Maine memory care facilities and Alzheimer's care options

Finding Dementa Care Homes in Maine

Alzheimer’s care units in Maine, which can also go by the terms memory care, dementia care, or special care units, are facilities that are specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals with forms of dementia. They include specially trained staff to adequately monitor residents to prevent wandering and ensure safety.

Maine Memory Care Homes - Cost Comparison

Location	Monthly Minimum	Monthly Maximum
Kennebunk	$4,000	$7,610
Scarborough	$5,650	$7,680
Farmingdale	$3,000	$5,000

Recreation and Attractions in Maine

The attractions vary during the different parts of the year. The coastal areas are famous for their beaches, parks, islands, and lighthouses, while inland has many ski resorts along with parks and trails as well. Marginal Way, Cadillac Mountain, Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse, and Sunday River Ski Resort are popular options. In addition to outdoor options, there are museums such as the Portland Museum of Art, the Maine Maritime Museum, and other enjoyable attractions available.

Maine's Climate, Geography, and Culture

The climate in Maine varies considerably depending on where in the state that you are, but the state supports four seasons. The ocean significantly influences the coastal regions resulting in milder temperatures and precipitation when compared to inland. Moving inland, the high temperatures average 79 degrees. During the winter, neither 100 inches of snow nor subzero temperatures are out of the ordinary for Maine. Mountains and forest cover a majority of the state, so those factors significantly influence the inland weather. Maine is known as Vacationland because of the surge of people that visit the state during the summer months. The beautiful beaches and coastlines make the Maine culture, in those areas, feel very vacation-like. Fishing and lobstering are very large industries along the coast. The culture looks very different in the different regions of the state with the northern region being sparsely populated with more Canadian influences compared to the southern coastal region.

Maine's Dementia Care Home Regulations and Laws

In Maine, it is required for Alzheimer’s care units for the building to be designed in a specific manner. They must also offer activities every week that help with motor skills, self-care, social, spiritual, and sensory enhancement in addition to spending time outdoors. Those that work in dementia units must receive training before beginning work.

Crime and Safety in Maine

Maine is ranked 10^th in overall safety according to 2016’s Safest States to Live In.

Location	Violent Crimes Per 1,000 Residents	Property Crimes Per 1,000 Residents
Kennebunk	.63	7.38
Yarmouth	.35	8.7
Orono	.66	26.43

Payment and Costs for Memory Care in Maine

Medicare, private long-term insurance, and out of pocket are the typical payment methods for dementia care in Maine. A Medicaid home and community-based waiver and a state plan option are available to help cover assisted living services. In addition, an adjusted pricing system is used for residential care residents based on functional abilities. The average monthly cost for memory care in Maine is $7,022. For all insurance-related questions, please contact the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Senior and Elderly Rights for Alzheimer's Care in Maine

Patients have the right in Maine to be informed, in a manner that they understand, their health status, and be involved with decisions related to their care. The patient’s privacy should be respected to the highest extent possible. Someone may be designated by the patient of an Alzheimer’s care community to be involved and informed and make health care decisions for them if they do not have the capacity to do so themselves.

Maine Memory Care: Medical Record Rules and Regulations

In Maine, access to medical records must be provided within 24 business hours of a written request by the patient, or a legal representative of the patient. If patients are not able to understand the information they may seek further assistance. They also reserve the right to make decisions regarding care.