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South Harpswell is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Harpswell, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Harpswell is about $7,055, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 177 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Harpswell, ME

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Photo of The Highlands
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My mom passed away at the end of June- I have only positive things to say about The Highlands and their staff. Overall the facilities were great and the staff were very caring to my mom and to my family in...
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.
The Highlands is located in the historic district of Topsham, next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, and 25 miles from Portland, Maine's largest city. The Highlands offers a continuum of care in magnificent natural setting, covering 75 acres complete with meandering walking trails....
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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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Short staffed in housekeeping, the food is horrible- nothing is fresh, everything is canned or frozen. A choice might be bologna sandwich and canned oranges. Everyone is very nice, but they can't seem to...
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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Very kind and caring staff. Clean facility and my mother loves it there. I would highly recommend Fallbrook Woods memory care facility.
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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They told me at the beginning that certain things were included but then when my mom got there we were told no. If they are already local to it, then yes we would recommend the community to other families.
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.
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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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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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
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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.
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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While looking into options for my loved one, we felt like this location was the best fit from the rest that we have seen. The staff is great; they check on my loved one frequently, they understand his needs,...
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.
Avita of Brunswick is an assisted living and memory care community located in the picturesque town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick is situated in Cumberland County and has a history that extends back to the 1600's. The town is home to several cultural amenities, including the Bowdoin College...
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My brother and I toured 3 different facilities. We chose Sunnybrook because we got a great vibe and it was the only one that we could really see her being happy here. The size, the staff, the tour,...
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.
Sunnybrook, in Brunswick, ME is conveniently located just off Route 24 and proudly offers independent living and assisted living. This charming community boasts a home-like environment and beautifully appointed apartments, many with picturesque Moose Pond views. Sunnybrook is now proud to be...
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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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Photo of Sedgewood Commons
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My father is a current resident at this facility. Prior to coming here he was not doing well in the hospital and people were giving up on him! At Sedgewood with attentive caring staff he has improved...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Sedgewood Commons is a dedicated Genesis Alzheimer’s Homestead Community in beautiful Falmouth, Maine. Bordering one of the largest anchorages in Maine on Casco Bay, our town is stunning, home to private golf clubs and the Portland Yacht Club. Our community fits right in with the beauty of the...
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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
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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: 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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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: 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: 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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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
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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, 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: 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...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Harpswell, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Harpswell is $7,055 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,772 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Harpswell, ME vs. nearby cities

South Harpswell, ME
$7,055/mo
$7,098/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Harpswell, ME vs. the state and national average

South Harpswell, ME
$7,055/mo
$6,668/mo
U.S. national average
$4,918/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Harpswell vs. other types of senior living

$6,994/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,055/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in South Harpswell, ME by room type

Studio
$8,116/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,623/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in South Harpswell over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Harpswell

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Harpswell

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 Enclave of Scarborough

4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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South Harpswell nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Harpswell nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Harpswell, 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 South Harpswell nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South Harpswell 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
37.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Harpswell nursing homes

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 South Harpswell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Harpswell, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.7%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Harpswell nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Harpswell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Harpswell, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Harpswell nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Harpswell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Harpswell, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Harpswell nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in South Harpswell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Harpswell, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.6%
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The Highlands, 75 State Street and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Harpswell, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 34 nursing homes facilities near South Harpswell, Maine. See the full list.

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