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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Lebanon, ME

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The cost of independent living in South Lebanon is about $5,853 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 187 options. Read 2113 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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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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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...
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: 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.
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.
Back BayBack Bay is an independent living community in Wolfeboro in Carroll County, New Hampshire. At Back Bay, you have the opportunity to live in a peaceful country setting with other like-minded individuals. Have a home that is convenient for you and your visiting family and guests while...
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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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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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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: 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: 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.
Eventide Home, a non-profit nursing and assisted living facility, located in Exeter, New Hampshire, and has been providing health care services to women over the age of 65 since 1952.Our nursing home provides housing and health care services to 19 women, 15 of whom have private rooms. 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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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.
RiverWoods is a nationally-accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Exeter, NH. RiverWoods offers Independent Living as well as direct admission to Assisted Living Care and all of the benefits that come with choosing the Seacoast’s premier CCRC/life care community. Located on 200...
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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.
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: 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.
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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, 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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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: 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: 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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in South Lebanon, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Lebanon is $5,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Lebanon, ME with an average of $5,636 per month.

Independent living costs in South Lebanon, ME, vs. nearby cities

South Lebanon, ME
$5,853/mo
$6,372/mo
$6,532/mo

Independent living costs in South Lebanon, ME, vs. state and national averages

South Lebanon, ME
$5,853/mo
$5,734/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in South Lebanon, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,880/mo
Independent Living
$5,853/mo

Independent living costs in South Lebanon, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,132/mo
Studio
$7,055/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,589/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,738/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Senior living costs in South Lebanon 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: South Lebanon, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Lebanon, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,853/mo$5,734/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$6,797/mo$6,746/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,880/mo$6,760/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
South Lebanon, ME:$5,853/mo
Maine:$5,734/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
South Lebanon, ME:$6,797/mo
Maine:$6,746/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
South Lebanon, ME:$6,880/mo
Maine:$6,760/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in South Lebanon, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Lebanon 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 median 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
South Lebanon, ME$3,569/mo$3,479/mo+2.6%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Lebanon, ME
2024 average cost:$3,569/mo
2023 average cost:$3,479/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Lebanon

Recent reviews for independent living in South Lebanon

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH

5.0
Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendliness and kindness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Holiday Birch Heights, the residents praise the staff for their attentiveness and approachability. At Pleasant View Retirement, the staff's helpfulness and responsiveness to residents ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at different communities. For example, at Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, staff organize events like happy hours, card games, and board games. At Meetinghouse at Riverfront, residents enjoy local trips, dance parties, a ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces at communities. For instance, at Holiday Birch Heights, residents appreciate the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room. At Briston Manor West, the grounds are beautifully landscaped and well-kept.
Independent living with flexibility. Some communities cater to the needs of independent living residents, offering independence with the option for additional support when needed. At Briston Manor West, there is no meal plan, but residents can still enjoy a range of activities and sign up for services as desired.
Communication and transparency with families. Families value clear and open communication from community staff. For instance, at Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, the community manager and assistant manager regularly engage with families, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in their loved one's care. At Holiday Birch Heig ...
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Flexible dining options. Different communities offer various dining arrangements to cater to residents' preferences. For example, at Holiday Birch Heights, residents can choose to eat in the dining hall or have meals delivered to their apartments. At Briston Manor West, there is no meal plan, giving residents the fr ...
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South Lebanon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lebanon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lebanon, 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 South Lebanon 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 South Lebanon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Lebanon, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lebanon 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 South Lebanon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lebanon, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lebanon 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 South Lebanon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Lebanon, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
33.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Assisted Living Center of Salisbury and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Lebanon, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 187 independent living facilities near South Lebanon, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Lebanon, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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