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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pownal Center, ME

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The cost of independent living in Pownal Center is about $6,001 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 134 options. Read 516 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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Photo of Seaside Nursing & Retirement
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: 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.
Photo of Deering Pavilion
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 Larrabee Village
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 Portland Center For Assisted
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 Congress Square Plaza
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: 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: 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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Photo of Hillhouse Assisted Living
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Friendly, caring staff. Well run. Compassionate. Considerate. Spiritual depth needed (Services, hymn singing, Bible reading and preaching.)
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.
Hillhouse Assisted Living provides a calm, relaxing, country-like setting thanks to its nestled location within Bath, ME. The property is surrounded by surrounding greenery and majestic trees. Pathways encourage walking and daily breaths of fresh air. Residents often enjoy the scenic location...
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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 Casco Inn Residential Care
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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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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.
Photo of Dikes Landing Apartments
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, 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.
Gorham House is a warm, welcoming place where residents can relax and enjoy our convenient amenities. Below are some of our highlighted amenities:Beauty shopOutdoor walkwaysRecreation roomSpacious common areas
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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.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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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
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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 Village At Oak Hill
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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Pownal Center, ME

The average cost of senior living in Pownal Center is $6,001 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,446 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pownal Center, ME vs. nearby cities

Pownal Center, ME
$6,001/mo
$6,695/mo
$5,723/mo

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

Pownal Center, ME
$6,001/mo
$5,630/mo
U.S. national average
$4,148/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pownal Center vs. other types of senior living

$6,730/mo
Independent Living
$6,001/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Pownal Center, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,917/mo
Studio
$7,152/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,304/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Pownal Center over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Pownal Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Pownal Center

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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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living in Portland, ME

5.0
I would definitely recommend this facility! The staff are so kind and engaging! Housekeeping and maintenance keep right on top of things! Housekeeping provides sheets and towels and they are changed each week. My father required some assistance with showering, laundry and medication and they ...
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Pownal Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pownal Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pownal Center, 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 Pownal Center 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 Pownal Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pownal Center, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Pownal Center 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 Pownal Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pownal Center, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pownal Center 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 Pownal Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pownal Center, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
17%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.9%
45.7%
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There are 134 independent living facilities near Pownal Center, Maine. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Pownal Center, Maine is Atria Kennebunk. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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