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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mechanic Falls, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the Mechanic Falls area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Mechanic Falls. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Mechanic Falls, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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There is a big difference between the cost/benefit of the assisted living part of the facility and the memory care part. Biggest diff is quality of food. Also, likely typical for the job, but the turnover...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in Mechanic Falls, ME
The average cost of senior living in Mechanic Falls is $6,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,613 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls, ME by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Mechanic Falls
Recent reviews for independent living in Mechanic Falls
Casco Inn Residential Care
4.3
The physical plant is inviting. No two rooms are alike and they are well kept and up to date. All of the workers (aides, nurses and other staff) are very professional and seem to care deeply for the residents. They are ready to handle any situation as it arises. The whole place is "home-y", ...
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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME
3.8
There is a big difference between the cost/benefit of the assisted living part of the facility and the memory care part. Biggest diff is quality of food. Also, likely typical for the job, but the turnover rate for both the head nurse and the rest of staff on the floor is very high. This feels ...
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Bay Square at Yarmouth
5.0
I would recommend you check into the community. I felt supported and that my loved ones would be safe here.
Some of the activities are bingo, puzzles, movies, documentaries, and more for the residents to choose from.
Mechanic Falls independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mechanic Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mechanic Falls, 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 Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mechanic Falls, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mechanic Falls, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
10%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mechanic Falls, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.3%
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Schooner Estates Senior Living, Country Village Assisted Living and Montello Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mechanic Falls, Maine. See full list of communities.
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