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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Sanford, ME
The cost of independent living in South Sanford is about $6,038 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 104 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 Portsmouth, Scarborough and York.
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Carriage Hill absolutely goes above and beyond with providing care and including family and friends. Every-time you step into the building you will find a friendly face awaiting to assist you. You can tell...
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.
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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58 reviews
The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
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.
Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
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The quality of care rating is more related to staffing and at times the "service of care" was slow. My loved one often complained about the food his statement would always be it didn't have any flavor....
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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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.
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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: 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, 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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Cost of independent living in South Sanford, ME
The average cost of senior living in South Sanford is $6,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Lebanon, ME with an average of $5,238 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Sanford, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Sanford, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Sanford, ME by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in South Sanford
Recent reviews for independent living in South Sanford
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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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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Sunrise of Huntington Common in Kennebunk, ME
3.9
Staff is friendly and courteous. Always quick to help with any concerns.
I would highly recommend Sunrise of Huntington Commons.
South Sanford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Sanford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Sanford, 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 Sanford 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 Sanford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Sanford, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Sanford 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 Sanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Sanford, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Sanford 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 Sanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Sanford, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Residence at Silver Square and Atria Kennebunk are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Sanford, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near South Sanford, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Sanford, 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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