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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Richmond, ME

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The cost of independent living in Richmond is about $5,509 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 41 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 The Highlands
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My mom passed away at the end of June- I have only positive things to say about The Highlands and their staff. Overall the facilities were great and the staff were very caring to my mom and to my family 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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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.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
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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.
St. Mark's Home is an Independent living facility, located in central Augusta, ME, next to the historic Lithgow library. Residents have access to local transit, library, banks, shopping and restaurants.The residents live in a historic home with a central dining room and parlors. They receive 3...
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My brother and I toured 3 different facilities. We chose Sunnybrook because we got a great vibe and it was the only one that we could really see her being happy here. The size, the staff, the tour,...
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.
Sunnybrook, in Brunswick, ME is conveniently located just off Route 24 and proudly offers independent living and assisted living. This charming community boasts a home-like environment and beautifully appointed apartments, many with picturesque Moose Pond views. Sunnybrook is now proud to be...
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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.
Opening Spring 2025Welcome Home!Islebrook Village at Wiscasset will feature 105 spacious apartments, including studios, one bedroom, and two bedrooms. All apartments will be designed to meet the level of care residents need. Independent living residents may continue their active lifestyle, with...
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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.
Photo of Woodlands Senior Living Of Hallowell
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, 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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Richmond, ME

The average cost of senior living in Richmond is $5,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,669 per month.

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

Richmond, ME
$5,509/mo
$5,416/mo
$4,982/mo

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

Richmond, ME
$5,509/mo
$5,645/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$5,851/mo
Independent Living
$5,509/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,175/mo
Studio
$7,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,322/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,785/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Richmond over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Richmond

Recent reviews for independent living in Richmond

The Highlands in Topsham, ME

4.0
The Highlands is not a brand new facility, they could use some updated in a few spots which they are working on. Currently they have started updating the fitness area and pool area. The facilities are very nice and as to be expected. It seems like they are doing everything and have the tools to ...
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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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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME

4.1
I would recommend the facility to others. The staff has been super throughout the process. It is expensive. However, there are very few options in Maine, so you just have to go with what is available and works.

Richmond independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Richmond independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Richmond 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 Richmond communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Richmond, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Richmond 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 Richmond offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Richmond, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.7%
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Schooner Estates Senior Living, The Highlands and The Lincoln Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Richmond, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Richmond, Maine. See the full list.

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