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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Casco, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the Casco 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 Casco. 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 18 independent living facilities in Casco, 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 Back Cove, Kennedy Park and East Bayside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Falmouth and Westbrook.
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The Country Village is a big old farmhouse. My mom’s room was clean, bright and cozy. Mom was very nervous about not going home after a long hospitalization but the people at the Country Village made her...
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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There is a big difference between the cost/benefit of the assisted living part of the facility and the memory care part. Biggest diff is quality of food. Also, likely typical for the job, but the turnover...
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.
At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...
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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
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.
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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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.
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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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: 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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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.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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Cost of independent living in Casco, ME
The average cost of senior living in Casco is $6,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,157 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Casco, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Casco, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Casco
Recent reviews for independent living in Casco
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.
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Holiday Woods at Canco in Portland, ME
4.0
The residence is very nice. It was recently renovated and it is bright and modern. The dining room is lively and the residents seem enthusiastic about dining together as well as getting together for movies and chatting. There is a van that makes routine trips and can be scheduled to accommodate ...
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Casco independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Casco independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Casco, 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 Casco 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 Casco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Casco, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Casco 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 Casco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Casco, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Casco 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 Casco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Casco, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
27.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.6%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
5.6%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
45.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and Schooner Estates Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Casco, Maine. See full list of communities.
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