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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Raymond, ME

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The cost of independent living in East Raymond is about $5,893 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 111 options. Read 511 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 The Cedars
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.
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.
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Photo of Deering Pavilion
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: 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.
Photo of Portland Center For Assisted
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: 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: 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
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.
Photo of Betsy Ross House
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.
Photo of Nightingale of Brunswick
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 Dionne Commons
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.
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.
Photo of Village At Oak Hill
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 Skolfield House
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.
Elm Street Assisted Living is a private facility for women only in Topsham, Maine, next to Brunswick and about 25 miles from Portland. We are very small - 6 private rooms - and give completely personal care. Our home-cooked meals, our activities, the library books we bring home are all geared to...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in East Raymond, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Raymond is $5,893 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,195 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Raymond, ME vs. nearby cities

East Raymond, ME
$5,893/mo
$6,710/mo
$6,457/mo

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

East Raymond, ME
$5,893/mo
$5,629/mo
U.S. national average
$4,145/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Raymond vs. other types of senior living

$6,538/mo
Independent Living
$5,893/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in East Raymond, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$7,277/mo
Studio
$7,067/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,193/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,425/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Raymond over time

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What families are saying about independent living in East Raymond

Recent reviews for independent living in East Raymond

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

5.0
I would definitely recommend this facility! The staff are so kind and engaging! Housekeeping and maintenance keep right on top of things! Housekeeping provides sheets and towels and they are changed each week. My father required some assistance with showering, laundry and medication and they ...
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Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living in Portland, ME

5.0
Birchwoods at Canco is a welcoming environment. My mother has been very happy living there and having all her needs met. I highly recommend.

East Raymond independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Raymond independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Raymond, 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 Raymond 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 Raymond partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Raymond, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.1%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.5%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.6%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in East Raymond 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 Raymond communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Raymond, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.3%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.1%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
13.5%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Raymond 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 Raymond offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Raymond, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.9%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.7%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.9%
45.6%
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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, The Highlands and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Raymond, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 111 independent living facilities near East Raymond, Maine. See the full list.

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