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Assisted living costs in Rankins Mill average about $6,511 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 99 communities in Rankins Mill. Our detailed directory has 793 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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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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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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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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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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We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back 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.
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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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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...
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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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Rankins Mill, ME

The average cost of senior living in Rankins Mill is $6,511 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durgintown, ME with an average of $5,472 per month.

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

Rankins Mill, ME
$6,511/mo
$7,149/mo
$7,313/mo

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

Rankins Mill, ME
$6,511/mo
$6,638/mo
U.S. national average
$4,684/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,511/mo
$6,574/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,523/mo
Studio
$7,448/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,275/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,850/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Rankins Mill over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rankins Mill, ME

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What families are saying about assisted living in Rankins Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rankins Mill

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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Golden View Health Care Assisted Living in Meredith, NH

4.1
Very happy with the care and concern that my Mom is receiving at Golden View! It is very expensive - I feel it could be less expensive - but I’ve found that all these facilities are about the same cost! My biggest issue is that the food is sub-par!!!! They should have better food with a better ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable and reasonable cost for care. Several reviews mention the cost of living at different communities being reasonable and affordable, such as at Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, where the cost is comparable to others in the area, and at The Residence at Silver Square, where the value is worth the expense. However, some fa ...
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Personalized care and attention from staff. Many residents and families express appreciation for the individualized care given by staff members at communities, like The Highlands, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, and Langdon Place of Dover, where the staff are attentive to the unique needs of each resident, and make them feel care ...
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Wide range of activities to accommodate various interests. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities at their communities, as mentioned in reviews for Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Spring Village at Dover, and Langdon Place of Dover, which offer activities like music programs, ice cream outings, and social events, allowing residen ...
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Excellent and nutritious meals. The quality of meals and dining experiences stand out as a significant factor in overall satisfaction for residents, as noted in reviews for The Residence at Silver Square, Sunrise of Huntington Common, and Carriage Hill Assisted Living, where families praise the variety, taste, and accomm ...
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Communication and transparency between staff and families. Families value the clear and frequent communication they receive from communities, ensuring them that their loved ones are well taken care of, as mentioned in reviews for The Enclave of Scarborough, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, and The Highlands, where the staff keep families informe ...
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Safe and secure living environment. The feeling of safety and security is a crucial factor for residents and their families, as expressed in reviews for Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Scarborough Terrace, and Carriage Hill Assisted Living, where families mention the protective measures in place, such as locked doors and roun ...
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Rankins Mill review score based on 185 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 185 reviews of 87 Rankins Mill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rankins Mill 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

Rankins Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Rankins Mill, ME87 facilities
8.3
Westbrook, ME27 facilities
7.8
Saco, ME12 facilities

Review subcategories for Rankins Mill 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 185 reviews of 87 Rankins Mill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rankins Mill 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
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4.1
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Rankins Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rankins Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rankins Mill, 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 Rankins Mill 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 Rankins Mill 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
39.1%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.4%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.8%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.6%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.5%
53.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rankins Mill 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 Rankins Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.1%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.8%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.2%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rankins Mill 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 Rankins Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rankins Mill 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 Rankins Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rankins Mill 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 Rankins Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.9%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rankins Mill

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 Rankins Mill protect seniors.

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Schooner Estates Senior Living and Sunrise of Huntington Common are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rankins Mill, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 99 assisted living facilities near Rankins Mill, Maine. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Rankins Mill, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Spring Village at Dover. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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