Best Assisted Living in York Heights, ME

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1 assisted living community in York Heights, ME using ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in ME
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Overview of The Enclave of Scarborough

The Enclave of Scarborough offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Scarborough, ME. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Because assisted living and memory care are available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The Enclave of Scarborough has 92 beds, with studio and one-bedroom housing: a studio provides one private living space, while a one-bedroom layout includes a separate bedroom. Located in the Oak Hill neighborhood, the community allows pets, so a resident may continue living with a pet; its Walk Score of 57 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands without a car. Samantha Ashley Beaton serves as the administrator.

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Assisted Living in York Heights at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in York Heights, ME. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 92The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in York Heights, ME. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in York Heights, ME

What is the average cost of assisted living in York Heights, ME?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in York Heights, ME is approximately $7,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in York Heights, ME?

Assisted living in York Heights, ME typically ranges from $6,500–$9,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in York Heights, ME?

Assisted living facilities in York Heights, ME typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Maine?

Assisted living in Maine supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Maine?

Assisted living in Maine is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Maine Medicaid cover assisted living?

Maine Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Maine) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.