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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Addison, ME
Assisted living costs in Addison average about $7,374 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Addison. Our detailed directory has 36 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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My parents moved into Birch Bay Village when they knew they needed more support as they aged. Now that my dad is gone my mom moved from independent to assisted living. Staff helped make this transition go...
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.
Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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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Cost of assisted living in Addison, ME
The average cost of senior living in Addison is $7,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshville, ME with an average of $6,269 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Addison, ME vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Addison, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in Addison
Recent reviews for assisted living in Addison
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
4.5
When my mother could no longer live independently at home, we were grateful that the closest long term care facility was also one of the very best in the country. Birch Bay Village is a gem. The care staff are superlative—kind, caring, and attentive. The setting is spectacular, and residents ...
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Addison assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Addison assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Addison, 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 Addison 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 Addison 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
14.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Addison 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 Addison Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Addison, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Addison 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 Addison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Addison, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Addison 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 Addison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Addison, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Addison 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 Addison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Addison
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 Addison protect seniors.
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Birch Bay Retirement Village, Mill Stream Heights and Mainestays At Flower Cottage are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Addison, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Addison, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Addison, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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