
4.3%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
4.3%
5.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, MENational
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
8.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
0.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
8.7%
6.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.3%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
4.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.7%
0.4%
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There are 59 nursing homes facilities near Salem, Maine. See the full list.

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