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Memory care in South Lagrange 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 South Lagrange is about $6,108 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 16 communities, read 83 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We picked them because it was a beautiful physical plant, welcoming staff. It was an assisted living facility. They accepted my sister who had dementia. Would recommend. But not for someone with dementia. As...
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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Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a...
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.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
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.
Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
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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
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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.
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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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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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care 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.
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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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, 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.
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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 South Lagrange, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Lagrange is $6,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boyd Lake, ME with an average of $5,163 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Lagrange, ME vs. nearby cities

South Lagrange, ME
$6,108/mo
$6,108/mo
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Lagrange, ME vs. the state and national average

South Lagrange, ME
$6,108/mo
$6,551/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Lagrange vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,108/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Lagrange, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$7,088/mo
Studio
$6,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,348/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,683/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in South Lagrange over time

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What families are saying about memory care in South Lagrange

Recent reviews for memory care in South Lagrange

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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South Lagrange memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lagrange memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lagrange, 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 Lagrange 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 South Lagrange 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
20%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
71.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Lagrange 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 South Lagrange Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Lagrange 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 South Lagrange 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
13.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lagrange 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 South Lagrange communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lagrange 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 South Lagrange offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Dirigo Pines and Orono Commons are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Lagrange, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 16 memory care facilities near South Lagrange, Maine. See the full list.

The 16 memory care facilities near you in South Lagrange, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Lagrange, 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 South Lagrange, 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 South Lagrange, Maine ranges from $2400 to $9000. The average Memory Care cost in South Lagrange, Maine is $6,108. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Lagrange, 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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