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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Waterford, ME

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The cost of independent living in South Waterford is about $5,431 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 118 options. Read 454 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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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.
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: 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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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 sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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, 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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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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: 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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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: 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.
Notre dame apartments are a senior housing community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Berlin, Coos County, NH. The ambient surroundings of our community, overlooking a breath taking landscape is set to give our residents, a beautiful place to call home. We take pride in offering excellent...
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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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Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.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.
Freeport Place offers personalized assisted living services to 30 residents in a warm, home-like setting. It is located in a beautiful country setting on Old County Road in Freeport, right next to the Freeport Country Club Golf Course. Located close to Ll.Bean and downtown Freeport, just minutes...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in South Waterford, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Waterford is $5,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hallowell, ME with an average of $5,047 per month.

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

South Waterford, ME
$5,431/mo
$6,839/mo
$5,847/mo

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

South Waterford, ME
$5,431/mo
$5,724/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$6,394/mo
Independent Living
$5,431/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,698/mo
Studio
$7,270/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,885/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,553/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in South Waterford 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 Waterford, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Waterford, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,431/mo$5,724/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$6,744/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,394/mo$6,758/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
South Waterford, ME:$5,431/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
South Waterford, ME:$6,385/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
South Waterford, ME:$6,394/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in South Waterford, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Waterford 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 Waterford, ME$3,799/mo$3,531/mo+7.6%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Waterford, ME
2024 average cost:$3,799/mo
2023 average cost:$3,531/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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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 Waterford

Recent reviews for independent living in South Waterford

Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

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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

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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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The Highlands in Topsham, ME

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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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South Waterford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Waterford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Waterford, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in South Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Waterford, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Waterford, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sable Lodge Retirement Community, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living and Schooner Estates Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Waterford, Maine. See full list of communities.
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