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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alfred, ME

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Alfred, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $6,109

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Photo of Atria Kennebunk
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77 Floor plans available
9.6
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59 reviews
9.6
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59 reviews
5 star
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We visited many care facilities in two states. After lots of tears viewing some options and horror at seeing some employees at others, we decided on Atria in Kennebunk for our parents. We made the right...
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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55 Floor plans available
9.5
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49 reviews
9.5
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The staff is great and he is getting very good care. He doesn't leave his room but that's his choice. He's very negative about the food but everything I've had, has been very good. I think his taste buds...
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....
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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: 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.
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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
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.
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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...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Alfred, ME

The average cost of senior living in Alfred is $6,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Lebanon, ME with an average of $5,172 per month.

Independent living costs in Alfred, ME, vs. nearby cities

Alfred, ME
$6,109/mo
$6,180/mo
$6,005/mo

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

Alfred, ME
$6,109/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Alfred, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,661/mo
Independent Living
$6,109/mo

Independent living costs in Alfred, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$7,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,385/mo

Senior living costs in Alfred 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: Alfred, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlfred, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$6,109/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,466/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,661/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alfred, ME:$6,109/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Alfred, ME:$6,466/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Alfred, ME:$6,661/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Alfred, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alfred 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
Alfred, ME$3,500/mo$5,446/mo-35.7%
Maine$3,253/mo$3,505/mo-7.2%
National$2,799/mo$2,796/mo+0.1%
Alfred, ME
2024 average cost:$3,500/mo
2023 average cost:$5,446/mo
Percent change:-35.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,253/mo
2023 average cost:$3,505/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,799/mo
2023 average cost:$2,796/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Alfred

Recent reviews for independent living in Alfred

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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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.

Alfred independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alfred independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alfred, 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 Alfred 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 Alfred partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alfred, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alfred 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 Alfred communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alfred, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alfred 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 Alfred offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alfred, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Kennebunk, Sunrise of Huntington Common and Mountain View Residential Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alfred, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Alfred, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Alfred, Maine is Carriage Hill Assisted Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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