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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Plummer Mill, ME

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The cost of independent living in Plummer Mill is about $6,108 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 36 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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I really like the other owners and the diversity of interests. There are many activities, the food is good, and our house is lovely. We had a few communication issues at the beginning, but we did move in...
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.
The Highlands is located in the historic district of Topsham, next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, and 25 miles from Portland, Maine's largest city. The Highlands offers a continuum of care in magnificent natural setting, covering 75 acres complete with meandering walking trails....
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We liked that she could have her own room even though she shares an area outside of her room with one other person. Staff have not been extremely accountable. They have had a lot of turn over. Once my mom...
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
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.
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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, 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.
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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.
Elm Street Assisted Living is a private facility for women only in Topsham, Maine, next to Brunswick and about 25 miles from Portland. We are very small - 6 private rooms - and give completely personal care. Our home-cooked meals, our activities, the library books we bring home are all geared to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Freeport Place offers personalized assisted living services to 30 residents in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport, right next to the Freeport Country Club Golf Course. Located close to Ll.Bean and downtown Freeport, just minutes...
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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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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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.

Cost of independent living in Plummer Mill, ME

The average cost of senior living in Plummer Mill is $6,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,482 per month.

Independent living costs in Plummer Mill, ME, vs. nearby cities

Plummer Mill, ME
$6,108/mo
$5,889/mo
$6,887/mo

Independent living costs in Plummer Mill, ME, vs. state and national averages

Plummer Mill, ME
$6,108/mo
$5,915/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Plummer Mill, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,562/mo
Independent Living
$6,108/mo

Independent living costs in Plummer Mill, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,820/mo
Studio
$4,579/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,263/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,143/mo

Senior living costs in Plummer Mill vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column destination: Plummer Mill, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlummer Mill, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$6,108/mo$5,915/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$6,537/mo$6,816/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,562/mo$6,832/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Plummer Mill, ME:$6,108/mo
Maine:$5,915/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Plummer Mill, ME:$6,537/mo
Maine:$6,816/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Plummer Mill, ME:$6,562/mo
Maine:$6,832/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Plummer Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Plummer Mill

Casco Inn Residential Care

4.3
The physical plant is inviting. No two rooms are alike and they are well kept and up to date. All of the workers (aides, nurses and other staff) are very professional and seem to care deeply for the residents. They are ready to handle any situation as it arises. The whole place is "home-y", ...
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75 State Street in Portland, ME

5.0
We haven't been able to go into the facility since COVID, but when we did get to go inside it was very clean, the community has just been renovated. The staff is excellent. They occasionally go to the grocery store, they go see movies, they have birthday parties. She even goes to the hair ...
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Sunnybrook in Brunswick, ME

4.7
Sunnybrook Village is very homey. The staff is really good at handling a difficult transition. They promote a welcoming group among the residents. They really helped mom integrate. The only thing that would help make everything a five is to have a better range of activities. I would like to see ...
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Plummer Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plummer Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plummer Mill, 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 Plummer Mill 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 Plummer Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plummer Mill, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Plummer Mill 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 Plummer Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plummer Mill, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plummer Mill 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 Plummer Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plummer Mill, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
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The Highlands, Clover Health Care and The Lamp Memory Care Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Plummer Mill, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Plummer Mill, Maine. See the full list.
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