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The cost of independent living in Baldwin is about $5,828 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 121 options. Read 864 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Village At Oak Hill
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Mountain View Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of The Shaw House
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Oxford Meadow Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Presidential Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back home.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Pines
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Baldwin, ME

The average cost of senior living in Baldwin is $5,828 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durgintown, ME with an average of $5,472 per month.

Independent living costs in Baldwin, ME, vs. nearby cities

Baldwin, ME
$5,828/mo
$6,388/mo
$6,537/mo

Independent living costs in Baldwin, ME, vs. state and national averages

Baldwin, ME
$5,828/mo
$5,724/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Baldwin, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,657/mo
Independent Living
$5,828/mo

Independent living costs in Baldwin, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,361/mo
Studio
$7,034/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,809/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,809/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Senior living costs in Baldwin vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Baldwin, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaldwin, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,828/mo$5,724/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$6,597/mo$6,744/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,657/mo$6,758/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Baldwin, ME:$5,828/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Baldwin, ME:$6,597/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Baldwin, ME:$6,657/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Baldwin, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Baldwin and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Baldwin, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Baldwin have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Baldwin, ME$3,775/mo$3,545/mo+6.5%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Baldwin, ME
2024 average cost:$3,775/mo
2023 average cost:$3,545/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Baldwin

Recent reviews for independent living in Baldwin

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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The Enclave of Scarborough

4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across various communities, such as Sable Lodge Retirement Community and Maple Suites. Residents and their families express gratitude for the warm encounters and helpfulness of employees.
Variety of activities. Communities like Holiday Maple Suites and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living offer residents a range of activities to engage in. Reviews highlight games, musical performances, plays, horticultural therapy, and more, providing opportunities for socializing and personal growth.
Modern and clean facilities. Reviews consistently praise the neatness and upkeep of facilities. For instance, Holiday The Woods at Canco and The Highlands have recently undergone renovations, resulting in bright, modern spaces that residents enjoy.
Supportive and communicative staff. Staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents are well-cared for and informed. Families of residents at Montello Heights and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living appreciate the transparency and attentiveness of their loved ones' caregivers.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Community dining experiences draw praise from residents and their families. For instance, at Holiday Woods at Canco and Sunrise of Huntington Commons, meals are described as delicious, and accommodations are made for dietary restrictions and preferences.
Engaging social environment. Communities like Ashton Gardens and The Highlands foster a sense of community among residents. Residents participate in activities, meet new friends, and feel welcomed by engaging staff, leading to a positive living experience.
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Baldwin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baldwin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baldwin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baldwin independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Baldwin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baldwin, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Baldwin independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Baldwin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baldwin, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baldwin independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Baldwin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baldwin, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
46.4%
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