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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Madison, ME

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The cost of independent living in East Madison is about $4,297 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 64 options. Read 129 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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Photo of Chateau Cushnoc
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: 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
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
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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.
Photo of Woodlands Senior Living Of Hallowell
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.
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.
Photo of Hillside Terrace of Hallowell
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
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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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Photo of Dean Park Apartments
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.
Photo of Washington Manor, JSLS
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.
Photo of Crestwood Place
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.
Photo of Avalon Village
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.
Photo of Fairmount Boarding House
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.
Photo of Park East Apartments and Villa
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.
Photo of Bradford Commons
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.
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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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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.
Photo of Bangor House
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.
Photo of Freese's Building Apartments
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.
Photo of Penobscot Shores Retirement
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.
Photo of Sirjas
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.
Photo of Meadows
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 East Madison, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Madison is $4,297 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,482 per month.

Independent living costs in East Madison, ME, vs. nearby cities

East Madison, ME
$4,297/mo
$4,489/mo

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

East Madison, ME
$4,297/mo
$5,915/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in East Madison, ME, vs. other senior living options

$5,999/mo
Independent Living
$4,297/mo

Independent living costs in East Madison, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,589/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,468/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,342/mo

Senior living costs in East Madison 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: East Madison, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Madison, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$4,297/mo$5,915/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,999/mo$6,816/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,999/mo$6,832/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
East Madison, ME:$4,297/mo
Maine:$5,915/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
East Madison, ME:$5,999/mo
Maine:$6,816/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
East Madison, ME:$5,999/mo
Maine:$6,832/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in East Madison, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in East Madison and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in East Madison, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Madison have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Madison, ME$3,060/mo$3,006/mo+1.8%
Maine$3,498/mo$3,475/mo+0.7%
National$3,168/mo$3,033/mo+4.5%
East Madison, ME
2024 average cost:$3,060/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,498/mo
2023 average cost:$3,475/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,168/mo
2023 average cost:$3,033/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Madison

Recent reviews for independent living in East Madison

Goudreau’s Retirement Home in Winslow, ME

4.8
Clean facilities, regular meals, some enrichment activities (holiday themes, chair yoga, etc). Great availability of additional services available from onsite facilitator.

Goudreau's Waterfront Retirement Community in Winslow, ME

4.0
About a month ago, my mom experienced the loss of her husband, my dad. Since then, the staff and residents have played a significant role in helping her adjust. They have been proactive in involving her in various activities, ensuring she is eating her meals, and regularly checking in on her. ...
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Solstice at Bangor

4.0
Unfortunately my dad was not able to stay there. He had a sudden decline and it didn't meet the level of care he required. But the staff was very friendly and helpful. They were understanding about the situation and gave recommendations for where to move him. The building is really well kept, ...
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East Madison independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Madison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Madison, 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 East Madison 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 East Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Madison, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in East Madison 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 East Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Madison, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
10%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Madison 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 East Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Madison, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
4%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
4%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
46.8%
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Solstice at Bangor and Goudreau’s Retirement Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Madison, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 64 independent living facilities near East Madison, Maine. See the full list.
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