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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cushing Briggs, ME

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zipAveragecost: $5,954

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Photo of Bay Square at Yarmouth
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33 Floor plans available
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34 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
18%
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I would give them a 4. The staff is very caring, the facility is clean - like many places they were struggling with enough staff. Overall this is a place I would recommend.
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.
Like a grand seaside inn, Bay Square at Yarmouth extends a warm and majestic invitation to all who come its way. Inside, the atmosphere is filled with joy of family, fond memories and proud traditions. Welcome to Senior living 'the way it was meant to be!' Splendidly located just beyond the...
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4 star
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I would tell others that it is a small community. The owners are very involved in running the community and caring for the residents. The staff are very good about getting the residents to appointments. ...
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.
Ledgeview Assisted Living — When living alone is no longer an option and a nursing home isn't the answer. Ledgeview Living — where winter brings the warmth of a crackling fire in our fireplaces and summer evening breezes bring the scent of pint trees and seasonal flowers. — Where residents can...
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Cushing Briggs, ME

The average cost of senior living in Cushing Briggs is $5,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,157 per month.

Independent living costs in Cushing Briggs, ME, vs. nearby cities

Cushing Briggs, ME
$5,954/mo
$6,103/mo
$6,432/mo

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

Cushing Briggs, ME
$5,954/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cushing Briggs, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,484/mo
Independent Living
$5,954/mo

Independent living costs in Cushing Briggs, ME, by floor plan type

Studio
$9,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,845/mo

Senior living costs in Cushing Briggs 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: Cushing Briggs, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCushing Briggs, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,954/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,468/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,484/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cushing Briggs, ME:$5,954/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cushing Briggs, ME:$6,468/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cushing Briggs, ME:$6,484/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cushing Briggs

Recent reviews for independent living in Cushing Briggs

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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The Highlands in Topsham, ME

4.0
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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Cushing Briggs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cushing Briggs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cushing Briggs, 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 Cushing Briggs 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 Cushing Briggs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cushing Briggs, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cushing Briggs 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 Cushing Briggs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cushing Briggs, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cushing Briggs 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 Cushing Briggs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cushing Briggs, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
47.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bay Square at Yarmouth, The Heron House and Island Commons are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cushing Briggs, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Cushing Briggs, Maine. See the full list.

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