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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ocean Park, ME

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Photo of Scarborough Terrace
1111 Photos available
9.2
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30 reviews
9.2
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30 reviews
5 star
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17%
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Any issues that I had were addressed immediately. The room was always clean and laundry done promptly. I found the evening meals bland, sometimes served late; leaving sandwiches dry and hot meals cold. I...
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.
Scarborough Terrace is a gracious, comfortable assisted living community where we provide a full complement of supportive services and amenities including 24/7 care tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. Residents enjoy a variety of social, cultural and educational activities....
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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52 reviews
8.5
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52 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
19%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
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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...
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.
Located just seven miles south of Portland, The Enclave of Scarborough is a vibrant senior living community where older adults can live more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff.Enclave of Scarborough is convenient to local beaches, nature preserves, shopping and...
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8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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5 star
36%
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41%
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5%
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9%
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The Harbor Chase of South Portland is very knowledgeable about residents with dementia and how to handle them. They walk you through the process and explain how it works. The housekeeping and laundry 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.
We are proud to introduce The Grande at South Portland, where you can experience the luxury Maine senior living you desire with the professional care you need.Bridge Senior Living has been proudly serving the residents of since 2019, and now, more Portland-area residents can experience our...
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1212 Floor plans available
8.0
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8.0
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8 reviews
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My parents moved in three months ago and are very happy with the staff, the food, the apartment, the activities and all the amenities. No complaints! They have used physical therapy on-site and love bingo,...
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.
Sable Lodge Senior Resort is a 55 and over all-inclusive rental community.There is no buy-in and we also have a 30 day money back guaranty during your first month.Your monthly rent includes the following services at no additional charge or gratuity.Live in Managers24/7 Dedicated ConciergesValet...
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My mother moved to the Landing (fka Village Crossing) 3+ years ago and had a very good experience despite all the challenges associated with Covid. The staff at the Landing were fantastic and always...
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.
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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
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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5 stars! The best place to visit a loved one, fun staff, beautiful setting, and the best breakfast I've ever had! [Removed] wouldn't leave this place, even if you offered for her to go back home.
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
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.
Photo of Presidential Apartments
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.
Photo of York Manor
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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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.
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
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
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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
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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 Ocean Park, ME

The average cost of senior living in Ocean Park is $6,169 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Porpoise, ME with an average of $5,546 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ocean Park, ME vs. nearby cities

Ocean Park, ME
$6,169/mo
$5,994/mo
$6,169/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ocean Park, ME vs. the state and national average

Ocean Park, ME
$6,169/mo
$5,525/mo
U.S. national average
$4,031/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ocean Park vs. other types of senior living

$6,975/mo
Independent Living
$6,169/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ocean Park, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,770/mo
Studio
$6,760/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,698/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,795/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ocean Park over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ocean Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Ocean Park

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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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living in Portland, ME

4.9
When it comes to the activities there could be more variety but I'm not really sure if there is the interest for more. My folks living there are loving it and that makes us very happy!! We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. The staff is ...
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Holiday Woods at Canco in Portland, ME

4.0
The residence is very nice. It was recently renovated and it is bright and modern. The dining room is lively and the residents seem enthusiastic about dining together as well as getting together for movies and chatting. There is a van that makes routine trips and can be scheduled to accommodate ...
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Ocean Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocean Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocean Park, 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 Ocean Park 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 Ocean Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ocean Park, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
7.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocean Park 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 Ocean Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocean Park, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocean Park 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 Ocean Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ocean Park, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
45.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Atria Kennebunk and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ocean Park, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Ocean Park, Maine. See the full list.

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