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The cost of independent living in North Searsport is about $4,656 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 91 options. Read 163 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: 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: 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, 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.
The place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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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: 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.
Camden Hills Villas Camden Hills Villas are located in Camden, ME. This independent living community provides its residents with a beautiful place to call home. Camden is a part of Knox County, and it offers much to enjoy outdoors. Those who visit this area or who choose to call it home will...
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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: 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
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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.
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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.
Photo of Meadowview
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: 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: 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: 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: 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, 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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
Photo of Sunset Home of Waterville
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.

Cost of independent living in North Searsport, ME

The average cost of senior living in North Searsport is $4,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,390 per month.

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

North Searsport, ME
$4,656/mo
$4,808/mo
$4,598/mo

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

North Searsport, ME
$4,656/mo
$5,734/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$6,570/mo
Independent Living
$4,656/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,025/mo
Studio
$5,081/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,599/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,346/mo

Senior living costs in North Searsport 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 Searsport, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Searsport, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$4,656/mo$5,734/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$6,570/mo$6,744/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$6,570/mo$6,758/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
North Searsport, ME:$4,656/mo
Maine:$5,734/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
North Searsport, ME:$6,570/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
North Searsport, ME:$6,570/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in North Searsport, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Searsport 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 Searsport, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Searsport 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Searsport, ME$3,060/mo$3,038/mo+0.7%
Maine$3,597/mo$3,461/mo+3.9%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
North Searsport, ME
2024 average cost:$3,060/mo
2023 average cost:$3,038/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,597/mo
2023 average cost:$3,461/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in North Searsport

Recent reviews for independent living in North Searsport

Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home in Brewer, ME

5.0
So far in the time that I have been here, I tink it is a great place. I am pleased with everything and I feel very comfortable here, I have no complaints.

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

4.0
Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a manual to navigate this bug change in both our lives would have great. Yes, we would ...
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Solstice at Bangor

5.0
I am very happy with solstice. We like the fact that even though it is not assisted care, they come into clean once a week and they change the bedding once a week. Also, the fact that they cook meals. The place is very clean.

North Searsport independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Searsport independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Searsport, 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 Searsport 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 Searsport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Searsport, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Searsport 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 Searsport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Searsport, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Searsport 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 Searsport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Searsport, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
12%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
12%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
5.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.7%
46.4%
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