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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Porterfield, ME

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The cost of independent living in Porterfield is about $5,819 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 119 options. Read 834 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 write this to those of you who, like me, feel guilty and scared at not being able to care for your loved one who is suffering from ever-developing memory loss any longer. You want him/her to be honored...
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.
Meredith Bay Colony Club overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire provides the perfect retirement and assisted living location. We are the region's newest not-for-profit retirement community having opened our state-of-the-art facility in 2009. We very quickly achieved 'Full'...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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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.
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...
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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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: 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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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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I have been an independent resident at Taylor Community for two years. In that time my experience has been one of gratitude for the many activities available from educational trips and lectures to seeing...
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.
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Porterfield, ME

The average cost of senior living in Porterfield is $5,819 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Hiram, ME with an average of $4,944 per month.

Independent living costs in Porterfield, ME, vs. nearby cities

Porterfield, ME
$5,826/mo
$6,384/mo
$6,532/mo

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

Porterfield, ME
$5,826/mo
$5,734/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Porterfield, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,694/mo
Independent Living
$5,826/mo

Independent living costs in Porterfield, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,689/mo
Studio
$7,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,810/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,630/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Senior living costs in Porterfield 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: Porterfield, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typePorterfield, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,826/mo$5,734/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$6,567/mo$6,746/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,694/mo$6,760/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Porterfield, ME:$5,826/mo
Maine:$5,734/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Porterfield, ME:$6,567/mo
Maine:$6,746/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Porterfield, ME:$6,694/mo
Maine:$6,760/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Porterfield, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Porterfield 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
Porterfield, ME$3,795/mo$3,545/mo+7.1%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Porterfield, ME
2024 average cost:$3,795/mo
2023 average cost:$3,545/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Porterfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Porterfield

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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Rosewood Manor in Rochester, NH

4.3
Rosewood is a very nice facility. The director is very helpful. Even during non business hours she is willing and able to help me with anything I ask. Very prompt in doing so as well. Gail is awesome!!!!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, the staff are described as 'hard working' and 'attentive to residents' needs'. At Holiday Woods at Canco, staff members are 'friendly and hel ...
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Varied activities to promote socialization. Reviews consistently mention the importance of activities in keeping residents engaged and active. At Holiday Maple Suites, residents enjoy 'games like bingo & puzzles', 'art projects', and 'entertainment gatherings'. At Summit by Morrison, the 'activities I rated at 4' include 'musical perf ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Numerous reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. For instance, at Montello Heights, the staff 'repair residents' walkers quickly' and the facility is 'impressive, almost on a daily basis'. At The Highlands, the Highlands are described as 'transparent and friendly' and t ...
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Individualized care and accommodations. Several residents express appreciation for the personalized attention they receive at their communities. At Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, staff members assisted the family in finding 'support services' for their loved one. At Summit by Morrison, the family was told 'Summit by Mo ...
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Nutritious and tasty meals. The quality of food is a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At The Grande at South Portland, the food is described as 'delicious' and 'to die for'. At Holiday Woods at Canco, while some residents are unsatisfied with the food, others find it 'good' or 'bett ...
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Effective and clear communication. Families appreciate clear communication with their loved ones and the community staff. At The Highlands, the staff are 'transparent and friendly' and keep families informed. At Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, staff members 'go above and beyond' to ensure residents are happy and as ...
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Porterfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porterfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porterfield, 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 Porterfield 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 Porterfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porterfield, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Porterfield 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 Porterfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porterfield, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porterfield 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 Porterfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porterfield, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
21.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.6%
46.4%
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