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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sumner, ME

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Assisted living costs in Sumner average about $6,409 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 83 communities in Sumner. Our detailed directory has 257 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 Meadows
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, 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.
Photo of Auburn Home For Aged Women
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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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
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.
Photo of Woodlands Senior Living Of Farmington
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.
Photo of Insignia 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.
Photo of Farmington Home - Aged People
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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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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...
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.
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Photo of Woodlands Senior Living Of Hallowell
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.
Photo of Hillside Terrace of Hallowell
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 Inn at City Hall
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.
Photo of Gray Manor
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.
Photo of Elm Street Assisted Living
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.
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...
Photo of Nightingale of Brunswick
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.
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...
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, 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: 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.
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 Dionne Commons
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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...
Photo of Volmer Country Living Ctr
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 Elm Tower
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 assisted living in Sumner, ME

The average cost of senior living in Sumner is $6,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $4,800 per month.

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

Sumner, ME
$6,409/mo
$6,906/mo
$6,393/mo

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

Sumner, ME
$6,409/mo
$6,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,409/mo
$6,423/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,123/mo
Studio
$7,905/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,027/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,963/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Sumner 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: Sumner, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSumner, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,409/mo$6,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,423/mo$6,758/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,487/mo$5,724/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Sumner, ME:$6,409/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Sumner, ME:$6,423/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Sumner, ME:$5,487/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sumner, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sumner 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 Sumner, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sumner 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
Sumner, ME$5,678/mo$5,222/mo+8.7%
Maine$6,061/mo$5,685/mo+6.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Sumner, ME
2024 average cost:$5,678/mo
2023 average cost:$5,222/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
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:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sumner, 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 Sumner.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sumner

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sumner

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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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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Sumner review score based on 55 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 70 Sumner assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sumner 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

Sumner review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Sumner, ME70 facilities
6.6
Auburn, ME10 facilities
6.6
Lewiston, ME10 facilities

Review subcategories for Sumner 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 55 reviews of 70 Sumner assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sumner 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.
Sumner, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.1
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Sumner assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumner, 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 Sumner 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 Sumner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sumner, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.1%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sumner 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 Sumner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sumner, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sumner 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 Sumner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sumner, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Sumner 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 Sumner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sumner, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumner 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 Sumner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sumner, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sumner

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