Assisted Living in Damariscotta, Maine

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Damariscotta, Maine. This includes 3 facilities in Damariscotta and 18 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Maine range from $107 up to $268, with a median expenditure running about $165. The monthly expense averages roughly $4,950 and ranges between $3,200 and $8,040. Yearly, the average cost is about $59,400, which is above the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Damariscotta, Maine

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Damariscotta scores higher than the Maine average of 68.
Damariscotta scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Miles Memorial Hospital and Miles Memorial Hospital).
There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Hodgdon Green, Cove's Edge, and Lincoln Home.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 28 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (44% of residents).
There are 18 golf courses in or around the city, including Wawenock Country Club, Boothbay Country Club, and Bath Country Club.
There are 12 parks near the city center, including Lake Pemaquid Campground, Damariscotta River Association, and Duck Puddle Campground.
There are 33 churches in or near the city, including First Church of Christ, Damariscotta Baptist Church, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 17 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.40% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.84% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 5.50%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Maine has an average state income tax of 5.08%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $59,114, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $43,346, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $24,375, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $49,410 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $104,573 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $28,730 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $50,107 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 9.41%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Damariscotta receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Damariscotta has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Damariscotta has a sparse population density of 178.3 people per square mile.
Residents of Damariscotta have a very short daily commute time.
Damariscotta has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.13%.

Damariscotta is a municipality in Maine. It is located in Lincoln County. The encompassing area has 416,557 residents, but there are just 2,218 residing within the city. Approximately 44% of the population are over 55.

The SeniorScore™ for Damariscotta is 73. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000. The mean household income is $43,000 versus the average of $47,000 for the entire state of Maine. The current unemployment rate is approximately 9.41% and the mean home price is $337,500, which is relatively higher than the Maine average of $253,500.

Damariscotta has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives large levels of rain annually. Damariscotta has good air quality ratings and a low crime rate compared to similarly-sized cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Damariscotta, Maine

Cove's Edge

26 Schooner St

Damariscotta, ME 04543

1-855-240-2530

5 Reviews

Cove's Edge is a 76 unit senior community. It is located at 26 Schooner St in Damariscotta, Maine. The encompassing area is sparsely populated, with about 3,000 individuals residing in the 04543 zip code. It is a ...

Assisted Living in Damariscotta, Maine

SeniorScore™ for Damariscotta, Maine

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Damariscotta, Maine

Cove's Edge

Hodgdon Green

Chase Point Assisted Living Facility

Lincoln Home

Round Pond Green

Waldoboro Green

Boothbay Green

Jefferson Green

The Gregory Wing At St. Andrews Village

Progressive Housing

Robin's Nest Boarding Home

Winship Green Center For Health and Rehabilitation

Seven Tree Manor

The Plant Memorial Home

Maine General Alzheimer's Care Center

Arbor Terrace

Knox Center For Long Term Care

Methodist Conference Home

Sunnybrook

Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Hillside Terrace