Waterville sits along the banks of the Kennebec River in Maine’s Kennebec County and...
In the following directory, we help you assess the value of local assisted living facilities by publishing 45 reviews unbiased reviews from residents and visitors. These reviews indicate an overall quality score of 3.1 out of 5 stars stars.
27 Cool St, Waterville, ME 04901
4.0
(3 reviews)
"i came to visit my dad yesterday & was very pleased with staff, the cna was proffesional & caring. She took time to explain things to me...also his nurse was conciderate & filled me in on dad's care plan. He looked to be comfortable which made me feel better. "
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147 West River Road, Waterville, ME 04901
2.9
(11 reviews)
"I toured Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and I liked the appearance of the various independent living options that they offer for me. The grounds were very neatly cared for and manicured, and the rooms are the appropriate size for my need, and it was laid out very conveniently. The staff was most helpful with an answer to all the questions that I had to ask her. I have not tried any meal due to the time limit; I only had a short period time. They have two dining rooms where they have one for independent living and another one for the assisted living. The one that I visited was the one for independent living and it was very nicely laid out with tables and chairs. The decor was very pleasant, too, and it was very, very well appointed. They have a game room with those various activities going on there, basically board games. On Tuesday nights, an activity director holds a bingo game, which is very, very well attended. The staff was very, very pleasant and very, very knowledgeable about the different living options."
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141 River Road, Waterville, ME 04901
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My friend has an apartment at Woodlands of Waterville. It’s a lovely little apartment. We have eaten there, and the food is fine. They have a nice selection of their food. This facility is probably one of the nicest ones here. My friend seems very happy there. "
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7 Highwood St. , Waterville, ME 04901
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Mount Saint Joseph Residence & Rehabilitation at 7 Highwood St, Waterville, ME 04901 has friendly staff. The nursing staff are respectful and strive to treat their patients with dignity. Unfortunately, the are two areas that are lacking when dealing with their patients lifestyles. The first is the kitchen. Their food can be considered mediocre, at best. They do not have anything that sticks out as good. Nutritional information is hard to get from the kitchen. As a diabetic, I found this particularly troublesome. The other area of concern is in regards to personal property. A friend of mine brought over my flat panel TV and surround sound bar, one weekend. That Monday, I was informed that I could not use my TV because they provide a 20" TV for me to watch. Considering my bed is 10 Feet away from that TV, seeing the screen is problematic. Their justification was the following: 1) They did not want to be liable for any damage that occurs to my 32" Seiki. 2) According to one of the hospital's administrators, "YOu are on a short term Rehab unit, so I do not get the privilege have my own TV, even though many residents in their residential facility do have the right to have that. All in all, your relatives will be well cared for while they stay here. There is good staff to client ratio. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Your loved ones will be well cared for. "
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888 Pond Road, Augusta, ME 04330
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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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256 Gorden Road Route 135, Readfield, ME 04355
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 an oversized house. Each patient has their own room and its own bathroom at least with respect to a sink and flush. There is a large shower area where they can take the patient in and they can bathe them whether they’re in a chair or standing or anything else. Food is excellent in my humble opinion. It is far from an institution-type setting. It is homey. The staff has been extremely receptive. The two owners are very particular about the patients that they take in and they’re more particular about the people they hire. They do offer activities. They actually have a little happy hour. The neighborhood is very rural; the grounds themselves are not manicured. You have your lawn and walkway and beyond that, you might have some open fields, but it is far from the manicured type landscaping. It is intimate and far from institutional. "
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1 Cony Street, Augusta, ME 04330
4.6
(3 reviews)
"The Inn at City Hall is the perfect place for a senior citizen to live. They will have a clean and well maintained apartment and people on staff 24 hours a day to help them with whatever needs they have. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the residents are treated very well. I have been there many times and have always found the residents to be happy. One thing that is great about this facility is that it is within a very short walking distance to the downtown area and it has some really wonderful views of the river. I would definitely recommend The Inn at City Hall if you are looking for a facility for yourself or for a loved one. "
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23 Cedar Ridge Dr, Skowhegan, ME 04976
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Cedar Ridge Center is very nice. Under the conditions of today, it's not adequate for the patients to be at. As of today, it is not adequate for anybody to be at because the patients can't leave the room, unless they have visitors, to go outdoors. It was very isolated because of the COVID. This is the third time that my mother is there, so they're very good. The place is very clean. On a regular basis, there's a lot of activities and it's very nice, but because of the COVID it's very limited. They have some outside music, dancing, and entertainment a few times, and that was a delight. They can't do much inside. It is overly expensive."
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152 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
4.4
(7 reviews)
"I highly recommend Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell and Hallowell Memory Care"
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21 Warren St, Hallowell, ME 04347
4.8
(5 reviews)
"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."
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136 Rosewood Drive, Farmington, ME 04938
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother is there. Staff attentive polite respectful. Clean. Meds on time. Low activities in evening and weekends. Need more staff. For value awesome. Food not fancy, average normal meals with choices. Holidays are honored and birthdays."
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119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938
3.2
(8 reviews)
"This is a wonderful community home! The residents are treated with love and care above and beyond! I appreciate everything they did for my mom. And are currently doing with my brother "
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Assisted Living
Joyce Iannicelli
1.0
Review of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
This place was a Nightmare of and experience for my Mother and me. My mother entered in a walker from the Hospital on a Friday I had them call ambulance on next Wednesday she died Thursday. When I...
Assisted Living
Lillian
4.0
Review of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
The tour at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville was very nice; the place was very nice. It was too large and we wanted something small, but other than that, it was very nice.
Assisted Living
Sunshine13
5.0
Review of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
5 star. Awesome staff. Very clean environment.
Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the cost of assisted living in Waterville comes in at approximately $9,735 per month. This rate tracks about $1,000 over the Maine median of $8,712 and surpasses fees in nearby cities. For example, in Portland, rates run about $1,400 lower, and facilities in Bangor charge around $7,507.
Waterville
$9,735
Maine
$8,712
The United States
$5,350
Portland
$8,365
Bangor
$7,507
Manchester, NH
$7,275
Boston, MA
$6,750
In Maine, the state funded medical program, MaineCare, covers the cost of an assisted living community. As long as seniors meet the financial eligibility criteria for MaineCare, they may have the entire cost of their assisted living unit paid for by the state.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maine page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maine page.
In Waterville, seniors pay around $9,735 per month for assisted living expenses. This rate runs hundreds of dollars below nursing home fees, which hover near $10,996 for shared housing units, highlighting the financial benefit of residential care over institutional alternatives.
Assisted Living Facility
$9,735
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$10,996
Note: Since data for Waterville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lewiston, instead.
Planning for current and future care needs can be a challenge, but older adults in Waterville have access to several local and statewide agencies and programs that help them make informed decisions. Through the following resources, seniors get general and one-on-one assistance with finding options for paying for assisted living and locating community-based services to complement what they receive through residential care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Generations | (207) 873-4745 | Spectrum Generations is a local nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost services to those aged 60 and over in Waterville. It houses the region’s Aging and Disability Resource Center, which serves as a single entry point for community-based services such as transportation, options counseling, legal assistance, financial planning and nutrition services. Spectrum Generations also hosts online health and wellness workshops, including Enhance Fitness, Living Well with Chronic Pain and Tai Chi for Health & Balance. |
| Bureau of Veterans Services | (207) 287-9933 | The closest Bureau of Veterans Services office is in Togus, about 20 miles south of Waterville. At this location, veterans obtain information and referrals for services such as counseling, transportation, social programming and financial assistance. The office can also screen veterans for benefits that may help cover assisted living services and determine their eligibility for veterans’ home placement. |
| Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (207) 621-1079 (800) 499-0229 | The ombudsman advocates on behalf of assisted living residents, helping them obtain the services in the care plans, understand their rights and resolve interpersonal conflicts and issues related to the quality of care. The ombudsman can also counsel seniors and families regarding local assisted living options, ways to pay for care and what to do if services are denied or reduced. All advice and assistance is free and confidential. |
| Maine Legal Services for the Elderly | (800) 750-5353 | Maine Legal Services for the Elderly is a free statewide program that provides over-the-phone legal advice and assistance to those aged 60 and over. Through this agency, older adults can get help with resolving issues related to public benefits, such as denied Medicare claims or canceled policies and Social Security overpayment. The organization can also connect older adults with other organizations in the community to meet their needs. |
Waterville-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.
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