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The cost of independent living in North Windham is about $6,276 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 33 options. Read 253 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 Portland, Falmouth and Brunswick.

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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.
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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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in North Windham, ME

The average cost of senior living in North Windham is $6,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,507 per month.

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

North Windham, ME
$6,276/mo
$6,388/mo
$6,370/mo

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

North Windham, ME
$6,276/mo
$5,724/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$7,098/mo
Independent Living
$6,276/mo

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

Semi-Private
$9,393/mo
Studio
$6,971/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,947/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,805/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in North Windham 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 Windham, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Windham, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$6,276/mo$5,724/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,057/mo$6,744/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,098/mo$6,758/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
North Windham, ME:$6,276/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
North Windham, ME:$7,057/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
North Windham, ME:$7,098/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in North Windham, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Windham 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.

North Windham, MEME stateNational

Independent living cost trends in North Windham, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Windham 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 Windham, 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 Windham, 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

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What families are saying about independent living in North Windham

Recent reviews for independent living in North Windham

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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The Highlands in Topsham, ME

4.0
The Highlands is not a brand new facility, they could use some updated in a few spots which they are working on. Currently they have started updating the fitness area and pool area. The facilities are very nice and as to be expected. It seems like they are doing everything and have the tools to ...
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North Windham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Windham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Windham, 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 Windham 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 Windham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Windham, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Windham 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 Windham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Windham, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Windham 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 Windham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Windham, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
46.4%
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