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The cost of independent living in Rankins Mill is about $5,739 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 101 options. Read 766 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
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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.
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: 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, 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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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...
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.
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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, 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.
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.
Notre dame apartments are a senior housing community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Berlin, Coos County, NH. The ambient surroundings of our community, overlooking a breath taking landscape is set to give our residents, a beautiful place to call home. We take pride in offering excellent...
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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
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.
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...
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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
Cost of independent living in Rankins Mill, ME
The average cost of senior living in Rankins Mill is $5,739 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Hiram, ME with an average of $4,944 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rankins Mill, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Rankins Mill
Recent reviews for independent living in Rankins Mill
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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Golden View Health Care Assisted Living in Meredith, NH
4.1
Very happy with the care and concern that my Mom is receiving at Golden View! It is very expensive - I feel it could be less expensive - but I’ve found that all these facilities are about the same cost! My biggest issue is that the food is sub-par!!!! They should have better food with a better ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Sable Lodge Retirement Community, Holiday Maple Suites, and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living. Residents and their families appreciate the personalized approach and the overall war ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Communities like Holiday Maple Suites, Holiday Woods at Canco, and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. From musical performances and plays to horticultural therapy and games, these activities help keep seniors engaged ...
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Modern and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for Holiday Woods at Canco, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and The Grande at South Portland often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with mention of recent renovations and modern amenities creating comfortable living environments for seniors.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Many residents and their families praise the quality of the food offered at communities like Holiday Maple Suites, Holiday Woods at Canco, and Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, with chefs accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences to ensure satisfying dining experiences.
Open and transparent communication. Communication between families and staff is a priority at communities such as The Highlands, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, and The Grande at South Portland. Regular updates and a welcoming attitude towards family involvement create a sense of trust and reassurance for seniors ...
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Supportive and accommodating care. Reviews for Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, The Grande at South Portland, and Holiday Maple Suites mention the ability of communities to accommodate individual care needs, ensuring a comfortable and safe living experience for seniors, especially those with special requirements.
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Rankins Mill independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rankins Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rankins 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 Rankins 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 Rankins Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rankins Mill, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rankins 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 Rankins Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
43%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rankins 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 Rankins Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
27.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living and Schooner Estates Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rankins Mill, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 101 independent living facilities near Rankins Mill, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rankins Mill, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Atria Kennebunk. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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