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Photo of Schooner Estates Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
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The overall experience is excellent considering the grief and situation of my brother. I'm not there but I get reports that it's very clean and when he urinated in his chair they asked my permission to throw...
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.
At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...
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It seems like it is a busy place with lots of people coming and going...the director was very helpful and made the process easy.
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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Photo of Park View 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.
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: 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.
Photo of The Chapman 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.
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.
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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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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Photo of Rustfield Village Eldrly Apts
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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Cost of independent living in Mechanic Falls, ME

The average cost of senior living in Mechanic Falls is $6,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,613 per month.

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

Mechanic Falls, ME
$6,339/mo
$6,684/mo
$5,601/mo

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

Mechanic Falls, ME
$6,339/mo
$5,565/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$6,444/mo
Independent Living
$6,339/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,300/mo
Studio
$6,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,225/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mechanic Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Mechanic Falls

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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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME

5.0
The overall experience is excellent considering the grief and situation of my brother. I'm not there but I get reports that it's very clean and when he urinated in his chair they asked my permission to throw it away. The staff is great. [name removed] reports and discusses, [name removed] the ...
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Bay Square at Yarmouth

5.0
I would recommend you check into the community. I felt supported and that my loved ones would be safe here. Some of the activities are bingo, puzzles, movies, documentaries, and more for the residents to choose from.

Mechanic Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mechanic Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mechanic Falls, 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 Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mechanic Falls, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mechanic Falls, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mechanic Falls, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Schooner Estates Senior Living, Country Village Assisted Living and Clover Health Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mechanic Falls, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Mechanic Falls, Maine. See the full list.

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