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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bar Mills, ME

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 37 independent living facilities in Bar Mills, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Deering Center, West End and Back Cove.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Falmouth and Kennebunk.

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zipAveragecost: $6,080

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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.
Photo of Deering Pavilion
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: 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.
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Butler Building
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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Cost of independent living in Bar Mills, ME

The average cost of senior living in Bar Mills is $6,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bonny Eagle, ME with an average of $5,587 per month.

Independent living costs in Bar Mills, ME, vs. nearby cities

Bar Mills, ME
$6,080/mo
$6,180/mo
$6,005/mo

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

Bar Mills, ME
$6,080/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Bar Mills, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,744/mo
Independent Living
$6,080/mo

Independent living costs in Bar Mills, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,426/mo
Studio
$6,553/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,251/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,168/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Bar Mills 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: Bar Mills, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBar Mills, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$6,080/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,744/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,744/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bar Mills, ME:$6,080/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bar Mills, ME:$6,744/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bar Mills, ME:$6,744/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Bar Mills, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bar Mills 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
Bar Mills, ME$3,429/mo$3,387/mo+1.2%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Bar Mills, ME
2024 average cost:$3,429/mo
2023 average cost:$3,387/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Bar Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Bar Mills

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.

Bar Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bar Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bar Mills, 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 Bar Mills 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 Bar Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bar Mills, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bar Mills 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 Bar Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bar Mills, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bar Mills 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 Bar Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bar Mills, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
47%
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Sunrise of Huntington Common, Sable Lodge Retirement Community1 and Holiday Woods at Canco are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bar Mills, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Bar Mills, Maine. See the full list.
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