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The cost of independent living in Douglas Hill is about $5,632 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 101 options. Read 711 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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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.
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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, 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.
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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: 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...
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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.
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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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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.
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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: 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, 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.
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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.
Freeport Place offers personalized assisted living services to 30 residents in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport, right next to the Freeport Country Club Golf Course. Located close to Ll.Bean and downtown Freeport, just minutes...
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, 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: 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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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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.
Back BayBack Bay is an independent living community in Wolfeboro in Carroll County, New Hampshire. At Back Bay, you have the opportunity to live in a peaceful country setting with other like-minded individuals. Have a home that is convenient for you and your visiting family and guests while...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Douglas Hill, ME

The average cost of senior living in Douglas Hill is $5,632 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,416 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Douglas Hill, ME vs. nearby cities

Douglas Hill, ME
$5,632/mo
$6,305/mo
$6,309/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Douglas Hill, ME vs. the state and national average

Douglas Hill, ME
$5,632/mo
$5,648/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Douglas Hill vs. other types of senior living

$6,467/mo
Independent Living
$5,632/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Douglas Hill, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,530/mo
Studio
$6,762/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,017/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,927/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Douglas Hill over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Douglas Hill

Recent reviews for independent living in Douglas Hill

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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Golden View Health Care Assisted Living in Meredith, NH

4.1
Very happy with the care and concern that my Mom is receiving at Golden View! It is very expensive - I feel it could be less expensive - but I’ve found that all these facilities are about the same cost! My biggest issue is that the food is sub-par!!!! They should have better food with a better ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff at various communities, such as Sable Lodge Retirement Community and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living. Residents and their families appreciate the open communication and willingness to help at Sable Lodge Retirement Com ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at communities like Holiday Maple Suites and Montello Heights. Residents enjoy the well-kept apartments and common areas, such as the dining rooms and activity spaces, as mentioned in reviews for Holiday Maple Suites and ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Activities and social opportunities are mentioned frequently in reviews as a highlight of senior living communities. For example, at Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement, residents participate in a variety of activities, including musical performances, plays, and horticultural therapy, as describe ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Communities like Holiday Maple Suites and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement provide meals that cater to individual preferences and dietary needs, as mentioned in reviews fo ...
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Open and transparent communication. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is a common theme in the reviews. For instance, at The Highlands, the staff keeps families informed of any concerns or repairs, as noted in The Highlands. Additionally, at Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement, families appreciate the s ...
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Personalized care and attention. Residents and their families express appreciation for the individualized care and accommodations provided at various communities. For example, at Sable Lodge Retirement Community, staff goes above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and assisted, as mentioned in Sable Lodge Retirement Comm ...
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Douglas Hill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Douglas Hill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Douglas Hill, 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 Douglas Hill 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 Douglas Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Douglas Hill, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.8%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Douglas Hill 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 Douglas Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Douglas Hill, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
19.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Douglas Hill 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 Douglas Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Douglas Hill, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.5%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
45.8%
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The best independent living facility near you in Douglas Hill, Maine is Atria Kennebunk. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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