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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Coles, ME

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The cost of independent living in Coles is about $3,266 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options.

Read 293 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 Belfast, Waterville and Hallowell.

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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: 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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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: 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, 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.
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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.
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Photo of Crawford Commons
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.
Welcome to Redington Memorial Home, a non-profit residential care facility offering our residents a home away from home. It is our mission to provide quality senior living in a caring environment. To maintain, or improve, the quality of life to relatively independent senior citizens through...
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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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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: 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.
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...
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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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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Coles, ME

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

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

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

Independent living costs in Coles, ME, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in Coles, ME, by floor plan type

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

Senior living costs in Coles 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: Coles, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColes, 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
Coles, ME:$3,266/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Coles, ME:$6,366/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Coles, 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 Coles

Recent reviews for independent living in Coles

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.

Coles independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Coles independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Coles, 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 Coles 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 Coles partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Coles, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
12.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Coles 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 Coles communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Coles, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
12.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Coles 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 Coles offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Coles, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
16.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
16.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
7.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.7%
47.6%
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Schooner Estates Senior Living, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and The Highlands are the top-rated independent living facilities near Coles, Maine. See full list of communities.
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