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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shaw Mills, ME

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The cost of independent living in Shaw Mills is about $4,444 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 116 options.

Read 1067 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Falmouth and Scarborough.

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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.
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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: 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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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.
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...
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My parents lived here for quite a long time before advancing care needs necessitated a move, and throughout their stay I thought Meetinghouse did an excellent job. It was a very friendly place, and the...
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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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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
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.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...
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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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Two of our loved ones started their journey at other places for different reasons, but thankfully we were able to move them both to memory care at Wentworth Senior Living. The care at WSL is superior to all...
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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Harmony Homes is just that harmonious. They have a quaint staff and make the living space very beautiful and peaceful looking.
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.
Harmony Homes is an assisted living community in Durham, NH. Set in the heart of New Hampshire, and is located on a sprawling property, complete with walking paths. Watching the beauty of the seasons changing in New Hampshire is reason enough to make Harmony Homes your home. Because Harmony Homes...
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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
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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.
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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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'...

Cost of independent living in Shaw Mills, ME

The average cost of senior living in Shaw Mills is $4,444 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $3,266 per month.

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

Shaw Mills, ME
$4,444/mo
$4,089/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Shaw Mills, ME, vs. other senior living options

$9,896/mo
Independent Living
$4,444/mo

Independent living costs in Shaw Mills, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,752/mo
Studio
$3,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,464/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,827/mo

Senior living costs in Shaw Mills 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: Shaw Mills, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaw Mills, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$4,444/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,904/mo$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,896/mo$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shaw Mills, ME:$4,444/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shaw Mills, ME:$7,904/mo
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shaw Mills, ME:$9,896/mo
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Shaw Mills, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shaw Mills 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 average 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
Shaw Mills, ME$3,734/mo$3,586/mo+4.1%
Maine$3,577/mo$3,528/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Shaw Mills, ME
2024 average cost:$3,734/mo
2023 average cost:$3,586/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,577/mo
2023 average cost:$3,528/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shaw Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Shaw Mills

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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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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Shaw Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaw Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaw Mills, 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 Shaw Mills 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 Shaw Mills 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
10.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Shaw Mills 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 Shaw Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaw Mills, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
19.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaw Mills 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 Shaw Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaw Mills, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Holiday Maple Suites and Holiday Woods at Canco are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shaw Mills, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 116 independent living facilities near Shaw Mills, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Shaw Mills, Maine is Carriage Hill Assisted Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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