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Assisted living costs in Cousins Island average about $6,819 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 21 communities in Cousins Island. Our detailed directory has 143 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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Photo of Bay Square at Yarmouth
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33 Floor plans available
8.2
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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
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.
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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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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8.8
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8.8
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Very nice facility. Very clean, a lot of activity's, the meals are great. The people who work there are wonderful. My sister has been there a year now. We are very happy with her care.
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.
Located in the beautiful port side city of Portland, Maine, Seventy-Five State Street is an active and vibrant community within a community. Established in 1854, we are one of the oldest not for profits in the city and enjoy a stellar reputation of high-quality care and services for people of all...
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He's a great activities coordinator. They do a lot of daily and monthly activities. Go out for field trips to go out for a luncheon once a month eve band is really good size and it's wheelchair accessible....
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.
Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living located in beautiful Portland, Maine, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Birchwoods at Canco is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our gracious dining room...
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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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I really like Park Danforth and my loved one likes it as well. We picked this community, because my father was here previously and had a great experience. It's a safe place for a loved one that I am...
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.
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees...
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The staff are all knowledgeable, caring, and understanding. The facility has a great staff to patient ratio compared to larger facilities. The smaller size and feel of the home. It feels more like a big...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Vicarage By The Sea, was founded in 1998 with the desire to make a difference for those living with dementing illnesses. Pioneers in their approach, Johanna Wigg, Ph.D. and Dementia Care Specialist, Cheryl Golek set out to prove that social and psychological realms of long-term care for...
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: 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
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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.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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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.
Webster offers personalized assisted living services to 14 residents with memory care deficit who may wander and need to be on a secure unit, in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport just minutes off the highway, and a short drive...
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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
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
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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.
Freeport Place offers personalized assisted living services to 30 residents in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport, right next to the Freeport Country Club Golf Course. Located close to Ll.Bean and downtown Freeport, just minutes...
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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 The Cedars
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.
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 Deering Pavilion
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 Portland Center For Assisted
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of assisted living in Cousins Island, ME

The average cost of senior living in Cousins Island is $6,819 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,773 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cousins Island, ME, vs. nearby cities

Cousins Island, ME
$6,819/mo
$7,114/mo
$7,223/mo

Assisted living costs in Cousins Island, ME, vs. state and national averages

Cousins Island, ME
$6,819/mo
$6,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Cousins Island, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,819/mo
$6,847/mo

Assisted living costs in Cousins Island, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$8,544/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,605/mo
2 Bedroom
$13,125/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Cousins Island vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cousins Island, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCousins Island, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,819/mo$6,744/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$6,847/mo$6,758/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$6,102/mo$5,742/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Cousins Island, ME:$6,819/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Cousins Island, ME:$6,847/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Cousins Island, ME:$6,102/mo
Maine:$5,742/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cousins Island, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cousins Island 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.

Cousins Island, MEME stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Cousins Island, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cousins Island 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
Cousins Island, ME$5,659/mo$4,814/mo+17.6%
Maine$6,061/mo$5,685/mo+6.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Cousins Island, ME
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$4,814/mo
Percent change:+17.6%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,061/mo
2023 average cost:$5,685/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cousins Island, ME

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cousins Island.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cousins Island

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cousins Island

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 Landing At Cape Elizabeth

5.0
I couldn’t be happier with this facility. There’s a lot of individual interaction and one on one care with my Mom and they do a really good job of keeping me updated if there are any problems. The food is great and it’s very nutritious. They have a menu of 6 or 7 things on it for every meal so ...
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Cousins Island review score based on 37 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 20 Cousins Island assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cousins Island review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cousins Island review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Cousins Island, ME20 facilities
8.5
Portland, ME31 facilities
8.5
Westbrook, ME29 facilities

Review subcategories for Cousins Island assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 37 reviews of 20 Cousins Island assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cousins Island resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cousins Island, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Cousins Island assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cousins Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cousins Island, 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 Cousins Island 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 Cousins Island 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
35%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cousins Island 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 Cousins Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cousins Island, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cousins Island 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 Cousins Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cousins Island, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Cousins Island 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 Cousins Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cousins Island, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cousins Island 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 Cousins Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cousins Island, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cousins Island

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cousins Island protect seniors.
Learn about Maine assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Bay Square at Yarmouth, Fallbrook Woods and 75 State Street are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cousins Island, Maine. See full list of communities.
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