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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bustins Island, ME
The cost of independent living in Bustins Island is about $6,246 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 230 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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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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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.
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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.
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.
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 Bustins Island, ME
The average cost of senior living in Bustins Island is $6,246 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,446 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bustins Island, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bustins Island, ME by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Bustins Island
Recent reviews for independent living in Bustins Island
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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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living in Portland, ME
5.0
I would definitely recommend this facility! The staff are so kind and engaging! Housekeeping and maintenance keep right on top of things! Housekeeping provides sheets and towels and they are changed each week. My father required some assistance with showering, laundry and medication and they ...
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Bustins Island independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bustins Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bustins Island, 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 Bustins Island 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 Bustins Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bustins Island, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bustins Island 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 Bustins Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bustins Island, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bustins Island 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 Bustins Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Schooner Estates Senior Living and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bustins Island, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Bustins Island, Maine. See the full list.
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