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Assisted Living Communities in Scarborough, Maine

Located on Maine’s southern coast in Cumberland County, Scarborough has 3 assisted living communities within its limits. According to 2024 cost data, assisted living costs in Scarborough come in near $8,365 per month, although rates may vary by hundreds of dollars depending on a facility's amenities and programming. While local rates run higher than the national median of $5,350, they fall below Maine’s norm of $8,712.

In our guide, we include 4.3 out of 5 stars testimonials from assisted living residents and visitors and find an average quality score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Scarborough, ME and Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports assisted living costs in Scarborough at roughly $8,365 per month, which exceeds the national median by over $1,000 but compares favorably to Maine’s norm of $8,712. Local care costs trend lower than fees in Lewiston, where facilities charge around $9,735. On the other hand, rates in Bangor fall roughly $860 below Scarborough’s median.

Scarborough

$8,365

Maine

$8,712

The United States

$5,350

Lewiston

$9,735

Bangor

$7,507

Manchester, NH

$7,275

Burlington, VT

$13,460

Paying for Assisted Living in Scarborough, ME

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Scarborough

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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Scarborough, ME

With monthly fees of around $8,365, assisted living ranks among the more expensive senior care solutions in Scarborough. Although nursing home residents pay higher rates of roughly $13,505 for specialized care, nonresidential options may bring savings. For example, in-home care clients spend about $1,000 less, and those who attend adult day health care pay competitive rates of approximately $1,733.

In-Home Care

$7,341

Home Health Care

$8,008

Adult Day Health Care

$1,733

Assisted Living Facility

$8,365

Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)

$13,505

Note: Since data for Scarborough is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Portland, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Scarborough

Seniors in Scarborough can seek assistance from the following charities and social services, which can help with long-term care plans and healthy aging.

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Southern Maine Agency on Aging(800) 427-7411This Area Agency on Aging supports seniors with informational resources such as long-term care options counseling, health insurance counseling and financial management classes. It also offers physical wellness promotion initiatives such as low-impact fitness classes and fall prevention programs. A resource center provides referrals to transportation, benefits screenings and other supportive services.
Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(800) 499-0229This state agency advocates for the rights and welfare of care home residents. Seniors concerned about the condition of their assisted living lodgings or the treatment they are receiving can contact this department. Volunteer ombudsmen help seniors and caregivers resolve disputes through mediation. They can also help residents through the complaint process with the state licensing board.
Maine Legal Services for the Elderly(800) 750-5353This organization offers free legal aid to seniors ages 60 and up. Advice is available on a range of topics important to older adults, including health care and public benefits access. Seniors can also get help with consumer matters, end-of-life planning and creditor disputes.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Scarborough

Scarborough-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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