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Assisted living costs in Palmyra average about $5,735 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 57 communities in Palmyra. Our detailed directory has 93 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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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...
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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
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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
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.
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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
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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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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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.
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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, 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.
The place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...

Cost of assisted living in Palmyra, ME

The average cost of senior living in Palmyra is $5,735 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $4,800 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Palmyra, ME vs. nearby cities

Palmyra, ME
$5,735/mo
$6,327/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Palmyra, ME vs. the state and national average

Palmyra, ME
$5,735/mo
$6,668/mo
U.S. national average
$4,693/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Palmyra vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,735/mo
$5,735/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Palmyra, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$7,263/mo
Studio
$6,270/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,968/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Palmyra over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra.

What families are saying about assisted living in Palmyra

Recent reviews for assisted living in Palmyra

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

4.6
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 the disease progressed, in spite of staff efforts, they did not have enough to check on ...
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Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

4.8
My father spent the last 2 years of his life at Dirigo Pines. My mother-in-law is a current resident. I recommend it very highly! It has an amazing breadth of activities developed on-site, brought in, and trips to local events. The food (as attested to by visiting family) is excellent and ...
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Palmyra assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmyra assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra 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 Palmyra 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
11.1%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
13.3%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.2%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6.7%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.6%
52.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palmyra 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 Palmyra Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmyra, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.6%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
2.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmyra 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 Palmyra partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmyra, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.4%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.7%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmyra 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 Palmyra communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmyra, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmyra 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 Palmyra offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmyra, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
8.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.4%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
4.4%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.4%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.4%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
8.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
2.2%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Palmyra

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 Palmyra protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Westgate Center and Dirigo Pines are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Palmyra, Maine. See full list of communities.

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