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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Harmon Beach, ME

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 41 independent living facilities in Harmon Beach, 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 Deering Center, Back Cove and West End.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Falmouth and Scarborough.

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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: 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.
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Harmon Beach, ME

The average cost of senior living in Harmon Beach is $5,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hallowell, ME with an average of $4,832 per month.

Independent living costs in Harmon Beach, ME, vs. nearby cities

Harmon Beach, ME
$5,939/mo
$6,083/mo
$6,103/mo

Independent living costs in Harmon Beach, ME, vs. state and national averages

Harmon Beach, ME
$5,939/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Harmon Beach, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,703/mo
Independent Living
$5,939/mo

Independent living costs in Harmon Beach, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,426/mo
Studio
$6,798/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,403/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,591/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Harmon Beach 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: Harmon Beach, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarmon Beach, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,939/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,703/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,703/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Harmon Beach, ME:$5,939/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Harmon Beach, ME:$6,703/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Harmon Beach, ME:$6,703/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Harmon Beach, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Harmon Beach and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Harmon Beach, MEME stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Harmon Beach, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Harmon Beach have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Harmon Beach, ME$3,731/mo$3,463/mo+7.7%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Harmon Beach, ME
2024 average cost:$3,731/mo
2023 average cost:$3,463/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Harmon Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Harmon Beach

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 Landing At Cape Elizabeth

5.0
I couldn’t be happier with this facility. There’s a lot of individual interaction and one on one care with my Mom and they do a really good job of keeping me updated if there are any problems. The food is great and it’s very nutritious. They have a menu of 6 or 7 things on it for every meal so ...
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Harmon Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harmon Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harmon Beach, 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 Harmon Beach 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 Harmon Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harmon Beach, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Harmon Beach 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 Harmon Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harmon Beach, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harmon Beach 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 Harmon Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harmon Beach, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.5%
47%
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