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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Alfred, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the North Alfred 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 North Alfred. 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 North Alfred, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Scarborough, York and Wells.
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77 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
12 reviews
The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
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.
Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
8 reviews
I would like to preface this survey by letting you know that my Mom passed away on[date removed] . It was rather quick, but they were wonderful! The hospice group that they work with was awesome and very...
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
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.
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: 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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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.
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Cost of independent living in North Alfred, ME
The average cost of senior living in North Alfred is $5,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Shapleigh, ME with an average of $5,164 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Alfred, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Alfred, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Alfred vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in North Alfred, ME by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in North Alfred
Recent reviews for independent living in North Alfred
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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Holiday Maple Suites in Dover, NH
4.8
Well our first bill did not show all the promised credits. Got that straightened and then they charged us a late fee. Overall though the food is good and the people are helpful. The place is clean.
Langdon Place of Dover
5.0
The staff was outstanding- the programming because of the room size was inadequate in my opinion.Seemed a logical choice as that was the only facility accepting Physical Therapy Patients. I had not at that point researched other Assisted Living Options.
North Alfred independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Alfred independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Alfred, 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 North Alfred 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 North Alfred partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Alfred, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in North Alfred 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 North Alfred communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Alfred, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Alfred 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 North Alfred offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Alfred, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Residence at Silver Square, Langdon Place of Dover and Atria Kennebunk are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Alfred, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near North Alfred, Maine. See the full list.
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