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Assisted living costs in Jay average about $5,954 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 61 communities in Jay. Our detailed directory has 108 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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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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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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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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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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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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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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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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.
Elm Street Assisted Living is a private facility for women only in Topsham, Maine, next to Brunswick and about 25 miles from Portland. We are very small - 6 private rooms - and give completely personal care. Our home-cooked meals, our activities, the library books we bring home are all geared to...
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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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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, Independent 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.
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: 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.
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Friendly, caring staff. Well run. Compassionate. Considerate. Spiritual depth needed (Services, hymn singing, Bible reading and preaching.)
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.
Hillhouse Assisted Living provides a calm, relaxing, country-like setting thanks to its nestled location within Bath, ME. The property is surrounded by surrounding greenery and majestic trees. Pathways encourage walking and daily breaths of fresh air. Residents often enjoy the scenic location...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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: 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.
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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Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Jay, ME

The average cost of senior living in Jay is $5,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $4,800 per month.

Assisted living costs in Jay, ME, vs. nearby cities

Jay, ME
$5,954/mo
$6,294/mo

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

Jay, ME
$5,954/mo
$6,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Jay, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,954/mo
$5,954/mo

Assisted living costs in Jay, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,033/mo
Studio
$7,317/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,323/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,136/mo

Senior living costs in Jay 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: Jay, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJay, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$5,954/mo$6,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,954/mo$6,758/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,680/mo$5,724/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Jay, ME:$5,954/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Jay, ME:$5,954/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Jay, ME:$4,680/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Jay, ME, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Jay, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Jay 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
Jay, ME$6,004/mo$6,885/mo-12.8%
Maine$5,327/mo$5,111/mo+4.2%
National$4,794/mo$4,598/mo+4.3%
Jay, ME
2024 average cost:$6,004/mo
2023 average cost:$6,885/mo
Percent change:-12.8%
Maine
2024 average cost:$5,327/mo
2023 average cost:$5,111/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Jay, 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 Jay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Jay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Jay

Casco Inn Residential Care

4.3
The physical plant is inviting. No two rooms are alike and they are well kept and up to date. All of the workers (aides, nurses and other staff) are very professional and seem to care deeply for the residents. They are ready to handle any situation as it arises. The whole place is "home-y", ...
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Sunnybrook in Brunswick, ME

4.7
Sunnybrook Village is very homey. The staff is really good at handling a difficult transition. They promote a welcoming group among the residents. They really helped mom integrate. The only thing that would help make everything a five is to have a better range of activities. I would like to see ...
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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME

3.8
There is a big difference between the cost/benefit of the assisted living part of the facility and the memory care part. Biggest diff is quality of food. Also, likely typical for the job, but the turnover rate for both the head nurse and the rest of staff on the floor is very high. This feels ...
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Jay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jay, 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 Jay 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 Jay 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
28.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.4%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Jay 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 Jay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jay, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jay 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 Jay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jay, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Jay 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 Jay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jay, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jay 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 Jay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
16.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
8.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Jay

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 Jay protect seniors.
Learn about Maine assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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