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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Biddeford, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the Biddeford area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Biddeford. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Biddeford, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Arts District, Deering Center and Kennedy Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Scarborough and York.
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9.4
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58 reviews
The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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30 reviews
Any issues that I had were addressed immediately. The room was always clean and laundry done promptly. I found the evening meals bland, sometimes served late; leaving sandwiches dry and hot meals cold. I...
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.
Scarborough Terrace is a gracious, comfortable assisted living community where we provide a full complement of supportive services and amenities including 24/7 care tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. Residents enjoy a variety of social, cultural and educational activities....
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55 Floor plans available
9.1
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43 reviews
I would like to preface this survey by letting you know that my Mom passed away on[date removed] . It was rather quick, but they were wonderful! The hospice group that they work with was awesome and very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
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.
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.
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...
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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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.
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
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Biddeford, ME
The average cost of senior living in Biddeford is $5,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wildes District, ME with an average of $5,497 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Biddeford, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Biddeford, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Biddeford
Recent reviews for independent living in Biddeford
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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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living in Portland, ME
4.9
When it comes to the activities there could be more variety but I'm not really sure if there is the interest for more. My folks living there are loving it and that makes us very happy!! We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
The staff is ...
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Sable Lodge Retirement Community in South Portland, ME
3.8
I would tell others the community is beautiful. The people are nice and the food is good. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones.
The apartments are nice and feels like being in an upscale hotel. The staff are lovely.
Biddeford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Biddeford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Biddeford, 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 Biddeford 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 Biddeford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Biddeford, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Biddeford 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 Biddeford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Biddeford, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Biddeford 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 Biddeford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Biddeford, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
30.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Atria Kennebunk and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Biddeford, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Biddeford, Maine. See the full list.
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