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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Waterford, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the East Waterford area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in East Waterford. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 116 independent living facilities in East Waterford, 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 North Conway, Auburn and Bethel.
You may also consider nearby communities such as North Conway, Auburn and Bethel.
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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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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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My sister has had a great experience transitioning into Casco Inn Residential Care. She really enjoys the variety of healthy food options. My sister is really delighted with all of the activities that she is...
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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.
Casco Inn Residential Care is located in a beautiful area that is perfect for visiting and for choosing as home. Set in Casco, ME, this community offers its residents great views and the opportunity to enjoy life in a peaceful area. Those visiting the residents of Casco Inn Residential Care will...
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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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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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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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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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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: 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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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
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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.
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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.
Notre dame apartments are a senior housing community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Berlin, Coos County, NH. The ambient surroundings of our community, overlooking a breath taking landscape is set to give our residents, a beautiful place to call home. We take pride in offering excellent...
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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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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.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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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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
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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: 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
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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: 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 Waterford, ME
The average cost of senior living in East Waterford is $5,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,157 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in East Waterford
Recent reviews for independent living in East Waterford
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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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living in Portland, ME
5.0
I would definitely recommend this facility! The staff are so kind and engaging! Housekeeping and maintenance keep right on top of things! Housekeeping provides sheets and towels and they are changed each week. My father required some assistance with showering, laundry and medication and they ...
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East Waterford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Waterford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Waterford, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Waterford, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Waterford, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
16.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, The Highlands and Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Waterford, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 116 independent living facilities near East Waterford, Maine. See the full list.
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