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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Manchester, ME
The cost of independent living in Manchester is about $3,904 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 5 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Waterville, Augusta and Lewiston.
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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.
St. Mark's Home is an Independent living facility, located in central Augusta, ME, next to the historic Lithgow library. Residents have access to local transit, library, banks, shopping and restaurants.The residents live in a historic home with a central dining room and parlors. They receive 3...
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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.
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, 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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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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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: 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
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Manchester, ME
The average cost of senior living in Manchester is $3,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,669 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Manchester, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Manchester, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Manchester
Recent reviews for independent living in Manchester
Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME
4.1
I would recommend the facility to others. The staff has been super throughout the process. It is expensive. However, there are very few options in Maine, so you just have to go with what is available and works.
Manchester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manchester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manchester, 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 Manchester 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 Manchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manchester, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Manchester 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 Manchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manchester, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manchester 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 Manchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
5.6%
44.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
5.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
5.6%
53.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
5.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schooner Estates Senior Living, Montello Heights and 57 Winthrop Street are the top-rated independent living facilities near Manchester, Maine. See full list of communities.
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