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The cost of independent living in East Wales is about $5,144 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 41 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 Schooner Estates Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
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The overall experience is excellent considering the grief and situation of my brother. I'm not there but I get reports that it's very clean and when he urinated in his chair they asked my permission to throw...
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.
At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...
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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.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
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I continue to be impressed, almost on a daily basis. The staff, individually and collectively are thoughtful, caring, and enjoy supporting the residents in whatever way they can. A small example, my rolling...
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.
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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, 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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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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.

Cost of independent living in East Wales, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Wales is $5,144 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,613 per month.

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

East Wales, ME
$5,144/mo
$5,723/mo
$6,695/mo

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

East Wales, ME
$5,144/mo
$5,571/mo
U.S. national average
$4,021/mo

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

$6,024/mo
Independent Living
$5,144/mo

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

Studio
$6,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,225/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Wales over time

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What families are saying about independent living in East Wales

Recent reviews for independent living in East Wales

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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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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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME

5.0
The overall experience is excellent considering the grief and situation of my brother. I'm not there but I get reports that it's very clean and when he urinated in his chair they asked my permission to throw it away. The staff is great. [name removed] reports and discusses, [name removed] the ...
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East Wales independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Wales independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Wales, 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 Wales 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 Wales partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Wales, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.2%
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Availability of select dining options in East Wales 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 Wales communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Wales, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Wales 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 Wales offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Wales, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
43.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
41.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
45.5%
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The Highlands, Schooner Estates Senior Living and Plant Memorial Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Wales, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near East Wales, Maine. See the full list.

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