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10 Best Independent Living Communities in City Point, ME
The cost of independent living in City Point is about $4,601 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 71 options. Read 181 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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My parents moved into Birch Bay Village when they knew they needed more support as they aged. Now that my dad is gone my mom moved from independent to assisted living. Staff helped make this transition go...
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.
Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
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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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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I can't say enough about the care my mother-in-law received at The Lincoln Home. The small, home like environment was a perfect fit - staff go above and beyond to support each resident as an individual and...
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.
The Lincoln Home, an all inclusive, vibrant community for seniors, is situated on the banks of the Damariscotta River in Midcoast Maine.Vibrant Senior Living is our mission. Our seniors engage intellectually and creatively, share laughter and companionship, and experience all that Midcoast Maine...
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Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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When it comes to beautiful scenic views not much can beat our seaport town of Belfast, ME. Our antique architecture and historic districts are popular with residents and tourists alike. Harbor Hill Center occupies seven acres of waterfront property in mid-coast Maine on Belfast Harbor. Our...
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I am very happy with solstice. We like the fact that even though it is not assisted care, they come into clean once a week and they change the bedding once a week. Also, the fact that they cook meals. The...
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.
Discover the charms of the “Jewel of Maine” city at Solstice Senior Living at Bangor. Located near Husson University and Bangor Mall, Solstice at Bangor offers a bright and open senior living community full of adventure for all residents. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the...
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My father passed away leaving my mother living alone. The upkeep of their home was too much and she was very lonely. A friend of mine told me about Country Villa - so I called and came in for a tour. The...
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 Country Villa - Supportive Senior LivingThe Country Villa is a Supportive Senior Living Community owned and operated by Volunteers of American Northern New England. Since 1896 Volunteers of America has helped seniors live in safety, comfort, and dignity. Our mission is to provide residents...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
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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.
Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
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St. Mark's Home is an Independent living facility, located in central Augusta, ME, next to the historic Lithgow library. Residents have access to local transit, library, banks, shopping and restaurants.The residents live in a historic home with a central dining room and parlors. They receive 3...
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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.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
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.
Camden Hills Villas Camden Hills Villas are located in Camden, ME. This independent living community provides its residents with a beautiful place to call home. Camden is a part of Knox County, and it offers much to enjoy outdoors. Those who visit this area or who choose to call it home will...
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.
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, 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.
The place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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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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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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...
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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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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 City Point, ME
The average cost of senior living in City Point is $4,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,669 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in City Point
Recent reviews for independent living in City Point
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.
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
4.9
From day one I have been treated like a family member! Every place is clean in order and all employees a very accommodating, friendly, helpful and I can definitely recommend “Birch Bay Retirement “ who’s looking for the best.
Congratulations to all including the exterior maintenance Crew , a job ...
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Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid.
They do a good job but only offer certain services.
There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid.
It is on the expensive side.
The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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City Point independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in City Point independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in City Point, 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 City Point 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 City Point partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in City Point 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 City Point communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
City Point, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in City Point 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 City Point offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
City Point, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
17.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
8.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and The Lincoln Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near City Point, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 71 independent living facilities near City Point, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in City Point, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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