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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Madison, ME

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Photo of The Inn at City Hall
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, 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: 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 Capitol City Manor
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: 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 Hillside Terrace of Hallowell
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 Cotton Mill Apartments
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 Halcyon
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 Dean Park Apartments
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 Washington Manor, JSLS
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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Photo of Crestwood Place
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 Avalon Village
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 Fairmount Boarding House
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 Park East Apartments and Villa
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 Bradford Commons
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of Bangor House
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.
Photo of Freese's Assisted Living Program
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.
Photo of Freese's Building Apartments
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.
Photo of Penobscot Shores Retirement
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 Bayview Manor
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.
Photo of Sirjas
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.
Photo of Meadows
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 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

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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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

4.5
This review is for memory care: Staff is very committed to excellent care, and always available for consultation. After hours phone coverage is very sporadic and needs improvement. Memory Care unit should have its own phone number or extension.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Solstice Senior Living at Bangor and Goudreau’s Retirement Home 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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