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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East Exeter, ME

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Memory care in East Exeter offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in East Exeter is about $6,140 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 54 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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East Exeter Memory Care Facilities | 54 Reviews

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Photo of Winterberry Heights Senior Living
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This review is for memory care: Staff is very committed to excellent care, and always available for consultation. After hours phone coverage is very sporadic and needs improvement. Memory Care unit should...
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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
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.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
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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.
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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
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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.
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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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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 Bangor House
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.

Cost of memory care in East Exeter, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Exeter is $6,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Exeter, ME vs. nearby cities

East Exeter, ME
$6,140/mo
$6,140/mo
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Exeter, ME vs. the state and national average

East Exeter, ME
$6,140/mo
$6,443/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Exeter vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,140/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in East Exeter, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$7,088/mo
Studio
$6,517/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,675/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,875/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in East Exeter over time

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What families are saying about memory care in East Exeter

Recent reviews for memory care in East Exeter

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid. They do a good job but only offer certain services. There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid. It is on the expensive side. The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
Every employee is pleasant, helpful and engages with residents, seamlessly adjusting the interaction such that it is appropriate to that resident. During my initial tour, I asked about hiring. The answer resonated with me as they said “we look for attitude, aptitude and people who care, as we ...
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East Exeter memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in East Exeter 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
7.7%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.4%
71.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
7.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Exeter memory care

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 East Exeter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Exeter, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.4%
73.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.7%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Exeter memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of East Exeter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Exeter, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in East Exeter memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of East Exeter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Exeter, MENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Exeter memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in East Exeter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
33.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.4%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
39.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
47.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Dirigo Pines and Westgate Center are the top-rated memory care facilities near East Exeter, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 15 memory care facilities near East Exeter, Maine. See the full list.

The 15 memory care facilities near you in East Exeter, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in East Exeter, Maine, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in East Exeter, Maine, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in East Exeter, Maine ranges from $2400 to $9000. The average Memory Care cost in East Exeter, Maine is $6,140. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in East Exeter, Maine typically starts at $2400. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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