The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in York County, ME for 2024

In York County, located in southwest Maine, bordering eastern New Hampshire, 19.7 percent of the population of 204,191 are seniors aged 65 or over and some need 24-hour care for dementia. In the state, where some 19.9 percent of Maine's 1.3 million residents are aged 65 or over, around 28,000 are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease. This figure is expected to grow by 25 percent to 35,000 by 2025. Two memory care facilities, known as Alzheimer's/dementia care units, are located in York County to serve its residents with memory impairments. 

• Weather in York County is relatively pleasant. The average high in July is 81 degrees, making it suitable weather for spending time outside with loved ones at their memory care facility. York County does receive a considerable amount of snow each winter, however. It averages 52 inches, which might be challenging for relatives who want to visit during the winter months. 
• On a cost of living index where the national average is 100, the cost of living in York County is 116.2, a bit above the average mark, and more expensive than Maine overall, which is 105. Housing is the biggest factor in cost of living differences.
• Maine is not considered to be tax-friendly toward senior retirees. While the state does not tax Social Security income, all other forms of retirement income are taxed, including withdrawals from retirement accounts and public and private pension income. Moreover, they may be taxed at rates as high as 7.15 percent. 
• York County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as York Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in York County start around $8,498 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in York 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.

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

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

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

York 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.