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Wardwell Gardens Assisted Living

43 Middle St, Saco, ME 04072

Assisted Living
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(800) 780-8101

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(207) 284-7061

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,413
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,559
Two Bedroom
Estimated $6,837

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,414
  • Average State Price: $4,450
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Wardwell Gardens Assisted Living Description

    The Wardwell's mission began in 1878, when a group of Saco and Biddeford volunteers formed a corporation for the purpose of establishing a home for aged women.

    ​In 1881, Mrs. Lydia Wardwell Clapp donated a cottage to the group and it was to be called "Wardwell Home" in memory of her father. This cottage was to be used for aged women until a new building could be constructed.

    After years of fundraising efforts by volunteers and local churches, a new "Wardwell Home" opened its doors in 1889.

    Over the years, our "Wardwell Home" has grown to a neighborhood of 99 units in ten buildings, creating a close-knit community.

    Today, the Wardwell Home for the Aging, Inc. continues its non-profit mission of providing a place to call Home, offering affordable, independent and senior living options for our community's elderly.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    8.6
    Wardwell Gardens Assisted Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 16 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 6 communities in Saco
  • Ranking in State: 64 out of 170 communities in ME


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • High praise for the retirement home's management and the caring, capable workers, with some reviewers willing to give more than the maximum stars.
    • Residents reportedly love living there, enjoying the care they receive and the community atmosphere.
    • The facility is described as a great place for the elderly, offering lots of activities and a staff that treats residents like family.
    • Compliments on the nice apartments and the good neighborhood location.
    • Reviewers appreciate the clean and friendly retirement community environment.
    • Some reviewers highlight the exceptional care and services provided, including personal touches like ironing trousers for residents.
    • The facility is praised as an incredible place with amazing staff, and a hidden gem in Saco, offering affordable, independent, and senior living options with a mission to provide a home-like atmosphere.

    Critical Review:

    • One review notes a decline in satisfaction due to new management, mentioning a large turnover of staff, unrepaired items, and a decrease in the overall upkeep of the complex. Specifically, they criticize the decision to no longer assist non-assisted living seniors with snow removal around their vehicles, a service that was previously offered but has been discontinued, allegedly due to budget constraints.

    Overall:

    The majority of reviews for the retirement home are overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the excellent care, friendly community, and the range of activities available for residents. The staff is frequently mentioned as going above and beyond in their duties. However, there is a notable concern regarding changes in management and services, particularly around the issue of snow removal for non-assisted living residents. Prospective residents and their families may want to inquire about recent changes and how they might affect their experience.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Saco which is 0.2 miles away and has a population of 19,078 (small town).
    • The average income is $72,338, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 50.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 35 days of snow and 206 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.29 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.1 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.22 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.21 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.07 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 230.0, Moderate Days 14.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Shaw's
    0.4 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    3.2 miles away
    Shop N' Save
    3.7 miles away
    Market Basket
    3.9 miles away

    Transportation

    Saco
    0.3 miles away
    Old Orchard Beach
    3.6 miles away

    Bus Stations

    MAIN ST.
    0.1 miles away
    Thornton Ave
    0.2 miles away
    Saco Train Station
    0.3 miles away
    Shaws/Saco Valley Plaze
    0.4 miles away
    ALFRED & MAIN (Biddeford P.D.)
    0.7 miles away

    Banks

    KeyBank
    0.3 miles away
    TD Bank
    0.4 miles away
    Saco Valley Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.1 miles away
    People's Choice Credit Union
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Southern Maine Health Care
    2.6 miles away
    Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
    13.1 miles away
    Maine Medical Center
    13.5 miles away
    Brighton Medical Center
    13.9 miles away
    Mercy Hospital
    13.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.6 miles away
    CVS
    1.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    8.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    12.9 miles away
    Wisely Cannabis
    14.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Community Dental - Biddeford
    2.6 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    3.7 miles away
    Scarborough Dental Associates
    8.4 miles away
    Orthodontic Associates
    9.2 miles away
    Portland Smiles
    11.8 miles away

    Parks

    Pepperell Park
    0.2 miles away
    Saco
    0.2 miles away
    Jubilee Park
    0.2 miles away
    Gazebo Park
    0.4 miles away
    Mechanics Park
    0.4 miles away

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    Shopping

    Maine Crossing
    10.7 miles away
    The Maine Mall
    10.7 miles away
    The Shops at Clark's Pond
    11.0 miles away
    Cornerbrook Shopping Center
    11.2 miles away
    Mallside Plaza
    11.2 miles away

    Culture

    City Theatre
    0.7 miles away
    Westbrook Performing Arts Center
    12.4 miles away
    PrintCraft
    13.7 miles away
    One Longfellow Square
    13.9 miles away
    State Theatre
    14.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Rapid Ray's
    0.1 miles away
    Taco Trio
    0.3 miles away
    Magnus on Water
    0.5 miles away
    elda
    0.5 miles away
    Palace Diner
    0.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of ME. It is a medium-sized community with 34 total beds.

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