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Photo of Winterberry Heights Senior Living
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We picked them because it was a beautiful physical plant, welcoming staff. It was an assisted living facility. They accepted my sister who had dementia. Would recommend. But not for someone with dementia. As...
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.
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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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.
St. Mark's Home is an Independent living facility, located in central Augusta, ME, next to the historic Lithgow library. Residents have access to local transit, library, banks, shopping and restaurants.The residents live in a historic home with a central dining room and parlors. They receive 3...
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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.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
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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...
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, 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: 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
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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
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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, 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.
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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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in East Madison, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Madison is $3,716 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,613 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Madison, ME vs. nearby cities

East Madison, ME
$3,716/mo
$4,157/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Madison, ME vs. the state and national average

East Madison, ME
$3,716/mo
$5,565/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Madison vs. other types of senior living

$5,213/mo
Independent Living
$3,716/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in East Madison, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$5,675/mo
Studio
$4,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,562/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,056/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Madison over time

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What families are saying about independent living in East Madison

Recent reviews for independent living in East Madison

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.

The Country Villa in Bangor, ME

5.0
My father moved into The Country Villa a couple of months ago and I was nervous to say the least. However, I am now so relieved and I can't say enough about the caring staff, great meals - and social activities that take place there. My father has adjusted well, made some new friends, and ...
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Solstice Senior Living at Bangor

4.6
The director is amazing and helps with anything needed and helps quickly resolve any issues that may arise. The marketing director is outgoing and friendly and will help with anything needed. The activities director goes above and beyond to come up with fun and unique activities and tries to ...
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East Madison independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Madison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Madison, 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 East Madison 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 East Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Madison, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Madison 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 East Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Madison, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Madison 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 East Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Madison, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
8.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
2.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
8.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
4.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
46.1%
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, 57 Winthrop Street and The Captain Lewis Residence are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Madison, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 64 independent living facilities near East Madison, Maine. See the full list.

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