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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Waterford, ME

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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: 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.
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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...
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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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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.
Mineral Springs is a stunning Genesis brand senior living center located in the popular resort town of North Conway, New Hampshire. Our scenic town is home to Cathedral Ledge, Echo Lake State Park and Mount Cranmore, making it a dream destination for nature enthusiasts year round. In addition to...
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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.
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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: 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.
Notre dame apartments are a senior housing community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Berlin, Coos County, NH. The ambient surroundings of our community, overlooking a breath taking landscape is set to give our residents, a beautiful place to call home. We take pride in offering excellent...
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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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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...
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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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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.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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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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I would tell others that it is a small community. The owners are very involved in running the community and caring for the residents. The staff are very good about getting the residents to appointments. ...
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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.
Ledgeview Assisted Living — When living alone is no longer an option and a nursing home isn't the answer. Ledgeview Living — where winter brings the warmth of a crackling fire in our fireplaces and summer evening breezes bring the scent of pint trees and seasonal flowers. — Where residents can...
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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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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
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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: 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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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.
Foreside Harbor is a premier assisted living community modeled after traditional New England style inns. Our 28 private apartments combine the luxury of oceanside living with a level of quality care that provides you with the independence you cherish. Situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Foreside...

Cost of independent living in East Waterford, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Waterford is $5,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,157 per month.

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

East Waterford, ME
$5,414/mo
$6,695/mo
$5,723/mo

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

East Waterford, ME
$5,414/mo
$5,520/mo
U.S. national average
$3,999/mo

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

$6,184/mo
Independent Living
$5,414/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,787/mo
Studio
$6,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,506/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,561/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Waterford over time

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What families are saying about independent living in East Waterford

Recent reviews for independent living in East Waterford

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

4.9
When it comes to the activities there could be more variety but I'm not really sure if there is the interest for more. My folks living there are loving it and that makes us very happy!! We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. The staff is ...
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Holiday Woods at Canco in Portland, ME

4.6
The residence is very nice. It was recently renovated and it is bright and modern. The dining room is lively and the residents seem enthusiastic about dining together as well as getting together for movies and chatting. There is a van that makes routine trips and can be scheduled to accommodate ...
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East Waterford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Waterford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Waterford, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.9%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in East Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Waterford, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
14%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Waterford, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.5%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.4%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.1%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.3%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
17.2%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.3%
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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 Waterford, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 116 independent living facilities near East Waterford, Maine. See the full list.

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