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The cost of independent living in Swans Island is about $4,585 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 121 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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What we like the most about the community is the people. All parts of the staff were great. I honestly believe they care about the people and it's more than a job.
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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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Unfortunately my dad was not able to stay there. He had a sudden decline and it didn't meet the level of care he required. But the staff was very friendly and helpful. They were understanding about the...
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.
Discover the charms of the “Jewel of Maine” city at Solstice Senior Living at Bangor. Located near Husson University and Bangor Mall, Solstice at Bangor offers a bright and open senior living community full of adventure for all residents. Family members and caregivers find comfort in 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.
When it comes to beautiful scenic views not much can beat our seaport town of Belfast, ME. Our antique architecture and historic districts are popular with residents and tourists alike. Harbor Hill Center occupies seven acres of waterfront property in mid-coast Maine on Belfast Harbor. Our...
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My father passed away leaving my mother living alone. The upkeep of their home was too much and she was very lonely. A friend of mine told me about Country Villa - so I called and came in for a tour. The...
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.
The Country Villa - Supportive Senior LivingThe Country Villa is a Supportive Senior Living Community owned and operated by Volunteers of American Northern New England. Since 1896 Volunteers of America has helped seniors live in safety, comfort, and dignity. Our mission is to provide residents...
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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.
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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 place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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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: 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.
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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.
Camden Hills Villas Camden Hills Villas are located in Camden, ME. This independent living community provides its residents with a beautiful place to call home. Camden is a part of Knox County, and it offers much to enjoy outdoors. Those who visit this area or who choose to call it home will...
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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: 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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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.
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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
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.
Photo of Mill Stream Heights
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.

Cost of independent living in Swans Island, ME

The average cost of senior living in Swans Island is $4,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bangor, ME with an average of $4,240 per month.

Independent living costs in Swans Island, ME, vs. nearby cities

Swans Island, ME
$4,585/mo
$4,760/mo
$5,772/mo

Independent living costs in Swans Island, ME, vs. state and national averages

Swans Island, ME
$4,585/mo
$5,724/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Swans Island, ME, vs. other senior living options

$7,099/mo
Independent Living
$4,585/mo

Independent living costs in Swans Island, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,025/mo
Studio
$5,260/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,989/mo

Senior living costs in Swans Island 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: Swans Island, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwans Island, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$4,585/mo$5,724/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,099/mo$6,744/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,099/mo$6,758/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Swans Island, ME:$4,585/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Swans Island, ME:$7,099/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Swans Island, ME:$7,099/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Swans Island, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Swans Island 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.

Swans Island, MEME stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Swans Island, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swans Island 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
Swans Island, ME$3,101/mo$3,006/mo+3.1%
Maine$3,487/mo$3,455/mo+0.9%
National$3,166/mo$3,029/mo+4.5%
Swans Island, ME
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,487/mo
2023 average cost:$3,455/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Swans Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Swans Island

Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home in Brewer, ME

5.0
So far in the time that I have been here, I tink it is a great place. I am pleased with everything and I feel very comfortable here, I have no complaints.

Solstice at Bangor

5.0
I am very happy with solstice. We like the fact that even though it is not assisted care, they come into clean once a week and they change the bedding once a week. Also, the fact that they cook meals. The place is very clean.

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
I really liked the staff. My mom had a private room that was fairly large. She was able to have a recliner, twin bed, small bookcase, beside table, small dresser and a desk. The closet was small. She had to share the bathroom which she hated. She was only there a month before she passed so I ...
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Swans Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swans Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swans Island, 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 Swans Island 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 Swans Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swans Island, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
2.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
2.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Swans Island 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 Swans Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swans Island, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swans Island 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 Swans Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swans Island, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
2.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.4%
46.4%
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