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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.
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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, 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.
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
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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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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, 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.
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 place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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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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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.
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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.
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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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.
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: 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.
Camden Hills Villas Camden Hills Villas are located in Camden, ME. This independent living community provides its residents with a beautiful place to call home. Camden is a part of Knox County, and it offers much to enjoy outdoors. Those who visit this area or who choose to call it home will...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Kenduskeag, ME

The average cost of senior living in Kenduskeag is $4,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,613 per month.

Independent living costs in Kenduskeag, ME, vs. nearby cities

Kenduskeag, ME
$4,038/mo
$4,097/mo
$4,097/mo

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

Kenduskeag, ME
$4,038/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Kenduskeag, ME, vs. other senior living options

$5,815/mo
Independent Living
$4,038/mo

Independent living costs in Kenduskeag, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,675/mo
Studio
$5,195/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,718/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,233/mo

Senior living costs in Kenduskeag 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: Kenduskeag, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKenduskeag, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$4,038/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,815/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,815/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kenduskeag, ME:$4,038/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Kenduskeag, ME:$5,815/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kenduskeag, ME:$5,815/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Kenduskeag, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kenduskeag 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Kenduskeag, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kenduskeag 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kenduskeag, ME$3,060/mo$3,038/mo+0.7%
Maine$3,597/mo$3,461/mo+3.9%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Kenduskeag, ME
2024 average cost:$3,060/mo
2023 average cost:$3,038/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,597/mo
2023 average cost:$3,461/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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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 Kenduskeag

Recent reviews for independent living in Kenduskeag

Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home in Brewer, ME

5.0
So far in the time that I have been here, I tink it is a great place. I am pleased with everything and I feel very comfortable here, I have no complaints.

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

4.0
Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a manual to navigate this bug change in both our lives would have great. Yes, we would ...
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Solstice Senior Living at Bangor

5.0
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 place is very clean.

Kenduskeag independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kenduskeag independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kenduskeag, 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 Kenduskeag 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 Kenduskeag partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kenduskeag, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kenduskeag 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 Kenduskeag communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kenduskeag, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kenduskeag 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 Kenduskeag offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kenduskeag, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
14.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
47%
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Solstice Senior Living at Bangor and Goudreau’s Retirement Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kenduskeag, Maine. See full list of communities.
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