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The cost of independent living in Kittery is about $5,697 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 160 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 Holiday Kittery Estates
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They are having trouble finding an Activities Director and this has been an issue. Had some issues with the meals and chef, but this seems to be taken care of now. Overall, very happy there.
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.
Kittery Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in Kittery with easy access to Portsmouth, Kittery Estates is the home you've been waiting for. We're conveniently close to Kittery Outlet Malls, other shopping opportunities and excellent medical...
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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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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Photo of Langdon Place of Dover
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55 Floor plans available
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Overall, we are happy with Langdon Place, particularly with the nursing staff. They are warm, friendly, patient. The place is not well maintained and could be cleaner. We have noted safety issues like...
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.
Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three...
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Mom has not moved in yet, but is about to once she sells her condo. Staff have been very accomodating and understanding. They provided us (my mother and I) with lunch with an existing resident to honestly...
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.
Maple Suites provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within 31 acres of woods, you'll love the peaceful tranquility of our beautiful facility hidden away in the trees. We're just one mile away from downtown Dover, shopping, excellent healthcare and...
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I would give every category a 5!!!! It is a hidden gem!!!! It was a great value, I didn't need to worry any more and the staff became part of my family. When my mom passed they were upset as I was. Crying in...
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.
The Inn at Edgewood provides individual care to our residents earning us a reputation as the right choice in assisted living senior care.As part of the family-owned Edgewood Centre campus, the Inn at Edgewood is situated on 18 beautiful acres in the historic seaside town of Portsmouth, New...
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Friendly and caring staff My mil says she feels spoiled by the staff. She enjoys all of the activities Has met a bestie there and is really happy MIL love her room. Just wish it was more updated with...
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.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor is the preeminent retirement community in New England beautifully situated on 12 acres within easy walking distance of historic York Village and York Harbor. Designed after the style of the grand hotels of the 1890's; senior living at Sentry Hill offers a retirement...
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Two of our loved ones started their journey at other places for different reasons, but thankfully we were able to move them both to memory care at Wentworth Senior Living. The care at WSL is superior to all...
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.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
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.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...

Cost of independent living in Kittery, ME

The average cost of senior living in Kittery is $5,697 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seavey Island, ME with an average of $5,579 per month.

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

Kittery, ME
$5,697/mo
$6,446/mo
$6,424/mo

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

Kittery, ME
$5,697/mo
$5,645/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

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

$6,381/mo
Independent Living
$5,697/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,431/mo
Studio
$5,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,206/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,639/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Kittery over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Kittery

Recent reviews for independent living in Kittery

Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
The staff loves what they do and it shows!!!! The facility is very homey and sets a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend. My siblings were all very impressed with the facility and mom's care as well. My Mom passed in July and I was so happy she spent her last months here.

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Sunrise of Huntington Common in Kennebunk, ME

3.9
Staff is friendly and courteous. Always quick to help with any concerns. I would highly recommend Sunrise of Huntington Commons.

Kittery independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kittery independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kittery, 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 Kittery 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 Kittery partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kittery, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kittery 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 Kittery communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kittery, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kittery 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 Kittery offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kittery, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.7%
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Assisted Living Center of Salisbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kittery, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Kittery, Maine. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Kittery, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Atria Kennebunk. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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