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The cost of independent living in North Deering is about $6,339 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options. Read 339 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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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.
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...
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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: 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: 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: 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.
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...
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
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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
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 North Deering, ME

The average cost of senior living in North Deering is $6,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hallowell, ME with an average of $5,047 per month.

Independent living costs in North Deering, ME, vs. nearby cities

North Deering, ME
$6,339/mo
$6,370/mo
$6,388/mo

Independent living costs in North Deering, ME, vs. state and national averages

North Deering, ME
$6,339/mo
$5,724/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in North Deering, ME, vs. other senior living options

$7,099/mo
Independent Living
$6,339/mo

Independent living costs in North Deering, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$9,393/mo
Studio
$7,249/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,082/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,805/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in North Deering vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: North Deering, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Deering, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$6,339/mo$5,724/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,061/mo$6,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,099/mo$6,758/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
North Deering, ME:$6,339/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
North Deering, ME:$7,061/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
North Deering, ME:$7,099/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in North Deering, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Deering and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in North Deering, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Deering have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Deering, ME$3,731/mo$3,463/mo+7.7%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
North Deering, ME
2024 average cost:$3,731/mo
2023 average cost:$3,463/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in North Deering

Recent reviews for independent living in North Deering

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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The Enclave of Scarborough

4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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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.

North Deering independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Deering independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Deering, 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 Deering 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 Deering partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Deering, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Deering 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 Deering communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Deering, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Deering 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 Deering offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Deering, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Holiday Woods at Canco and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Deering, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near North Deering, Maine. See the full list.
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