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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, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Gilead, ME

The average cost of senior living in Gilead is $4,517 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Bethel, ME with an average of $4,448 per month.

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

Gilead, ME
$4,517/mo
$6,684/mo
$5,601/mo

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

Gilead, ME
$4,517/mo
$5,562/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$5,417/mo
Independent Living
$4,517/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,521/mo
Studio
$5,965/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,316/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,850/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Gilead

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilead

Casco Inn Residential Care

4.3
The physical plant is inviting. No two rooms are alike and they are well kept and up to date. All of the workers (aides, nurses and other staff) are very professional and seem to care deeply for the residents. They are ready to handle any situation as it arises. The whole place is "home-y", ...
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Riverglen House in Littleton, NH

5.0
So very fortunate to have gotten a spot for my dad here. The staff is caring and professional, the community is warm and friendly, and they work hard to give a level of care combined with independence that can’t be matched.

Summit by Morrison in Whitefield, NH

4.9
Our overall experience has been great. No question that we made the right choice for us. The cleanliness, friendliness, quality of care and staff have been great. The food is a 5 plus. Dining is restaurant style: you order from a menu and the food that you select is prepared for you. No ...
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Gilead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilead, 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 Gilead 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 Gilead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilead, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
33.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilead 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 Gilead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilead, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilead 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 Gilead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilead, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.3%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
47%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Schooner Estates Senior Living, Country Village Assisted Living and Riverglen House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilead, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 39 independent living facilities near Gilead, Maine. See the full list.

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