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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cumberland County, ME for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Cumberland County

In the state of Maine, affectionately known as Vacationland to native New Englanders and residents, it's estimated that some 28,000 residents are afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. This number is expected to grow by 25 percent to 35,000 by 2025.

In Cumberland County, Maine, which is the state's most populous county, approximately 17.8 percent of the county's 292,500 residents are aged 65 or older, making it important for Cumberland County to be able to support a growing population of seniors with Alzheimer's disease. Luckily, within Cumberland County, there are seven memory care facilities, known as Alzheimer's/dementia care units, for families to choose from. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • In Portland, where two of the seven memory care facilities in Cumberland County are located, residents enjoy four distinct seasons. There are an average of 203 sunny days a year in Portland, and since it's located close to the ocean, residents of memory care facilities should have plenty of opportunities to enjoy supervised time outside. Winters in Portland tend to be rather cold and snowy. The city gets an average of 67 inches annually, and nearby Brunswick, also in Cumberland County, gets 62 inches. 
  • Unfortunately, Maine is not considered to be tax-friendly towards retirees. Although Social Security income is not taxed, every other form of retirement is at rates as high as 7.15 percent. These include withdrawals from retirement accounts and public and private pension income. Wages are taxed at normal rates and the marginal state tax rate is currently at 5.8 percent.
  • Crime in Cumberland County is relatively low. On a scale of one to 100, with one being low crime and 100 being high crime, Cumberland County sits at 32.7 for violent crime, about the same as the U.S. average of 31.1, and 33.2 for property crime, below the national average of 38.1. On a good note, it's not as high as nearby Androscoggin County, which has rates in the 50s. Seniors can feel safe living in Cumberland County, and seniors and their families may want to find out what existing security measures are in place in the memory care facilities they visit.
  • Cumberland County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital and the New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Paying for Memory Care in Cumberland County

Memory Care costs in Cumberland County start around $8,266 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 Cumberland 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.

Counties in Maine

Androscoggin County

$10,770

York County

$8,498

Cumberland County

$8,266

Sagadahoc County

$7,550

Strafford County

$6,058

US

$5,694

Belknap County

$5,345

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Cumberland 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:

  • 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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Cumberland County

Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, please visit our Memory Care in Maine page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Cumberland County

Cumberland 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

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Evangeline

I visited this facility

Review of The Heron House

I toured The Heron House. The facilities were shared, and the rooms were shared. It didn't seem big enough for my large husband. The thing that's holding me back would be, that I just had the...

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Evangeline

I visited this facility

Review of Bay Square at Yarmouth

I toured Bay Square at Yarmouth. It's a refurbished inn or hotel that had been sort of upcycled into a community. Some of the rooms were shared rather than single. So, it just puts the priority...

Provider response

Hello Evangeline, We are so glad to hear about your positive experience with our community. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!

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Amy

I visited this facility

Review of Woodlands Senior Living Cape Memory Care

What I liked best about Woodlands Senior Living Cape Memory Care was the fact that it seemed to be able to meet my mother's needs, that it was local, a setting that she is familiar with, and that...

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