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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Raymond, ME
The cost of independent living in Raymond is about $5,821 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 105 options. Read 527 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Brunswick and Scarborough.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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: 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.
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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.
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: 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, 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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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...
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.
Cost of independent living in Raymond, ME
The average cost of senior living in Raymond is $5,821 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,446 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Raymond, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Raymond
Recent reviews for independent living in Raymond
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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Raymond independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Raymond independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Raymond, 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 Raymond 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 Raymond partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Raymond, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Raymond 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 Raymond communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Raymond, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Raymond 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 Raymond offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Raymond, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.5%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.7%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Schooner Estates Senior Living and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Raymond, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Raymond, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Raymond, Maine is Atria Kennebunk. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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