The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hallowell, ME for 2024
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Hallowell, ME below include 6 Assisted Living facilities with 94 reviews. On average in Hallowell, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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"We chose Hillside Terrace of Hallowell for my mother-in-law. It's small, and it's mostly women, and the staff is very friendly. The food and activities are very good. It was immaculate, and it's very nice...."
"Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell was a fairly new building. It's very, very well decorated. It's got a very nice lobby, an entrance, and a beautiful dining room. The private rooms were all well-maintained. There were also double rooms. My mother ..."
"The Inn at City Hall was very nice. They're very helpful and the best thing about them was you could get lunch and dinner in the facility, they would take care of your meds, and the apartments looked better. It's got a walk-in shower and the people a..."
"I am currently at Snow Pond Residential Care Center, and it seemed to me that this place is a little crowded. The food is good, and they are strict to each calorie a day. This coming Friday, we are going to have a Christmas party.
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"We have placed Mom at Balsam House. It is small, but the owners are very personable. Currently, they only have eight residents, but they are expanding though. They’re putting in 16 beds this coming summer. It is very small and very quaint. It is like..."
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Hallowell
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.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Hallowell
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.
Paying for Assisted Living in Hallowell
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.
Cities in Maine
Auburn
$5,735
Brunswick
$5,450
US
$4,000
Bath
$3,695
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Hallowell
While assisted living in Maine is not currently covered by any programs, the state funds seven assisted living facilities, including one that is 4 miles away in Augusta. Residents in these facilities only pay a copay and cost-share to the service provider.
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Hallowell
Hallowell and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies
and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or
currently residing in an assisted living
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 assisted living resources in Hallowell, please visit our Assisted Living in Maine page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Hallowell
Hallowell-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive
set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in
Maine are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maine
page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Louise
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell
Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell was a fairly new building. It's very, very well decorated. It's got a very nice lobby, an entrance, and a beautiful dining room. The private rooms were all...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Hillside Terrace of Hallowell
We chose Hillside Terrace of Hallowell for my mother-in-law. It's small, and it's mostly women, and the staff is very friendly. The food and activities are very good. It was immaculate, and it's...