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The cost of independent living in East Stoneham is about $5,501 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 328 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: 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...
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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...
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in East Stoneham, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Stoneham is $5,501 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Bethel, ME with an average of $3,539 per month.

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

East Stoneham, ME
$5,505/mo
$6,681/mo
$5,710/mo

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

East Stoneham, ME
$5,505/mo
$5,663/mo
U.S. national average
$4,052/mo

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

$6,497/mo
Independent Living
$5,505/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,086/mo
Studio
$6,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,571/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,951/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Stoneham over time

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What families are saying about independent living in East Stoneham

Recent reviews for independent living in East Stoneham

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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The Highlands in Topsham, ME

4.0
The Highlands is not a brand new facility, they could use some updated in a few spots which they are working on. Currently they have started updating the fitness area and pool area. The facilities are very nice and as to be expected. It seems like they are doing everything and have the tools to ...
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East Stoneham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Stoneham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Stoneham, 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 Stoneham 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 Stoneham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Stoneham, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.7%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in East Stoneham 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 Stoneham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Stoneham, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.7%
43%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Stoneham 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 Stoneham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Stoneham, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.3%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
46.1%
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