The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kennebec County, ME for 2024

"My Mom was a resident in this assisted-living facility for two years. The aides, nurses, and social workers were knowledgeable, helpful, and compassionate. They cared not only for the residents, but for the families, as well. They served three hot an. "

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Bedside Manor Memory Care

Bedside Manor Memory Care

461 Belgrade Road, Oakland, ME, 04963

"I toured Bedside Manor Memory Care, and it's wonderful. They had nine beds. Some were Medicare and some of them were private pay, and so it's based on when beds become available. There was a bed available for private pay. I was very impressed with th. "

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Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville

Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville

147 West River Road, Waterville, ME, 04901

"Their executive director lacks such empathy, compassion, and reason that it is not possible that this facility has their patient's best interest in mind. This has been clearly exemplified by a number of recent patient care issues with my grandmother . "

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Park Residences of Waterville

Park Residences of Waterville

141 W River Rd, Waterville, ME, 04901

"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maine Professional and Financial Regulat. "

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Kennebec County

Maine, a state in northernmost New England, is home to 1.3 million residents, 19.9 percent of which are aged 65 or over. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that some 28,000 Maine residents have Alzheimer's disease, and this number is expected to grow to 35,000 by 2025, an increase of 25 percent.

In Kennebec County, which has an overall population of 121,821 people, 19.1 percent of whom are 65 or older, there are three memory care facilities. In Kennebec County, as in the rest of Maine, memory care facilities are known as Alzheimer's/dementia care units.

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Paying for Memory Care in Kennebec County

Memory Care costs in Kennebec County start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Kennebec County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Kennebec County

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Maine page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Maine page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Kennebec County

Kennebec County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Kennebec County, please visit our Memory Care in Maine page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Kennebec County

Kennebec County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Maine are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Maine page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

April 14, 2022 I visited this facility

Review of Bedside Manor Memory Care

I toured Bedside Manor Memory Care, and it's wonderful. They had nine beds. Some were Medicare and some of them were private pay, and so it's based on when beds become available. There was a bed.

November 2, 2020 I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville

Their executive director lacks such empathy, compassion, and reason that it is not possible that this facility has their patient's best interest in mind. This has been clearly exemplified by a.

March 22, 2019 I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville

Woodlands MC of Rockland. This facility is by most the bottom of the barrel. The communication with the staff here is just plain terrible. My family member fell multiple times here the staff are.

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