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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Benton Falls, ME

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The cost of independent living in Benton Falls is about $3,266 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options.

Read 294 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Waterville, Hallowell and Pittsfield.

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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.
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, 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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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.
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: 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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Photo of Bangor 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.
Photo of Bradford Commons
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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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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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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 Sirjas
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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My experience with this community has been great, this community is kept fairly clean. When i first came to visit, i knew this was going to be a great fit for me. The ares tarting to slowly open up...
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.
The Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home is located in Historic Brewer, Maine. Here you'll find the Ellen Leach Home surrounded by nature's beauty while nestled in a grove of stately pines, yet conveniently located within minutes of public libraries, museums, shopping venues, restaurants, medical...
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.
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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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I continue to be impressed, almost on a daily basis. The staff, individually and collectively are thoughtful, caring, and enjoy supporting the residents in whatever way they can. A small example, my rolling...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Benton Falls, ME

The average cost of senior living in Benton Falls is $3,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,266 per month.

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

Benton Falls, ME
$3,266/mo
$4,089/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Benton Falls, ME, vs. other senior living options

$8,494/mo
Independent Living
$3,266/mo

Independent living costs in Benton Falls, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,266/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,971/mo

Senior living costs in Benton Falls 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: Benton Falls, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenton Falls, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$3,266/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,366/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,494/mo$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Benton Falls, ME:$3,266/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Benton Falls, ME:$6,366/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Benton Falls, ME:$8,494/mo
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Benton Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Benton Falls

Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home in Brewer, ME

5.0
So far in the time that I have been here, I tink it is a great place. I am pleased with everything and I feel very comfortable here, I have no complaints.

Sunnybrook in Brunswick, ME

4.7
Sunnybrook Village is very homey. The staff is really good at handling a difficult transition. They promote a welcoming group among the residents. They really helped mom integrate. The only thing that would help make everything a five is to have a better range of activities. I would like to see ...
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Chase Point Assisted Living in Damariscotta, ME

5.0
Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for my father here.

Benton Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton Falls, 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 Benton Falls 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 Benton Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton Falls, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
12.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Benton Falls 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 Benton Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton Falls, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benton Falls 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 Benton Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benton Falls, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
17.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.1%
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Goudreau’s Retirement Home, Goudreau's Waterfront Retirement Community and Schooner Estates Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benton Falls, Maine. See full list of communities.
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