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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Exeter, ME
Assisted living costs in Exeter average about $6,108 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Exeter. Our detailed directory has 54 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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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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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...
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Exeter, ME
The average cost of senior living in Exeter is $6,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Exeter, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Exeter, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Exeter
Recent reviews for assisted living in Exeter
Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.
Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
4.9
I have lived here for over 4 years. We recently had a large turnover in management which was needed, and all the staff, both remaining long timers and new, are professional, caring, devoted to quality service, and reflect that in their daily interaction with the residents both in the Inn and in ...
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Exeter assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Exeter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 Exeter 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 Exeter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Exeter, MENational
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
28.6%
56.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Exeter 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 Exeter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Exeter, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
51.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Exeter 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 Exeter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Exeter, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Exeter 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 Exeter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Exeter, MENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Exeter 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 Exeter 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%
30.8%
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
14.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Exeter
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 Exeter protect seniors.
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Dirigo Pines and Westgate Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Exeter, Maine. See full list of communities.
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