The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hallowell, ME for 2024

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There are 6 Assisted Living Facilities in the Hallowell area, with 2 in Hallowell and 4 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 94 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Hallowell. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Hallowell 4.58 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Boothbay Harbor with an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars.

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Hallowell was first settled in 1762 and founded in 1771 and is commonly referred to as "New Orleans on the Kennebec.” In its early days, Hallowell thrived in the logging, trading and shipbuilding industries and by 1820, it had 2,500 residents. Today, the city is slightly smaller at about 2,400 residents, over a quarter of whom are 65 and over.  

Local seniors have six assisted living facilities to choose from, including two in the city proper and four more nearby. As is the case in all of the state, assisted living facilities in Hallowell are categorized according to the level of care they provide. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services licenses nine types of assisted living facilities, which may also be called assisted housing programs, including assisted living programs, four levels of private non-medical institutions and four levels of residential care programs.  

• Seniors in Hallowell can access public transportation via the Kennebec Explorer Gardiner Route. The buses are equipped with wheelchair ramps, and direct pickup is available to riders with a disability that prevents them from getting to a bus stop.  
  
• The Hallowell area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Augusta.
  
• Hallowell is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP. 
  
• Hallowell has an array of community resources for seniors, including Spectrum Generations, an organization that provides local seniors with aging and disability resources, community case management and legal services, as well as one senior center.
  
• Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Hallowell start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Hallowell 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.

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maine page.